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Senior Quality Engineer

Stanley David and AssociatesSanta Clara, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
• Strong understanding of Medical Device Quality Systems and regulatory compliance requirements 
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485:2016/2019 and 21 CFR Part 820 (FDA Quality System Regulation) 
• Strong expertise in design transfer activities, including DHF → DMR transition and compliance with FDA 21 CFR 820 & ISO 13485
• Sound knowledge of Medical Device Regulations, including MDD and MDR 
• Proven experience in Non Conformance (NC) management, CAPA processes, and internal/external audits 
• Expertise in Medical Device Risk Management, with the ability to identify both apparent and less obvious risks 
• Practical experience with Application, Process, Design, and System FMEA methodologies 
• Proficient in statistical tools and techniques, including Design of Experiments (DOE) 
• Capable of performing advanced descriptive and non parametric statistical analyses 
• Experienced in leveraging advanced statistical methods for reliability prediction and data driven decision making
 
Roles & Responsibilities
• Lead design transfer and production support activities, ensuring compliance with FDA/ISO 13485 and alignment with manufacturing readiness. 
• Own multiple subassemblies for a surgical robotics platform, ensuring design integrity, quality, and manufacturability. 
• Investigate non-conformances (NCs) using root cause analysis and drive CAPA within the QMS framework. 
• Develop and maintain FMEAs, support risk mitigation, and lead manufacturing issue resolution and qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ). 
• Identify and implement compliant, alternative solutions to engineering and production challenges while driving continuous improvement.
• Support and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) processes in compliance with regulatory requirements 
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver quality compliant outcomes 
• Interpret and apply medical device regulations and standards to projects and processes 
• Support audits and regulatory inspections, ensuring timely closure of actions 
 

Skills

Robotics

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