Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Allurion is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our Quality Assurance team. This role is instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance in the manufacturing of the world's first and industry-leading self-emptying gastric balloon for weight loss.

The successful candidate will possess a strong background in quality engineering, with demonstrated expertise in risk management and compliance within a regulated industry - preferably medical devices or pharmaceuticals. Key responsibilities include conducting risk analyses, performing root cause investigations, managing non-conformances (including containment, correction, and disposition), leading corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), and overseeing calibration, environmental monitoring, supplier quality, device history record (DHR) reviews, and inspection and testing activities across incoming, in-process, and finished goods.

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will support internal manufacturing operations while ensuring the highest levels of product quality and safety of our patients. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient safety and product innovation in a growing medical device company with an expectation to work on-site in Natick, MA five days a week.

As the Manufacturing Quality Engineer, your responsibilities will include{​{:}

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• Support day-to-day manufacturing activities by ensuring compliance with quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements (21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485 & 14971, MDR
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• Serve as a quality representative on cross-functional manufacturing and process improvement projects and team
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• Oversee the quality of manufacturing and proactively identify opportunities for process and product improvement
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• Lead and support validation efforts (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new and existing manufacturing equipment and processe
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• Analyze process data, identify trends, and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs) to improve product quality and efficienc
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Nonconformance and CAPA Managemen

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• Investigate and resolve product and process nonconformances, ensuring timely root cause analysis, containment, correction, and implementation of robust corrective action
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• Participate in the CAPA process, including writing, reviewing, and approving CAPA report
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• Author and review quality-controlled documentation including SOPs, work instructions, inspection plans, and quality record
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• Ensure accurate and compliant documentation in accordance with applicable internal processes and regulatory standard
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Audits and Inspection

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• Support internal and external audits, including FDA inspections and ISO audit
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• Implement and monitor audit findings and assist with audit readines
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• Work with suppliers to ensure incoming materials meet specifications and quality standard
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• Assist in supplier qualification, audits, and performance monitorin
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• Perform physical inspection of components, in-process assemblies, finished products, and related documents during manufacturing in a controlled environmen
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• Provide final QA review and approvals for inbound & outbound shipment
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• Perform environmental monitoring activities in support of a Class 8 Controlled Environment and microbiologically safe produc
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• Manage and maintain calibration schedule
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• Review and approve Device History Records to support product releas
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• Initiate Nonconforming Material Reports and manage affected materials, processes, and supplier
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• Develop and maintain quality record
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• Propose improvements to enhance quality and efficienc
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• Implement modifications to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) where opportunities aris
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• Maintain logs and databases related to the above function
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sEducation and Experience{​{:

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• } Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Industrial, or related discipline) or equivalent technical degr
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• e 3 years of quality engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical devic
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• s Working knowledge of quality systems and regulations (21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, etc
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• ) Knowledge of thermoplastics, thin films, and stress mechani
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• s Experience with various mechanical inspection and testing techniques, such as vision systems, surface plate set-up, hand tools, tensile testers, radiometers, and leak teste
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• s Experience with eQMS and ERP systems, preferably MasterControl and S
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• P Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a pl
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• s CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or similar certifications are desirab
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• e Experience in the medical device field preferr
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• }} Ability to read technical drawings, specifications, GD&am
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• ;T Proficiency in statistical analysis software (Minitab, JMP, Excel) and to
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• ls Familiarity with risk management tools (FMEA, fault tree analys
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• ns Rigorous attention to detail with strong organizational and interpersonal ski
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• ls Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team environm
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• nt Strong analytical and problem-solving ski
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• ls Excellent communication and interpersonal ski
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• ls Can-do attitude with a willingness to take initiative and solve problems creatively, independently and efficien
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• ly Ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environm
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• nt Ability to uphold a high standard for professional
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• :}} Office and manufacturing floor environm
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• nts Occasional travel may be required (including supplier visits or aud
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• ts) Must comply with all safety and quality standards and proced
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fitsWhat We Offer{

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• {:}} Competitive salary and benefits pa
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• kage Opportunities for professional growth and develo
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• ment Supportive and collaborative team enviro
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• ment On-the-job training and mento
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ship How We Hire

{​{:}}Allurion welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. We're committed to a fair hiring process free from discrimination. If your experience is close (even if not a perfect fit) to what we're looking for, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms - skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diversity makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to