Quality Engineer
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Engineer to join a growing medical device business on an initial 6 month contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving quality systems that support the development and manufacture of innovative medical technologies that positively impact patient outcomes worldwide.
Working closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain, you will help ensure products consistently meet regulatory, customer, and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and applicable regulations.
- Lead investigations into non-conformances, deviations, complaints, and CAPAs.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Support internal, supplier, and external audits, including regulatory inspections.
- Review and approve quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and validation reports.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and operational processes.
- Support risk management activities in line with ISO 14971.
- Monitor quality metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Work closely with suppliers to ensure material and component quality standards are maintained.
- Participate in design transfer, validation, and product lifecycle quality activities.
About You
You will be a proactive quality professional who thrives in a regulated environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality medical devices.
Essential Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering, Science, Quality, or a related discipline.
- Experience in a Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance role within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or highly regulated industry.
- Understanding of ISO 13485 and medical device quality requirements.
- Experience managing CAPAs, non-conformances, and root cause investigations.
- Knowledge of risk management and validation activities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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