QuidelOrtho

Design Quality Engineer

QuidelOrtho

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: RochesterCaliforniaNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $102,000 - $133,000 per year

Job Level

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About the role

  • Execute Quality engineering activities that support business and compliance needs, ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality outputs.
  • Apply technical, regulatory, and Quality systems knowledge to ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, IVDR, and other applicable requirements.
  • Support harmonization and standardization of Quality processes, procedures, and tools across sites and functions to improve consistency and efficiency.
  • Partner with R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to integrate Quality and Compliance principles throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities, including simplification, process excellence, and digital enablement within the Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Maintain a state of inspection readiness and participate in regulatory agency, notified body, and internal audit activities as a Quality representative.
  • Utilize Quality metrics and data analytics to identify risks, support root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to peers and junior team members to strengthen organizational capability.
  • Communicate Quality‑related risks, progress, and recommendations to project teams and cross‑functional stakeholders.
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in Quality, Compliance, or related fields within the Medical Device, IVD, or Biopharmaceutical industries.
  • Strong understanding of Quality System regulations and standards, including ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, and IVDR.
  • Demonstrated success driving Quality and Compliance initiatives that align with business strategy and regulatory expectations.
  • Excellent collaboration, influence, and communication skills across functional and organizational boundaries.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to drive decision-making and improvement.
  • Commitment to scientific integrity, compliance excellence, and continuous improvement.
  • Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (preferred).
  • Experience implementing or optimizing global Quality Management Systems (QMS) and digital tools (preferred).
  • Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or similar certification demonstrating process improvement expertise (preferred).
  • Experience supporting or leading Health Authority or Notified Body inspections (preferred).
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • employee assistance program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • paid time off (including sick time)
  • paid Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Quality engineeringQuality Management System (QMS)data analyticsroot cause analysisprocess excellencecontinuous improvementregulatory complianceISO 13485FDA 21 CFR 820IVDR
Soft Skills
collaborationinfluencecommunicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingmentoringorganizational capabilitycommitment to scientific integritycommitment to compliance excellenceadaptability
Certifications
Lean Six SigmaPMP