QA Engineer 2

Dexcom, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Global growth opportunities

Career development programs

Job summary

Dexcom, Inc. in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Quality Engineer II to lead investigations, strengthen quality systems, and drive risk‑based decisions across manufacturing and design.

You will mentor engineers, apply FDA QSR and ISO 13485 guidelines, and partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure devices meet safety, reliability, and regulatory standards while delivering continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 2–5 years of related experience, or Master’s degree and 0–2 years of equivalent industry experience.
• Understanding FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and risk‑management requirements.
• Experience with statistical tools and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication in technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations into nonconformances and drive corrective actions.
• Develop and strengthen quality systems across product lifecycle.
• Influence design and process improvements to meet regulatory and performance requirements.
• Mentor engineers and promote risk‑based thinking across cross‑functional teams.
• Identify systemic issues and guide long‑term CAPA actions.

Skills

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Statistical tools

FDA QSR

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Master’s degree (advantage)

Job description

Meet the team:

Our Quality organization is the backbone of Dexcom—ensuring that every product released to patients meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. As a cross‑functional partner to Operations, R&D, Regulatory, and Manufacturing, the Quality team drives a culture of excellence by embedding robust processes, rigorous risk management, and continuous improvement into every stage of the product lifecycle. Their work safeguards patient outcomes, protects the integrity of the business, and reinforces trust with clinicians, regulators, and customers worldwide.

At the center of this mission, the Quality Engineer II plays a critical technical and leadership role. Operating as both a subject‑matter expert and strategic problem‑solver, the Quality Engineer leads complex investigations, develops and strengthens quality systems, influences product and process design, and drives data‑driven decision making across the organization. They mentor engineers, shape best practices, elevate risk‑based thinking, and ensure that manufacturing and design teams consistently deliver products that meet stringent regulatory and performance requirements. In essence, the Quality Engineer is a key architect of quality—bridging technical depth with cross‑functional leadership to ensure safe, effective, and compliant medical devices reach patients who depend on them.

Where you come in:

• You will implement and maintain quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
• You will ensure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards (i.e. GLP, GMP, ISO, Six Sigma).
• You will complete investigations into nonconformances
• You will assist in high‑visibility quality engineering projects with cross‑functional teams
• You will assist in identifying systemic issues and drive long‑term corrective and preventive actions

What makes you successful:

• You will need an understanding of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and risk‑management requirements.
• Your knowledge in statistical tools, root cause analysis, validation, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Your communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Your ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Your passion for developing others and lifting team performance through coaching and example.

What you’ll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in‑house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry‑leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

• 0-5%

Experience and Education Requirements:·

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 2–5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree and 0–2 years of equivalent industry experience.

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom’s AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

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Salary:

$71,600.00 - $119,300.00