Medical Device Component Development Engineer
We are seeking a Medical Device Component Development Engineer to support component development, product lifecycle management, and engineering change activities for regulated medical devices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in design controls, verification & validation, supplier quality, process validation, and regulatory compliance.
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead component development and engineering change projects from concept to implementation.
Manage project timelines, risks, and cross-functional coordination.
Support Design Verification & Validation (V&V), test protocols, and technical documentation.
Partner with suppliers on component qualification, DFM reviews, tooling, and process capability.
Support manufacturing transfer, IQ/OQ/PQ, pilot builds, and production readiness.
Apply Design Controls, PLM, ECO/ECN/ECR, Risk Management, and Quality System requirements.
Review engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
Drive root cause analysis using CAPA, 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone methodologies.
Communicate project status, risks, and technical recommendations to stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Experience in Medical Device Component Development or Product Development.
Strong knowledge of:
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Design Controls & Engineering Change Management (ECO/ECN/ECR)
Design Verification & Validation (V&V)
ISO 14971, DFMEA, PFMEA
ISO 13485 & FDA 21 CFR Part 820/QMSR
Supplier Quality Engineering & Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Process Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
GD&T and engineering drawings
Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a regulated medical device environment.
Preferred Skills
Medical Device Product Development
Supplier Quality & Component Qualification
Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
Manufacturing Transfer & Validation
Root Cause Analysis (CAPA, 8D)
Stakeholder & Project Management