Quality Engineer Medical Device

Blue Bridge People; Santa Clarita (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,768 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

A medical device company in Valencia, CA is looking for a Quality Engineer to support Design Assurance for a regulatory submission program. This hybrid role requires 4–10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering within the medical device industry, with a strong focus on design verification. Responsibilities include authoring verification plans, executing testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position is contract-based with potential for extension, offering a pay range of $55-$70 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 4–10+ years of Quality Engineering experience within the medical device industry.
• Solid understanding of Design verification/validation processes.
• Ability to independently draft plans, execute testing, and author reports.

Responsibilities

• Author Design Verification Plans using approved internal templates.
• Execute Design Verification Testing against defined requirements.
• Prepare Design Verification Reports.

Skills

Quality Engineering experience

Design verification

Requirements-based testing

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Quality Engineer – Medical Devices (Design Assurance, Contract)

Valencia, CA (Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite/week)

Contract: 2–3 months (strong potential to extend)

Our client, a medical device company, is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide contract support within Design Quality Assurance, focused on design verification for a program approaching regulatory submission.

This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused role ideal for a Quality Engineer who understands medical device QMS and design verification and is comfortable owning verification deliverables from plan through report.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Author Design Verification Plans using approved internal templates
• Execute Design Verification Testing against defined requirements
• Prepare Design Verification Reports
• Support verification planning activities such as:
• Coordination with technicians and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Document and communicate any issues identified during verification in alignment with QMS requirements
• Collaborate with Design Assurance, R&D, and Program Management to meet aggressive timelines

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• 4–10+ years of Quality Engineering experience within the medical device industry
• Solid understanding of:
• Design verification / validation processes
• Requirements‑based testing and documentation
• Ability to independently draft plans, execute testing, and author reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work onsite in Valencia, CA at least three days per week

Nice to Have

• Master’s degree in Engineering or technical discipline
• Experience supporting labeling, packaging, or design assurance activities
• Background working on programs close to regulatory submission
• Hybrid role; onsite presence is important to execute work efficiently

Compensation

Compensation is DOE $55‑70/hour

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Engineering and Quality Assurance

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing