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Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Katalyst CRO
Northridge, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/7/2026
Job Description

Responsible for ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and process adherence in manufacturing environments by monitoring production activities, managing quality systems, and driving resolution of non-conformances. The role involves CAPA management, root cause analysis, audit support, and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure product quality and compliance with defined standards.
  • Manage non-conformances (Client), deviations, and CAPA activities.
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Support internal and external audits (FDA, ISO).
  • Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and GMP requirements.
  • Maintain and update Quality Management System (QMS) documentation including SOPs, DHF, DMR, and DHR.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supplier teams to resolve quality issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Perform process monitoring and support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ as required).
  • Ensure proper documentation and traceability of manufacturing and quality records.
  • Manufacturing Quality.
  • GMP.
  • ISO 13485.
  • FDA 21 CFR 820.
  • CAPA.
  • Client.
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
  • Risk Management (FMEA).
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC).
  • Audit Compliance.
  • Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Continuous Improvement.

Education & Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
  • Experience in medical device manufacturing preferred.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory and quality systems.
  • Good communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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