Senior Quality Engineer

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Quality Engineer supports corrective and preventive action (CAPA) remediation by reviewing and updating legacy records, managing CAPA processes from initiation through closure, and ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO, and internal quality system requirements within a regulated medical device environment. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to perform gap assessments, correct documentation, and provide guidance on CAPA processes and electronic quality management system (eQMS) usage, directly contributing to patient safety and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage CAPA processes from initiation through investigation, action tracking, effectiveness verification, and closure.
• Support CAPA remediation by reviewing, updating, and correcting legacy CAPA records to meet current compliance standards.
• Perform detailed gap assessments of existing quality documentation and records, and implement updates to align with FDA, ISO, and internal quality system requirements.
• Ensure all CAPA-related activities comply with applicable FDA regulations, ISO standards, and internal quality system procedures.
• Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Engineering teams to investigate issues, determine root causes, and define effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct and document root cause analyses using structured problem-solving methods to identify and address underlying issues.
• Provide support and guidance to colleagues on CAPA processes, quality system expectations, and use of the eQMS or related quality management tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate design controls, risk management, and FMEA outputs into CAPA activities and quality improvements.
• Contribute to supplier quality activities and audits by supporting investigations, documentation, and corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare, review, and maintain high-quality documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Use statistical analysis and data-driven decision making to evaluate trends, assess CAPA effectiveness, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support internal and external audit activities related to CAPA, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and project teams to drive timely completion of CAPA actions and remediation projects.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience with CAPA management, including initiation, investigation, action tracking, and closure in a regulated environment.
• Strong root cause analysis skills and proficiency with structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with medical devices or other regulated industries.
• Working knowledge of FDA quality system regulations and ISO-based quality systems.
• Experience with electronic quality management systems (eQMS) or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in performing gap assessments and updating documentation to meet compliance standards.
• Knowledge of ISO-based risk management principles and practices.
• Experience with design controls and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Ability to apply statistical analysis and data-driven decision making to quality issues and CAPA effectiveness.
• Strong documentation and written communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Engineering teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification is preferred.
• Experience working within a quality management system for medical devices.
• Exposure to supplier quality activities and quality audits.
• Familiarity with innovative medical technologies and products.
• Comfort working in a documentation-heavy role with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Interest in contributing to patient outcomes and quality of life through improved product quality.

Work Environment

The role operates in a fast-paced, project-driven environment focused on CAPA remediation and continuous improvement within a regulated medical device setting. You will collaborate closely with Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, and Operations teams in a mix of independent work and team-based problem solving. The position involves significant documentation work with a strong emphasis on compliance, accuracy, and regulatory alignment. The work setting is office-based or hybrid, supporting a collaborative, cross-functional culture that offers hands-on experience with innovative products and advanced quality systems in the foot and ankle medical device space.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Englewood, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Englewood,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

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