Principal Quality Engineer

Principal Quality Engineer Opportunity

Salary: $65 - $85 per hour

We are a leading medical device company that operates privately and is committed to enhancing the care and quality of life of patients with kidney disease. Our goal is to create cutting‑edge solutions that enable patients and their healthcare providers to manage kidney disease with ease.

• Company Equity!
• Excellent medical, dental, & vision package!
• 401(k) with a match!
• Generous PTO!
• Opportunity to make a difference in people's lives!

This is a CONTRACT‑TO‑HIRE position.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Quality Engineer to join our team. This role will be responsible for leading the quality engineering initiatives ensuring ongoing safety, efficacy, and compliance of medical devices as they enter the market. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality engineering within the Medical Device industry, with a focus on FDA regulations, ISO 13485, CAPA, and other regulatory and compliance requirements.

• Lead the development and implementation of quality systems in compliance with FDA and ISO 13485 regulations.
• Analyze and manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to ensure effective resolution of quality issues.
• Utilize problem‑solving methodologies such as Fishbone or DMAIC to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain the FDA Quality Management System Reporting (QMSR) and ensure that all quality metrics are met or exceeded.
• Provide consultation to various departments on quality systems, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
• Conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead and oversee post‑market surveillance programs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead the review and approval of design and process changes, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in a quality engineering role with strong medical device industry experience.
• Extensive knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO 13485, Fishbone, DMAIC, 8D, and/or FDA QMSR.
• Expertise in post‑market quality system activities including complaint handling, vigilance/adverse event reporting, HHE, and post‑market surveillance.
• Conduct and lead complex investigations and implement CAPA.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) is preferred.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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