Mechanical Quality / Design Control Engineer

Experience: 5-10 years / Band C

Key Responsibilities

• Design Control & Documentation (NPD): Drive completion of Design History Files (DHF) from user needs to design outputs, ensuring compliance for new orthopedic product introductions.
• Verification & Validation (V&V): Lead test protocol development and execution for biomechanical, sterilization, and material validation to confirm product performance.
• Risk Management: Maintain the Risk Management File (ISO 14971), conducting FMEA and clinical risk assessments across the product lifecycle.
• Life Cycle Management (LCM): Oversee sustaining engineering activities, including product modifications, line extensions, and engineering change requests (ECR/ECO).
• Design Transfer: Collaborate with Manufacturing and Operations to ensure smooth, compliant transfer of designs into production.
• Regulatory Support: Provide documentation for audits and regulatory submissions (FDA 510k, EU MDR) and participate in design reviews.
• Process Improvement: Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve design control processes, reduce defects, and enhance efficiency.
• Quality & Field Support: Conduct field inspections, calibration, PFMEA, and maintain field quality procedures/work instructions.
• CAPA & Non‑Conformance: Support corrective/preventive actions, quality holds, and resolution of non‑conformances.
• Inspection & Testing: Perform verification of finished goods, purchased products, and raw materials; conduct visual/dimensional inspections per GMP requirements.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate issues, recommend corrective actions, and ensure preventive measures are implemented.
• Training & Mentorship: Train team members on inspection methods, equipment use, and quality systems.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Quality Managers, Field Offices, Commercial Operations, and Distribution teams to support projects and quality initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering
• 3+ years of quality or manufacturing engineering experience
• Working knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971
• Experience with inspections, technical drawings, and measurement equipment
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with PC-based tools and quality documentation systems