Quality Systems Engineer III
Katalyst CRO · Austin, TX · 2 mo ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceContract
Principal Roles and Responsibilities
- Support cross-functional teams in the harmonization and standardization of quality procedures, tools, and best practices across sites and regions.
- Complete gap assessments for local procedures against corporate procedures, requirements and applicable medical device regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with cross functional team members to align & execute updates to local procedures to align with applicable requirements.
Expected Areas of Competence
- Extensive knowledge of global regulatory requirements for medical devices, including 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and ISO 14971.
- Skilled in developing and implementing procedures for various QMS elements including but not limited to purchasing controls, design controls, nonconformance management, validation, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, root cause analysis, risk management, SPC, FMEA).
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment across diverse stakeholders (R&D and Regulatory).
Preferred Experience
- Previous Medical Device Experience
- Preferred experience with SaMD (Software as a medical device) and class II medical devices.
Education & Experience
- Your Background
- Education/Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
- Technical, engineering, and/or scientific background is strongly preferred.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Quality/Regulatory Compliance or related field required.
- CQE or equivalent certification preferred.
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite.