Senior Quality Engineer

Biomeric; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Biomerics, a world-class medical device manufacturer, seeks a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality programs within extrusion, metals, and plastics teams. You will develop and implement quality systems, control plans, validation strategies, and risk management to meet FDA QSRs and ISO standards.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure compliant product development, oversee CAPA, investigations, and audits, and mentor junior quality staff while driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Quality Engineering within a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Experience with root cause analysis, CAPA, and risk management.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Systems and regulations (e.g., FDA QSRs, ISO 13485, ISO 14971).

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality input on product development teams and support.
• Develop and implement Control Plans, Master Validation Plans, and Inspection Procedures.
• Lead risk management activities from conception to commercialization and maintain documentation.
• Support external audits and ensure compliance to Biomerics quality standards.
• Mentor other Quality team members and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality engineering

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Minitab

CAPA tools

Job description

Description

Biomerics is a world-class manufacturer and innovative polymer solutions provider for the medical device and biotech indus-tries. As a vertically integrated company, we specialize in designing, developing, and producing medical devices for diagnostic and interventional procedures. We are focused on next-genera-tion solutions for vascular access, electrophysiology, cardiac rhythm management, neurovascular, structural heart, and cardiovascular markets.

At Biomerics, we are dedicated to our diverse employee base. We understand that a strong, skilled, and engaged workforce is the foundation of our continued success as a business. We strive to live up to Biomerics' values in all our interactions. It is an exciting time to be part of our collective team, and there is no limit to the impact that can be achieved here at Biomerics. We improve and advance the lives of our employees and the patients who depend on our products.

At Biomerics, we believe in integrity, partnership, empowerment and accountability, trust, agility, teamwork, and excellence, and we care. Our team-oriented, customer-focused corporate culture prioritizes building strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships with customers and our team members.

Job Description

The Senior Quality Engineer will play an important role within the Biomerics Extrusion, Metals, and Plastics team, providing Quality Engineering leadership in developing, establishing, and maintaining Quality Engineering methodologies, systems, and practices, which meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Product Development teams, providing Quality input and support
• Develop and implement Control Plans, Master Validation Plans, and Inspection Procedures
• Develop validation strategies, ensuring all applicable requirements are met from planning, protocol definition, leading execution of protocols, analyzing and reporting results, and completing report and gaining necessary approvals to close
• Leading the development and results analysis of validation plans (IQ/OQ/PQ), Test Method Validation (TMV), Gage R&R, and test protocols to qualify and validate existing product designs, processes, and equipment
• Determine and recommend sampling plans, equipment requirements, measurement techniques, and training requirements that will ensure specific quality levels
• Support new product introductions and design changes
• Support Manufacturing Engineering in the creation, release, and maintenance of DHR, Bill of Materials, and manufacturing specifications
• Review and approve product documentation
• Leads preparation of risk management files and reports for product releases, and has primary responsibility for risk management activities from product conception through commercialization
• Ensure risk management processes are followed and documented
• Ensure compliance to Biomerics quality standards, policies, and procedures
• Support external customer and regulatory agency audits
• Maintain consistent dialogue with customers and teammates to ensure clear communication and expectations
• Lead investigations for nonconformances and customer complaints
• Utilize problem solving tools to analyze and identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions
• Monitor quality performance metrics and trends
• Provide leadership and mentoring to other Quality team members
• Promote a culture of quality and foster a culture of compliance and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Quality Engineering within a medical device manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of process development and validation
• Strong knowledge of Quality Systems and regulations (e.g., FDA QSRs, ISO 13485, ISO 14971).
• Experience with root cause analysis, CAPA, and risk management.
• Familiarity with statistical tools and methods.
• Knowledge of medical device design and manufacturing processes.
• ASQ certifications (e.g., CQE, CQA) are preferred
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Minitab
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and project management skills