Senior Quality Engineer (Med Device) – CAPA / Continuous Improvement
Company : Randstad (Recruiting for a Leading Global Medical Device Client)
Location : North Austin, TX (On-site)
Job Type : Contract (7 Months) with Extension Possibility
Pay Rate : Up to $48.00 / hr
The Opportunity
Our client, a leader in the global medical device industry, is urgently seeking a highly experienced and process-focused Senior Quality Engineer (QE) to join their North Austin site. This is a critical, hands-on role where you will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Quality Management System (QMS), specifically driving continuous improvement, leading complex investigations, and ensuring ongoing compliance for orthopedic devices. We need an expert QE who can hit the ground running to support operational and inspection processes as the site approaches closure milestones.
Key Responsibilities & Impact
- CAPA & Non-Conforming Investigations (20%) : Serve as the SME, leading / participating in CAPA and non-conforming investigations to determine appropriate corrective actions and coach other engineers.
- Continuous Improvement & Quality Programs (40%) : Lead continuous improvement efforts to eliminate / reduce future recalls and develop quality programs to ensure product specifications and regulatory standards are met.
- Cross-Functional Project Support (20%) : Work with Operations, Regulatory, and Product Development teams to ensure projects meet QMS requirements and support the successful launch of new products.
- Audits & Risk Management (15%) : Prepare strategy for and represent the site during internal and external audits. Lead data analysis for risk-related activities (MSA, FMEA, GRR).
Qualifications & Essential Skills
Experience : Minimum six (6) years of quality engineering experience.Education : Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline.Competencies : Strong working knowledge in FDA Quality System Requirements (QSRs) and / or ISO regulations is mandatory.ASQ certification (CQE) is a plus. Experience with sterile medical devices or clean room activities is a plus.Top 3 Skills (Immediate Need)
Quality Inspection Experience : Proven background in determining conformity of finished and in-process products and supporting operational inspection processes.Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) : Experience managing documents and processes within a controlled product lifecycle system.ERP Systems : Hands-on experience with ERP systems; SAP is a strong plus.J-18808-Ljbffr