Sr. Quality Engineer


Minneapolis
Permanent
$90,000 - $150,000 USD a year
Quality
PR/600640_1783719832
Sr. Quality Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support quality initiatives across product development, manufacturing, and post-market activities for a growing medical device organization. This individual will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure products consistently meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements while driving continuous improvement efforts throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide quality engineering support for new and existing medical device products.
  • Lead investigations related to product quality issues, nonconformances, and customer complaints.
  • Support and drive Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities, including root cause analysis and effectiveness verification.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and R&D teams to resolve quality issues and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Participate in risk management activities, including risk assessments and FMEA updates.
  • Support design changes, process improvements, and product transfers through established quality system processes.
  • Review and approve quality documentation, protocols, reports, and engineering changes.
  • Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Assist with internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory compliance activities.
  • Provide quality oversight for products that may include medical devices, combination device technologies, and associated manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • Several years of quality engineering experience within the medical device, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing industry.
  • Working knowledge of quality systems, risk management, and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Experience supporting cross-functional projects and driving quality improvements.
  • Familiarity with FDA regulations, ISO standards, and industry best practices.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting product development, manufacturing, or sustaining engineering activities.
  • Knowledge of validation, verification, and statistical analysis methodologies.
  • Experience participating in audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Certification in Quality Engineering or related discipline is a plus.

What You'll Bring

  • A proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong technical judgment and attention to detail.
  • Commitment to product quality, patient safety, and continuous improvement.

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