Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Ztek Consulting
Andover, MA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Software Quality Failure Mode Effects Analysis Systems Development Life Cycle Verification and Validation (Software) Software Quality Assurance (SQA)

Job description

In this role you will play a key role in:

  • Serving as the quality lead on product development teams, ensuring compliance with design controls across all lifecycle phases (planning, inputs/outputs, verification, validation, transfer, and change management)
  • Establishing and maintaining DHF, DMR, and DHR, ensuring complete traceability from user needs through verification and validation evidence
  • Leading and maintaining risk management activities (hazard analysis, FMEA, risk files) and ensuring integration of risk controls into design and validation activities
  • Providing quality oversight of software SDLC activities, ensuring compliance with applicable standards (e.g., IEC 62304) and integration with system-level risk management
  • Reviewing and approving design, software, and validation deliverables to ensure completeness, consistency, and audit readiness
  • Supporting verification, validation, and design transfer activities, ensuring alignment between design outputs and production processes
  • Leading or supporting CAPA, nonconformance investigations, and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement
  • Supporting internal and external audits (FDA, Notified Body, ISO), and contributing to regulatory submissions (e.g., IDE, PMA, EU MDR)

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Biomedical, Software, Systems) or a related technical discipline
  • Advanced degree (Master’s) in Engineering, Quality, or Regulatory Affairs preferred
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., ASQ CQE, CSQE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt) are a plus, * 10+ years of experience in Quality Engineering supporting regulated medical device development (Class II/III preferred)
  • Strong hands on experience with design controls, DHF management, and traceability in regulated environments
  • Working knowledge of applicable standards and regulations (e.g., 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304)
  • Experience supporting software quality within the SDLC and understanding of software risk management principles
  • Proven experience with risk management tools (e.g., FMEA, hazard analysis) and integration into product development
  • Experience supporting audits and regulatory submissions, with the ability to defend design and quality documentation
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills with ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
  • Experience with quality systems, eQMS/PLM tools, and defect/CAPA management processes, Job Description: Working from client office: Yes (Hybrid 3 days per week). Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Software, Systems) or a related technic…
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