Quality Engineer II

Manpower San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 61,992,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Quality Engineer II in San Diego, CA. This role involves validating analytical methods and providing quality leadership for new product development in the medical equipment sector. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering and 0-2 years of relevant experience. The position is temporary and offers a pay rate of $40.00/hr to $45.00/hr.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in diagnostic, medical device, biotech or pharmaceutical company.
• Experience with change control process and documentation requirements.
• Experience with analytical method validation and cleaning validation.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality leadership to new product development teams.
• Review and approve development studies and validation protocols.
• Perform risk assessment for Non-Conformance Events.

Skills

Proficient in validation methods and evaluation criteria

Experience with process validation

Experience with risk analysis and PFMEA

Working knowledge of CDRH, CBER regulations

Strong problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Electronic document management systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Quality Engineer II is responsible for validation of analytical methods, cleaning, production process, equipment qualification, facilities/utilities qualification, and raw materials qualification. Additionally, generates and maintains process FMEA for production processes, performs risk assessments for process related non‑conformances and planned deviations, provides support and content for regulatory submissions, writes master validation plans, protocols and reports, supports equipment and facilities change controls, and performs validation impact assessment for change orders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides Quality leadership to new product development teams in the areas of validation, design transfer, risk management and specification development.
• Author master validation plans and reports.
• Author and execute validation protocols and reports (Analytical Methods, Equipment, Facilities/Utilities, Raw Materials, Process, and Cleaning).
• Review the quality, validation impact, and completeness of document change order requests and change controls (Equipment or Facilities).
• Determine validation strategy based on acceptable risk‑based approach.
• Lead cross‑functional team to write PFMEAs under limited supervision.
• Perform process risk assessment for Non‑Conformance Events (NCEs) and planned deviations (PDV).
• Support cross‑functional teams during New Product Introduction (NPI) and Sustaining projects.
• Review regulatory submissions and/or notifications under limited supervision.
• Propose improvement projects with supporting data, flowcharts, etc.
• Assist in developing/updating departmental procedures and other controlled documents.
• Evaluate adequacy of specifications for new or modified process designs under limited supervision.
• Lead department and cross‑department projects under limited supervision. Determine QE deliverables and assist in generating project timelines.
• Assist QE management in Material Review Board (MRB) and Production Response Team (PRT) meetings.
• Participate in department process improvements goal(s).
• Assist in development, maintenance, and reporting of department metrics.
• Provides management with status updates on assigned responsibilities, goals and escalates issues in a timely fashion.
• The incumbent may be asked to perform other function‑related activities in addition to the below mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs.

Physical Demands

• Sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lifting/moving and carrying products weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration and/or moderate noise levels.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals or other materials.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering.

Experience

• 0‑2 years of experience in a diagnostic, medical device, biotech or pharmaceutical company.

Skills

• Proficient in validation methods and evaluation criteria.
• Experience with process validation, analytical method validation, cleaning validation, facility/utility and equipment qualifications.
• Experience with change control process and documentation requirements.
• Experience with electronic document management systems.
• Understanding of statistics, SPC and acceptance sampling.
• Experience with risk analysis and PFMEA.
• Working knowledge of CDRH, CBER and ISO regulations (e.g., 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971).
• Working knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11.
• MUST HAVE Validation experience and Quality experience.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Quality Assurance and Engineering

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing