Quality Engineer II - Medical Device #5453

Theuniversityunion; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECI in the United States is seeking a Quality Assurance professional with 3-5 years in medical device R&D to support design, development, and regulatory compliance from concept to commercialization.

You will develop quality plans, SOPs, and inspection procedures; ensure FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, 14971, and 11607 compliance; lead quality initiatives; and perform CAPA, NCRs, and investigations. Strong collaboration and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years' direct R&D experience in the medical device industry.
• Experience with durable medical capital equipment and single-use devices preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with engineering documentation skills.
• Collaborative attitude and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong engineering, design and analysis skills for medical devices from concept to commercialization.
• Understanding of FDA Quality Systems Regulations (21 CFR 820) and ISO 13485/14971/11607.
• Experience with quality tools: SPC, DOE, GR&R, FMEA, CAPA, and process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and compliance input to project teams for design decisions.
• Develop quality documentation such as quality plans and SOPs; ensure FDA/ISO compliance.
• Represent Quality during design reviews and V&V activities.
• Lead quality initiatives and assist with decisions and practices.
• Ensure product requirements are documented and verified via gap analyses.
• Apply statistical sampling methods and teach others on these techniques.
• Oversee Acceptance Activities, inspections, testing criteria.
• Identify and resolve quality issues using structured problem-solving methods.
• Support CAPA/NCRs/Complaints and related investigations.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Skills

Quality systems

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Engineering analysis

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

SPC

DOE

GR&R

FMEA

CAPA

IQ/OQ/PQ

Job description

• Employee Type Contractor or FT Employee
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

Description

About ECI

ECI's mission is to be the global leader of professional consulting services for the life sciences industry. Our clients lean on our diverse perspectives and decades of expertise to tackle their toughest challenges, and we take pride in providing them transformative solutions with distinctive, sustainable and long-term value. ECI boasts a proven track record of providing full product life cycle consulting on a variety of challenging and exciting projects. Our collaborative culture, welcoming team and flexible employment & benefit options allow us to maintain strong relationships with the most talented individuals in the life sciences industry.

What You'll Do

• Provide quality and compliance input to project teams for decisions and deliverables (e.g., Design Change Analysis, Design Inputs, Design Outputs, Test Methods, Design Review, Design V&V, Usability Testing, Process Validation, and Labeling).
• Develop quality documentation such as quality plans, standard operating procedures, and inspection procedures. Ensure regulatory, FDA, and ISO compliance in all areas of responsibilities.
• Represent Quality initiatives and compliance when participating and Design and Phase reviews
• Serve as an effective leader and team member in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices.
• Ensure that required standards for products are documented in the product requirements (PR) specification and ensure compliance by performing quarterly gap analysis and reviewing applicable verification documentation.
• Ensure the use of statistically valid sampling techniques and teach others on the use of these and other advanced statistical techniques such as DOE and ANOVA evaluations.
• Provide direction and lead the implementation of Acceptance Activities, First Article Inspections, In-Process Inspections, Sampling Plans, product/component testing, inspections, and acceptance criteria.
• Apply sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.
• Provide support for CAPA/NCRs/Complaints
• Assists with special projects as needed.

What We Look For

• Minimum of 3-5 years' direct R&D experience in medical device industry
• Experience with durable medical capital equipment in addition to single-use devices is preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with good presentation and technical writing skills
• Collaborative attitude with the ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong engineering, design, and analysis skills along with experience with medical devices from concept to commercialization
• Understanding of FDA Quality Systems Regulations
• Demonstrated use of quality tools and methodologies including SPC, DOE, GR&R, FMEA, CAPA, and process validation (IQ, OQ/PQ).
• Must have a good understanding of FDA 21CFR820, ISO 13485, 14971, and 11607 standards.

ECI is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at ECI without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at ECI without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship from ECI another 3 rd party vendor.