Production Quality Engineer

Back Production Quality Engineer

IT Services, Dulles, Virginia, Apr 22, 2026

Blu Omega is seeking a Production Quality Engineer to help scale a production line for advanced biomedical optical device. This role will play a critical part in transitioning from prototype builds to scalable manufacturing, ensuring quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance across all stages of production.

This position sits at the intersection of quality, manufacturing, and engineering leadership, working closely with a team of hands‑on engineers to bring a next‑generation diagnostic device to market.

• Assist in establishing and implementing quality control systems aligned with FDA and ISO standards for medical devices
• Help set up and optimise production processes, from incoming inspection through final product shipment
• Help build and scale a production line to support increased manufacturing volume and consistency
• Partner with engineering teams to improve product design, assembly processes, and cost efficiency
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks impacting quality, throughput, or reliability
• Help oversee inventory flow, including receiving, inspection, assembly integration, testing, and shipping
• Support documentation practices with a focus on efficient, digital‑first quality systems
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and quality operations

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production engineering, or quality engineering
• Experience with FDA‑regulated environments and ISO quality systems (medical device preferred)
• Background in optical or laser‑based systems
• Strong mechanical engineering foundation with Solid Works proficiency
• Experience scaling production from prototype or low‑volume builds to repeatable manufacturing
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and work cross‑functionally with engineering

• Experience with electronic testing (multimeters, oscilloscopes, PCB validation)
• Familiarity with automated systems and machine vision
• Programming experience (Python, C/C++) and embedded systems (e.g., Raspberry Pi)
• Experience with rapid prototyping and manufacturing methods (machining, laser cutting, 3‑D printing)

$115K-$200K

• Competitive benefits including Health Insurance, 401K with match, Paid Time Off and more.
• Results‑driven culture that embraces our core values
• Rewarding work contributing to our nation’s mission‑critical programs

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.