Senior QA Engineering Manager – Automation & Compliance

Dexcom; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dexcom is seeking a Senior Manager, QA Engineering to lead a team responsible for the development, qualification, validation, and deployment of high-volume manufacturing automation equipment. You will ensure regulatory compliance and drive quality across product lifecycles.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and R&D to mitigate risks, improve CAPA processes, and advance quality metrics, with a strong emphasis on scalable, compliant manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; 13+ years of industry experience.
• 5–8 years of people management experience.
• Deep knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, Design Controls and Process Validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers for manufacturing automation and new product introductions.
• Set strategic direction for quality engineering activities aligned with regulatory requirements and business goals.
• Oversee Design Control, Design Transfer, Process Validation, and Manufacturing Quality activities for scalable commercialization.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and R&D to mitigate quality, compliance, and business risks.
• Drive continuous improvement through CAPA effectiveness, nonconformance management, and systemic problem solving.
• Foster organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, and development of high-performing teams.

Skills

Quality Engineering Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data-driven Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Design Controls

CAPA & Corrective Action

Job description

Dexcom is seeking a Senior Manager, QA Engineering to lead a team responsible for the development, qualification, validation, and deployment of high-volume manufacturing automation equipment. You will ensure regulatory compliance and drive quality across product lifecycles.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and R&D to mitigate risks, improve CAPA processes, and advance quality metrics, with a strong emphasis on scalable, compliant manufacturing and continuous improvement.