Design Assurance Engineer 3

Hologic, Inc.
Marlborough, MA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$97,600.0 - $152,700.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Job source

Tech stack

Verification and Validation (Software) GXP

Job description

Hologic is dedicated to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical devices that impact lives every day. As a Sr. Design Assurance Engineer, you will play a critical role in embedding quality, compliance, and safety into our products throughout their entire life cycle-from development to market and post-market follow-up. You’ll leverage your technical expertise and collaborative skills to drive product excellence and regulatory compliance, championing quality at every step.

Requirements

  • Comprehensive understanding of design control, risk management, quality systems, and change management for regulated medical devices .
  • Deep familiarity with FDA Medical Devices 820 Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485, ISO 14971:2019, EU Medical Device Directive (MDD), and Medical Device Regulation (MDR) .
  • Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices, Usability, Reliability, Electrical Safety, and Software standards/regulations .
  • Expertise in requirements analysis, including development of testable and measurable specifications, as well as verification and validation for regulated products .
  • Integrated knowledge of product performance accuracy and clinical efficacy, supporting quality and compliance throughout the device life cycle .

Skills

  • Ability to drive action in accordance with Deming Cycle (PDCA) principles .
  • Strong written, verbal, and technical communication skills; fluent English (written and verbal).
  • Effective presentation skills and ability to clearly communicate compliance assessments.
  • Ability to work on project teams and take leadership roles on critical tasks to ensure timely completion and resolution .
  • Proficient in test method validation, root cause failure analysis, statistical methods, and design of experiments .
  • Skilled in collaboration, teamwork, responsibility/accountability, organization/planning/time management, problem solving/creativity, strategic/analytic/critical thinking, flexibility, and adaptability.
  • Bilingual ability, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, and Six Sigma certification are beneficial .

Behaviors

  • Demonstrates sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques to solve diverse problems.
  • Functions as a seasoned, creative professional, resolving a wide range of issues independently .
  • Networks effectively with senior internal and external personnel within area of expertise.
  • Acts as a significant contributor in assessing product performance and clinical efficacy, prioritizing compliance to maximize quality and customer safety .
  • Champions continuous improvement and embeds quality and compliance into daily operations and strategic initiatives., * 5-8 years with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Biomedical or related field preferred; 2-5 years with a Bachelor’s in a Technical Field; 1-3 years with a Master’s Degree; 0-1 years with a PhD .
  • Prior experience in medical device or other highly regulated industry.
  • Experienced with FDA 820 Design Control requirements, ISO 13485, ISO 14971:2019, EU MDD, EU MDR .
  • Experienced with Good Laboratory Practices, Usability, Reliability, Electrical Safety, and Software standards/regulations .

Benefits & conditions

We are committed to making Hologic the destination for top talent. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career.

The annualized base salary range for this role is $97,600-$152,700 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, education, business needs and market demand.

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