Quality Engineer - Medical Device - Contract

Inc. (Vti); South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

VTI Life Sciences (VTI) seeks a forward-thinking Medical Device Quality Engineer for a four-month contract in Pendleton, SC. The role focuses on validating special processes, including laser marking and laser welding, with responsibility for IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and deviation investigations.

The successful candidate will coordinate with operations and engineering teams, review validation reports, and help develop SOPs while supporting manufacturing equipment validation and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in GMP-regulated Medical Device industry.
• Hands-on experience writing and executing validation protocols.
• Strong technical writing and documentation capability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate validation execution activities for special processes (Laser marking, Laser welding).
• Review IQ/OQ/PQ validation protocols and reports for manufacturing equipment.
• Execute validation protocols for manufacturing equipment (Laser marking, Laser welding, grinders).
• Compile executed validation packages and support SOP development.
• Lead and write deviation investigations related to validations or assist in CAPA investigations.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary communication

Agile/adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering

Job description

Quality Engineer – Medical Device -Contract

VTI Life Sciences (VTI) is seeking a forward-thinking and ambitious Medical Device Quality Engineer looking to accelerate their careers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. We offer an opportunity to support our teams of industry subject matter experts and thought leaders while consulting with leading companies in the Life Sciences industry.

The successful candidate will lead and coordinate validation execution activities with operations and engineering teams for special processes.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

• Location: Pendleton, SC
• Start date: Monday, November 2nd
• Length of Project: Approximately 4 months
• Employment Classification: Contract
• Inspecting, Review Protocols, Support, SOP Development, Feedback, Execution
• Equipment: Grinders, Laser Welders

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate validation execution activities with operations and engineering teams for special process related areas (Laser marking, Laser welding).
• Review equipment validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) and reports for equipment used for manufacturing medical devices such as metal instruments/ implants, ABS/Peek instruments/implants.
• Execute validation protocols for manufacturing equipment such as Laser marking, Laser welding, grinders
• Compile executed validation packages.
• Support SOP development
• Perform and assist in any validation activities but not limited to: SOP, Work instruction, forms, templates.
• Lead and write deviation investigations related to validations or assist in non-conformances/CAPA investigations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in GMP-regulated Medical Device industry
• Hands‑on experience writing and executing validation protocols

Key Competencies

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Excellent organizational and project coordination abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with multi‑disciplinary IT teams
• Detail‑oriented with strong compliance mindset
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

VTI Life Sciences strives to maintain and inspire professional excellence by providing Commissioning, Qualification, Quality Engineering, Automation and Validation Services to the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Biologics and Medical Device industries. VTI offers professional development, training, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, a matching 401K, plus a stimulating and collaborative work environment. We are committed to providing exciting career opportunities in a work environment that values trust, respect, openness, teamwork, creative talent, enthusiasm and diligence.

As one of the leading global Commissioning, Qualification and Validation Services organizations, VTI is always looking for innovative, talented and experienced validation professionals for our multinational and global offices. We offer some of the best salary and benefit packages in the industry for our full-time/permanent employees. www.validation.org