Senior Quality Engineer


Minneapolis
Permanent
$110,000 - $130,000 USD a year
Quality
PR/604006_1785882898
Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer, Medical Devices

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to support quality initiatives across product development, manufacturing, and post-market activities within a regulated medical device environment. This role partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance with applicable quality system requirements while driving continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide quality engineering support for medical device manufacturing and product development activities.
  • Lead and support investigations related to nonconformances, customer complaints, deviations, and CAPAs.
  • Participate in risk management activities, including development and maintenance of risk assessments and FMEAs.
  • Support process validation, equipment qualification, and test method validation activities.
  • Analyze quality metrics and process data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Review and approve quality system documentation, including procedures, protocols, reports, and manufacturing records.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address product and process quality issues.
  • Support internal, customer, supplier, and regulatory audits.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality, process performance, and operational efficiency.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and quality personnel.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline.
  • Experience in a quality engineering role within the medical device industry.
  • Working knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with quality systems, CAPA, root cause analysis, and risk management methodologies.
  • Familiarity with validation activities, including process, equipment, and test method validation.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting both manufacturing and new product development activities.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis and quality tools.
  • ASQ certifications or other relevant quality certifications.
  • Experience working with suppliers and external manufacturing partners.

Key Competencies

  • Quality Systems Compliance
  • CAPA & Root Cause Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Validation & Qualification
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Data Analysis & Problem Solving
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Audit Support & Regulatory Compliance
  • Technical Leadership and Mentorship

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