Quality Assurance Engineer

vVARDIS is a Swiss-based oral health company founded by Dr. Haley and Dr. Goly Abivardi, dentists, innovators, and award-winning entrepreneurs. vVARDIS is the result of a combined 30 years of dental and entrepreneurial experience, and 20 years of laboratory and clinical research paired with the creative vision of its founders.

At vVARDIS, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that enhance oral health and well‑being, inspired by the vision of our founders to foster preventive rather than reparative dentistry. At the heart of our Company lies its patented, revolutionary biomimetic peptide technology. Scientifically proven in over 200 publications, this unique technology can treat early caries through enamel regeneration, offering a non-invasive, pain-free solution for patients of all ages.

Our portfolio includes oral health products for dental professionals, patients, and consumers, all based on our proprietary technology.

We value our people and believe in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment, grounded in our core values of innovation, excellence, integrity, and empathy.

We are located in Zug, Switzerland, with operations in Europe and the US. Join us on this exciting journey.

As Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for the hands‑on execution of core QA operational activities across the product lifecycle. Working within the QA Operations team and reporting to the Manager Quality Assurance, you will ensure that products, processes, and documentation consistently meet the requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable regulatory standards.

This is a broad and operationally focused role that spans QA release, batch record review, CAPA execution, change management support, deviation and nonconformance handling, and audit readiness. You will work closely with Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Supplier Quality to ensure quality is embedded into day‑to‑day activities and decisions.

You will be a key contributor to a high‑performing quality team, bringing rigor, ownership, and a continuous improvement mindset to everything you do.

• Perform batch record review and QA release of finished products, intermediates, and incoming materials in accordance with approved procedures and release criteria.
• Review and verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance of manufacturing batch records, test results, and associated quality documentation prior to release.
• Identify and escalate discrepancies or compliance gaps identified during review; initiate nonconformances where required.
• Maintain release records and traceability within the eQMS in accordance with documentation and data integrity requirements.
• Support the Senior Manager in trending release metrics and identifying recurring issues.

• Execute assigned CAPA activities, including root cause analysis, definition and implementation of corrective and preventive actions, and effectiveness verification.
• Ensure CAPAs are progressed on time and documented in compliance with QMS procedures.
• Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., 5‑Why, Ishikawa) to identify root causes and develop robust, sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to gather evidence, implement actions, and verify outcomes.
• Communicate CAPA status and outcomes to the Senior Manager and relevant stakeholders.

• Identify, document, and manage deviations and nonconformances arising from manufacturing, testing, or quality system activities.
• Perform or support impact assessments to evaluate the effect of deviations on product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate disposition decisions for nonconforming materials and products in collaboration with QA Operations and relevant functions.
• Ensure all deviation and nonconformance records are completed accurately and closed within defined timelines.

• Support the review and processing of change requests impacting products, processes, materials, equipment, or quality system elements.
• Perform or contribute to impact assessments, evaluating…