Quality Engineer II

BALT Group; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Balt USA is seeking a Quality Engineer II to support our quality system for neurovascular medical devices in California. You will coordinate NCMRs and CAPAs, assist audits, and manage document control and training compliance while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, 3+ years in medical devices, and experience with FDA/ISO quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science required.
• 3+ years as an engineer in a related field.
• Medical device or pharmaceutical experience.
• Data analysis skill set.
• ASQ certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Quality systems knowledge for medical device manufacturing.
• Plan and document product/process validations.
• Participate in audit activities.
• Initiate and verify CAPAs and NCMRs, audit findings and customer complaints.
• Assist with manufacturing transfer qualifications (materials/processes, IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ).
• Identify, evaluate and support software validation activities.
• Lead process-improvement meetings and problem solving.
• Develop and write standard work instructions for quality controls.
• Understand FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, EU medical device regulation and apply statistics to process analysis.

Skills

Quality Systems

Data Analysis

Statistics

Technical Writing

Cross-Functional

Process Validation

CAPA & NCMR

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Balt

Our purpose is to improve the lives of 150,000 patients in 2026.

Our story

Balt is a rapidly growing pioneer in an exceptional field. For 45 years, Balt has been leading the way - collaborating with physicians and institutions to develop elegant medical devices. Our products are being used by physicians across the world, and we have 13 offices in 11 countries – and counting.

We introduced one of the first neurovascular intervention devices in 1977 and now offer the world’s broadest portfolio of medical devices for stroke. As the premier global neurovascular platform always seeking to expand beyond boundaries, we are now bringing our innovation to the peripheral vascular space.

We are proud of our mission, our people, and the incredible work we accomplish together as we empower physicians to save lives.

Why Join Balt? Join a passionate team, dedicated to making a difference.

1. Working at Balt means giving meaning to your work! Pride is a strong part of our identity.

2. We are a close-knit team, with strong mission, vision and values that guide our day-to-day.

3. Recognition of work, respect, and our multicultural community are key aspects of the employee experience and contribute to our continued success.

4. No matter the country, we take care of you.

Would you like to be part of our story? Don’t hesitate, come and join us!

About this opportunity – Quality Engineer II

Description

The Quality System Quality Engineer II will be responsible for supporting Balt USA’s quality system including, but not limited to, coordination of NCMRs and CAPAs, supporting audit execution, and supporting document control and training compliance.
This Quality Engineer will be expected to work directly with different functions while receiving support and guidance from other engineering staff and the QS Supervisor to complete tasks.
This position will have the responsibility to support and continuously improve current QS processes through technical and process innovation for the manufacture of neurovascular medical devices.

Job Responsibilities
Knowledge of quality systems for medical device manufacturing and requirements for manufacturing, inspection and testing.
Plans, documents (protocol and reporting) product/process validations.
Participate in audit activities.
Initiate and/or verifies corrective and preventative actions resulting from NCMRs, CAPAs, audit findings and customer complaints.
May help with qualifications for manufacturing transfer activities, including new or changed materials and processes, equipment IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ.
Identify, evaluate, and supports software validation activities.
Lead meetings for process improvement and problem solving.
Communicate with process stakeholders to address quality concerns and resolves issues.
Maintain and develop processes and procedures by writing standard work instructions for quality system enhancements supporting production and quality controls.
Have a clear understanding of FDA’s QMSR, ISO 13485 requirements, EU medical device regulation, and a good understanding in the application of statistics to process analysis and improvement.

Qualification Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in an engineering or science discipline.
3+ years as an Engineer in a related field.
Medical device or pharmaceutical experience.
Data analysis skill set.
ASQ certification a plus.

Highly Desired Qualifications
Class II and III implantable medical device experience with focus on neurovascular devices.
Strong communication skills working with multiple departments.
A demonstrated ability to plan and run projects.

Skills
Keen attention to detail when reviewing documentation and processes.
Solid technical writing ability.
Be able to work independently and cross functionally as part of a team.
Comfortable communicating with a wide range of people from production, regulatory, management, suppliers, and other functions.
General understanding of risk management, including design, use, and process FMEAs as well as a basic understanding of severity, occurrence, and risk mitigation and their impact on product and process controls.
General understanding of process validation (OQ/PQ) and ability to develop test protocols/report to meet FDA and ISO requirements for class II and class III devices.
Understanding of CAPA process and root cause analysis tools and how to use them.
Ability to develop manufacturing documentation (e.g., manufacturing procedures, engineering drawings, BOM, work orders).
General familiarity with design control requirements and V&V testing for new product designs.
Effectiveness with lab equipment, assembly tools, and measurement devices.
Basic understanding of statistical analysis techniques for identifying process capability and equivalence testing.
Knowledge of computer applications (i.e.: Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, Visio, etc.) required.

Work Environment
Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
Extended computer usage.
Standard PPE gowning requirement for cleanroom activities is required.
Moderate lifting
Extended periods of walking or standing

More information please go to www.baltgroup.com

$90,000—$100,000 USD