Quality Assurance Engineer – Design Quality Focus

BrickRed Systems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BrickRed Systems LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer – Design Quality Focus. This role supports New Product Development and Sustaining Product Development in a highly regulated medical device environment.

The ideal candidate has a Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering background, 3+ years of engineering experience in design-focused settings, and hands-on expertise in design quality, risk management, ISO 13485, FDA, and CAPA. Onsite 1st shift, 6-month contract, $55/hr on W2.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3+ years engineering experience in regulated environments.
• Experience with ISO 13485, FDA and GMP preferred.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of DFMEA/UFMEA and CAPA processes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and manufacturing reviews throughout product development.
• Generate and review DFMEAs/UFMEAs and participate in risk analyses.
• Review and approve design and development documentation.
• Serve as Design Quality SME during ISO and FDA audits.
• Author and maintain quality system procedures and work instructions.
• Lead internal quality system audits.
• Support CAPA, nonconformance, and risk mitigation with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO, FDA, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Design Quality

Quality Assurance

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Writing

Audits

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks ePDM

Oracle R12

Agile PLM

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Quality Assurance Engineer – Design Quality Focus to support New Product Development and Sustaining Product Development initiatives within a highly regulated medical device environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, with hands‑on experience in Design Quality, Quality Assurance, Risk Management, ISO/FDA compliance, and regulated product development.

The Quality Assurance Engineer will serve as a key QA representative on product development initiatives and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with internal quality systems, government regulations, and applicable industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in design and manufacturing reviews throughout product development activities.
• Generate and review DFMEAs/UFMEAs and participate in risk analysis and risk management discussions.
• Review and approve design and development documentation.
• Serve as a Design Quality Subject Matter Expert during ISO and FDA audits.
• Author and maintain quality system procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Conduct internal audits of quality systems and other business functions.
• Evaluate nonconforming materials and support disposition decisions through cross‑functional engineering reviews.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external specifications, GMP, ISO, FDA, and applicable medical device regulations.
• Review trends associated with device failures, customer complaints, and nonconforming materials.
• Lead and own Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Participate in Health Hazard Evaluations and product safety assessments.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) and Sustaining Product Development initiatives.
• Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Support complex quality and engineering projects as assigned.
• Ensure quality processes and documentation meet applicable regulatory and company requirements.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering experience, including at least 1 year in a design‑focused environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional experience within a Medical Device, Aeronautics, Automotive, or other highly regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of Design Quality and Quality Assurance principles.
• Experience with ISO 13485 quality standards preferred.
• Strong knowledge of technical writing, quality documentation, procedures, and work instructions.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including:
• Metrology
• Precision machining
• Grinding
• Product cleaning
• Strong understanding of quality systems, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent productivity tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage complex quality activities in a regulated environment.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced knowledge of ISO 14971 and medical device risk management principles.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Experience with SolidWorks ePDM.
• Experience with Oracle R12.
• Experience with Agile PLM.
• CQE, Lean, or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience supporting FDA and ISO audits.
• Experience with CAPA, nonconformance, complaint trending, and risk analysis.
• Strong understanding of GMP and medical device quality systems.
• Experience working within New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering environments.

Core Technical Skills

Design Quality | Quality Assurance | Medical Devices | Biomedical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | ISO 13485 | ISO 14971 | FDA | GMP | Risk Management | DFMEA | UFMEA | CAPA | Internal Audits | Design Reviews | Manufacturing Reviews | Nonconformance | Health Hazard Evaluation | Technical Writing | Quality Systems | Regulatory Compliance | Metrology | Precision Machining | Grinding | Sterilization | SolidWorks | SolidWorks ePDM | Oracle R12 | Agile PLM | Lean | Six Sigma | Microsoft Office

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a Biomedical or Mechanical Engineer with 3+ years of professional experience, including experience in a design‑focused engineering environment and preferably within the medical device or another highly regulated industry.

The candidate should have strong hands‑on knowledge of Design Quality, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA requirements, risk management, DFMEA/UFMEA, CAPA, audits, nonconformance, and quality system documentation. Strong technical writing, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and cross‑functional collaboration skills are essential.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams while supporting New Product Development and Sustaining Product Development activities.

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Location: Austin, TX
• Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday–Friday
• Onsite Requirement: Minimum Tuesday–Thursday onsite
• Contract: 6 months with possible extension
• Rate: $55/hr on W2
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, or pull up to 25 lbs.

ABOUT BRICKRED SYSTEMS

BrickRed Systems is a global leader in next‑generation technology consulting and workforce solutions, specializing in delivering high‑quality talent across digital, engineering, marketing, analytics, finance, operations, and business transformation domains. With a strong emphasis on innovation, scalability, and client success, BrickRed Systems helps organizations solve complex business challenges by providing skilled professionals across strategy, technology, creative, and operational functions. BrickRed fosters a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and excellence, enabling professionals to contribute to high‑impact global initiatives while advancing their careers.