Product Quality Engineer - Medical Devices
3 days ago
Kidlington
Product Quality Engineer – Medical Devices Location: Kidlington Salary: Highly Negotiable, Dependent on Experience An exciting opportunity to join a growing medical imaging company developing cutting-edge 3D imaging technology. With commercialisation underway in the UK and US, we are expanding our manufacturing capability and seeking a Product Quality Engineer to strengthen the Quality & Regulatory Affairs team. Role Overview The Product Quality Engineer will plan, coordinate, and manage quality assurance and quality control activities across product development, manufacturing, and post-market. This includes developing DHF deliverables, supporting verification/validation, managing non-conformances and CAPAs, and providing compliance guidance to colleagues. The role plays a key part in ensuring adherence to ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820 (transitioning to QMSR), and CE/510k requirements. Key Responsibilities • Lead and support quality engineering activities for medical, veterinary, and non-destructive testing systems., • Contribute to design and manufacturing documentation, ensuring products can be effectively manufactured and tested., • Oversee risk management planning, assessment, and reporting for new and modified products., • Support design transfer, supplier qualification, and quality test method validation., • Generate and maintain quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and inspection procedures., • Manage NCRs, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives., • Collaborate with R&D, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to embed quality throughout the lifecycle., • Provide training and guidance on regulatory compliance and quality standards. Qualifications & Skills • Degree in Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience., • Recognised Quality Management System qualification (e.g., ISO auditor) or similar experience., • Strong knowledge of product development, manufacturing, and quality systems in regulated industries, ideally medical devices., • Familiarity with standards such as ISO 13485, FDA QSR, risk management (FMEA), and medical device cybersecurity., • Skilled in Lean/Six Sigma methods and tools such as Minitab, DOE, and SPC., • Excellent planning, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. This is a great opportunity to join an innovative scale-up and directly contribute to the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective products to market.