Lead Design Quality Engineer - Medical Devices
hace 9 días
Falmouth
Lead Design Quality Engineer - Medical DevicesHybrid Role | 2 Weeks On-Site in Falmouth, Cornwall / 2 Weeks Remote A rare opportunity has opened for an experienced Lead Design Quality Engineer to join a global healthcare organisation developing complex, highly regulated medical devices that directly impact patient outcomes worldwide. This role offers a highly attractive hybrid working model, two weeks working on-site in beautiful Falmouth, Cornwall followed by two weeks working remotely from home. The Opportunity You will work closely with R&D, manufacturing, and supplier partners, shaping quality strategy across design controls, risk management, verification & validation, and supplier quality. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign Quality Leadership * Act as the Quality representative within product and process development teams * Lead design control activities including design reviews, verification, validation, specifications, and documentation * Provide technical guidance on quality engineering methodologies Risk Management * Lead risk management activities across product development * Drive FMEA execution and risk mitigation strategies * Partner with design teams to proactively manage product and process risks Verification & Validation * Support development of master test plans, traceability matrices, and validation strategies * Review test protocols and reports for regulatory and technical compliance * Support development and validation of product and process test methods Manufacturing & Supplier Quality * Support Design for Manufacturability initiatives * Lead supplier quality activities including PPAP and tooling qualification * Participate in supplier selection and specification reviews CAPA & Non-Conformance * Lead investigations into complex product issues and nonconformances * Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions * Review and disposition nonconforming materials in pilot and clinical builds Continuous Improvement * Identify opportunities to strengthen design control processes * Apply statistical analysis and quality tools to support data-driven decisions * Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and quality systems What We're Looking For * 5+ years' experience in Quality Engineering within the medical device industry * Strong knowledge of design controls, risk management, and medical device manufacturing * Solid understanding of FDA and international regulatory frameworks * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills * Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Science, or a related field Compensation & Benefits * Competitive base salary aligned with senior medical device quality leadership roles * 10% annual performance bonus * Excellent global benefits package including comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, and wellbeing support Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.