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Pharmavise Corporation seeks a Quality Engineer II to lead failure investigations on mechanical medical devices, develop test methods, and mentor lab technicians. You will collaborate with Post Market, R&D and Design Assurance to determine root causes and drive CAPA actions.
The role requires a mechanical engineering background, hands-on failure analysis, and proficiency with SAP and PowerBI. Onsite Valencia, CA; 12‑month contract with potential extension.
Valencia, United States | Posted on 04/28/2026
From development to commercialization, we partner with Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Biotechnology clients to provide solutions to complex compliance issues. We collaborate with our partners by providing technical expertise in Quality, Regulatory Compliance and Manufacturing Science and Technology. Our business mission is to ensure our clients exceed their compliance goals while improving patient health and safety. Visit us at www.pharmavise.com and follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmavisecorp
Job Summary:
Responsible for creating test methods, work instructions,trainingand mentoring technicians who work on investigation of return and not-return products. The QE will review result of investigations completed by others for accuracy,completenessand compliance to SOPs/WIs.The results of investigations can be used to escape product issues in collaboration with other Post Market functions, R&D, Design Assurance, Operations, Supplier Management, and Medical Safety.
Responsibilities will include:
Understanding failure modes and approving product analysis for return and non-return complaints related to mechanical medical devices performed by technicians
Coordinating, training and supervising failure investigation activities for lab technicians
Support integration of new products into CIS lab by creating/validatingtest methods and test instructions
Creating and presenting slides for SER/CRB
Collaborating with other Post Market (CCC/CMC) teams, R&D, Design Assurance, Manufacturing, Supplier to helpdetermineroot cause of complaints
Monitoringproduct performance and escalating any non-conformance issues with returned device.
Creating, releasing new WI/SOPs in document control system
Initiating and owning non-conformance investigations
Training technicians to find root cause of complaints through sound failure analysis techniques
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience *** Bachelor's degree can be in electromechanical/ electrical but the candidate needs to have hands-on experience in failure analysis.
Demonstrated problem-solving & failure analysis capabilities of mechanical systems/components
Proficient with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Great written/verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with other teams
Ability to successfully multi-task and be adaptive
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 1 year experience in similar role
Ability to understand system level functionalities, to devise and validate test methods for failure analysis of systems/components
Experience in Medical Device industry
Familiarity with Post Market requirements and systems
Familiarity complaint systems used for medical devices
Experience with using SAP and PowerBI
Other Details:
Schedule: 08:00:AM - 04:30:PM
Contract Length: 12 Months ( 5/25/2026 - 5/25/2027 ) and Possible Extension
Pharmavise Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.