Demo

Quality Engineer

Katalyst CRO
Chicago, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
Job Summary

The Quality Engineer provides cross-divisional support for remediation efforts and is responsible for independently establishing and maintaining quality standards across a portfolio that includes medical devices, commodities, OTC drugs, and cosmetic products. The role involves evaluating production processes, recommending improvements, managing suppliers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements through proper documentation and quality systems.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Provide quality expertise in Product Development, Design Control, Design History Files (DHF), CAPA, Risk Management, and CE Technical Files.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues, implement corrective actions (CAPA, SCAR), and lead supplier qualification activities.
  • Investigate product and process non-conformances, out-of-specification results, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations; review design and quality documentation for adherence to requirements.
  • Develop and implement methods for process control, validation, testing, inspection, and continuous improvement.
  • Design experiments to identify process variation and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques.
  • Perform product testing and data analysis to monitor quality levels, identify trends, and reduce defects.
  • Coordinate testing with internal and external laboratories.
  • Create and maintain product documentation such as Device Master Records (DMR) and support regulatory submissions (e.g., 510K, letters to file).

Education & Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Quality or Engineering.
  • At least 2 years of industry experience in Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals (Drugs), or related fields preferred.
  • Working knowledge of quality standards and regulations such as 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills using systematic and mathematical approaches.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and escalate issues when needed.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, tables, conditional formatting, charting).

Hourly Wage Estimation for Quality Engineer in Chicago, IL
$42.00 to $49.00
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Quality Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Quality Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$83,806 - $99,902
Income Estimation: 
$101,442 - $121,314
Income Estimation: 
$83,806 - $99,902
Income Estimation: 
$101,442 - $121,314
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Katalyst CRO

  • Katalyst CRO Pleasanton, CA
  • Roles & Responsibilities 5 to 6 years of Medical Device Supplier Quality experience with Electrical background. Candidates with IPC certifications & Expert... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • Katalyst CRO Arden, MN
  • Job Description The Arden Hills Supplier Quality Engineering team is looking for high-energy, driven, passionate people. The Supplier QA Engineer will play... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • Katalyst CRO Edison, NJ
  • Job Description The Senior Manager in Statistics responsible for perform statistical activities in clinical trials from protocol development to final study... more
  • 6 Days Ago

  • Katalyst CRO Waltham, MA
  • Roles& Responsibilities Provide technical operational support for laboratory-based systems to ensure scientists can perform daily activities efficiently Bu... more
  • 6 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Quality Engineer jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

  • Actalent Chicago, IL
  • Quality Engineer Hybrid opportunity! Looking to interview and hire right away. Great opportunity please apply if interested! Essential Skills 2–5 years of ... more
  • 5 Days Ago

  • Jobot Buffalo, IL
  • Cutting edge next generational pharmaceutical biotechnology company seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our growing team! This Jobot Job is hos... more
  • 5 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!