Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, Medical Devices

  • Location: Illinois, United States
  • Type: Contract To Hire
  • Job ID: 10538
  • Work Setting: Off-Site
  • Posted: August 13, 2026
  • Closing Date: March 19, 2027
  • Tax Status: W2

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer – Medical Devices (Contract to Hire)
Location: Remote
Hours: 20–30 hours/week (Contract)
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to support medical device clients across the full product lifecycle. This is an opportunity to join a growing consulting firm where your expertise will directly influence client success and company growth.

Responsibilities:
  • Implement and improve FDA QMSR/ISO 13485 Quality Systems
  • Lead Design Control activities and maintain Design History Files
  • Develop Risk Management documentation (ISO 14971)
  • Create Design Traceability Matrices
  • Conduct supplier qualification and quality audits (desk and on-site)
  • Lead CAPA, nonconformance, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Support manufacturing quality and Design Transfer
  • Participate in Design Reviews and Post-Market Surveillance
  • Support FDA and EU MDR regulatory activities
  • Build strong client relationships and serve as a trusted quality advisor
  • Support FDA and EU MDR regulatory activities, with the opportunity to expand Regulatory Affairs knowledge and responsibilities over time
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years in medical device Quality Assurance
  • Strong knowledge of FDA QMSR, 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971
  • Experience implementing Quality Management Systems
  • Excellent communication and technical writing skills
  • ASQ CQA or CMDA certification strongly preferred
Ideal Candidate:

A self-directed leader with strong technical skills, excellent judgment, adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for helping innovative medical technologies improve patient care. Someone who thrives in a fast-paced consulting environment, enjoys expanding their knowledge and capabilities, and is excited by the opportunity to potentially grow beyond Quality Assurance into broader Regulatory Affairs responsibilities.

 
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