Quality Engineer

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Modular Medical is seeking a Quality Engineer to join the Quality team in San Diego, focused on ensuring compliance with FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and related standards.

The role emphasizes data analysis, trending, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve quality processes and deliverables across the organization.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering, data science, technical or scientific discipline.
• Experience in FDA-regulated environments (medical devices preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to communicate across levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop data analysis and trending processes for quality metrics.
• Drive regular review of quality metrics and CAPA coordination.
• Assist in organizing the management review process.
• Work with program teams to ensure timely quality deliverables.
• Drive quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Investigate nonconformances and complaints with proper documentation.
• Support internal & external audits and audit responses.
• Ensure adherence to FDA, ISO, IEC standards and company procedures.
• Maintain clear communication across all levels of the organization.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Quality systems

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

BS degree in engineering, data science, technical or scientific discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Quality Engineer will be a key member of Modular Medical’s Quality team, collaborating with other team members to ensure compliance with the Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, and any additional relevant regulations. The role is responsible for maintaining a strong collaborative partnership across various functions within the organization. The Quality Engineer will act as a Quality representative, enhancing awareness, visibility, and communication regarding all quality initiatives to support departmental, functional, and company-wide quality goals and priorities. Effective communication with all levels of the organization is essential.

Role andResponsibilities

• Develop data analysis and trending processes for quality metrics, including establishing alert and action limits
• Manages and drives regular review of quality metrics
• Assists in organizing and coordinating the management review process
• Works closely with program teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of Quality deliverables
• Drives quality, reliability, and compliance with standards and regulations
• Conducts nonconformance and complaint investigations, including proper documentation and timely completion
• Acts as the CAPA coordinator
• Responsible for ensuring proper processes and procedures are followed, driving improvements to maintain compliance and enhance efficiency.
• Support both internal & external audits, including front/back room support and audit responses.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Exercise good judgment in planning and organizing work; monitors performance and reports status.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, when necessary.

Qualifications and Education Requirements Required

• BS degree in engineering,data science,technical or scientific discipline; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum3-5 years' experience in the FDA regulated environment, preferably associated with medical devices.
• Work under minimal supervision. Relies on experience andgoodjudgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals.
• May periodically assist in orienting, training, and/or reviewing the work of peers.
• Experience with statistical analysis and trending of data
• Experience with quality systems and standards compliance
• Familiarity with FDA/ ISO and IEC standards and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written analytical/problem-solving, communication, negotiation, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Advanced personal computing skills, including report writing, and familiarity with common MS Office applications
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.