Senior Quality Engineer - Medical Device - Canton, MA

We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support and continuously improve a robust Quality Management System while ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 standards. This role combines hands-on manufacturing support, process improvement leadership, customer quality ownership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence.

Client Details

Our client is a highly respected advanced manufacturing organization serving innovative and rapidly evolving regulated industries. The company invests heavily in quality, technology, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where engineers can make a meaningful impact on products that matter.

Description

• Support the effectiveness, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with ISO 13485 requirements.
• Mentor and train Quality Engineers while supporting onboarding and professional development initiatives.
• Provide shop floor quality support, troubleshoot manufacturing issues, and lead root cause investigations.
• Own Risk Management activities, including FMEA development and ongoing risk mitigation efforts.
• Manage customer complaints, returns, and corrective action activities to ensure timely resolution.
• Support equipment qualification and validation activities including IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols.
• Execute Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gage R&R studies to improve inspection reliability.
• Identify, implement, and validate new inspection technologies and quality control methods.
• Lead quality improvement projects through statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making.
• Manage engineering change processes and associated risk assessments.
• Support supplier quality activities, including Approved Supplier List evaluations and performance reviews.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and forms.
• Perform product inspections and other quality-related activities as require

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• 5-10 years of quality engineering experience within medical device or medical component manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with CAPA, nonconforming materials, calibration systems, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Proficiency with metrology equipment, inspection systems, and measurement techniques.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
• Experience supporting customer, FDA, or third-party quality audits is highly desirable.
• Strong data analysis skills with statistical software such as Minitab.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to lead quality initiatives in a medical device manufacturing environment.
• Significant influence on operational performance, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborative culture with direct interaction across engineering, operations, and leadership teams.
• Strong potential for professional growth, leadership development, and long-term career advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
  

Desired Skills and Experience

- 5-10 years of Quality Engineering experience in medical device or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, QMS management, CAPA, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with FMEA, risk management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Hands-on validation expertise including IQ, OQ, PQ, MSA, and Gage R&R studies.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications.
- Proficient with Minitab, quality audits, metrology equipment, and statistical analysis tools

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