Senior Quality Engineer – Medical Devices
Stark Pharma Solutions Inc · Arden Hills, MN · 2 mo ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceContract
Key Responsibilities
- Review and approve change requests related to product, process, validation, and verification documentation
- Develop and maintain quality documentation including SOPs, quality plans, and inspection procedures
- Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, and regulatory requirements, including 21 CFR Part 211 and/or Part 4
- Represent Quality in design reviews and cross-functional project discussions
- Perform gap analyses and ensure alignment of product requirements and verification documentation
- Review and approve validation activities including: Process Qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ), Test Method Validations, Gage R&R and Process Capability Studies, Design of Experiments (DOE) and FMEAs
- Support CAPA, NCR, and complaint investigations, including root cause analysis and effectiveness checks
- Lead and support inspection and acceptance activities (FAI, in-process inspections, sampling plans)
- Apply statistical tools and methodologies (SPC, DOE, ANOVA) to drive quality improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
- 6-8+ years of experience in Quality or Design Quality Engineering within medical devices
- Hands-on experience with combination products (drug-coated devices strongly preferred)
- Strong knowledge of 21 CFR Part 211 and/or Part 4
- Experience with process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and quality tools (SPC, DOE, FMEA, GR&R, CAPA)
- Solid understanding of FDA regulations and ISO standards (ISO 13485, 14971, 11607)
- Experience with CAPA ownership and quality event systems (e.g., NCEP)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills