Quality Engineer – Software Validation & Supplier Management
We are seeking a skilled Quality Engineer with expertise in non-product software validation, supplier management, and SaMD quality support. This role will play a key part in ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO, and international regulatory standards while supporting continuous improvement of our Quality Management System (QMS).
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute validation strategies for software tools and infrastructure using FDA’s Computer Software Assurance (CSA) approach.
- Draft, execute, and maintain validation protocols, risk assessments, and reports.
- Ensure validation documentation aligns with FDA and ISO 13485 expectations.
- Plan and perform supplier evaluations, audits, and risk assessments.
- Maintain supplier quality agreements and monitor ongoing compliance.
- Support supplier onboarding and continuous performance monitoring.
- Contribute to SaMD design control documentation, including risk management, requirements traceability, and verification / validation.
- Support preparation of documentation for FDA pre-market submissions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and FDA QSR.
- Lead CAPA investigations, internal audits, and process improvements.
- Provide training and guidance to cross-functional teams on quality best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field.Proven experience in quality assurance or quality engineering within the medical device or SaMD industry.Strong knowledge of FDA CSA guidance, ISO 13485, and 21 CFR Part 11 / 820 requirements.Experience with supplier qualification and management.Familiarity with SaMD design control (IEC 62304) and risk management (ISO 14971).Hands-on experience with eQMS platforms and software validation in cloud environments.Excellent documentation skills and high attention to detail.Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.