Quality Specialist - Medical Device Manufacturer

Elk Grove Village, Illinois Permanent USD60,000 - USD80,000 per year View Job Description
Our client, a leading electro-mechanical manufacturer serving the medical device industry, is seeking a Quality Specialist to support and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) while contributing to product quality assurance initiatives.
  • Opportunity to have an impact on people's lives
  • Bonus Eligible!

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established medical device manufacturer recognized for its innovative electro-mechanical products and technologies. As the company continues to expand and launch a new generation of products, they are seeking a professional who can contribute to product quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Operating under ISO 13485-certified quality standards, the organization serves customers in nearly 50 countries and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through products that enhance patient outcomes worldwide.

Job Description

Product Review & Release

  • Review Device History Records (DHRs), manufacturing documentation, inspection data, and quality records to confirm products meet release requirements.
  • Perform final quality review and disposition of production lots in accordance with established procedures and regulatory standards.
  • Verify completion of all required manufacturing, testing, inspection, and labeling activities before product release.
  • Identify and escalate quality concerns, deviations, or nonconformances that could affect product acceptance or release decisions.
  • Support investigations and corrective actions related to product release issues.



Complaint Management & Investigation

  • Review, document, and process customer complaints in compliance with established quality and regulatory procedures.
  • Assess complaints for completeness, risk level, investigation needs, and potential regulatory reporting requirements.
  • Participate in complaint investigations to determine root cause and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
  • Analyze complaint trends and performance data to identify recurring issues and emerging quality concerns.
  • Escalate significant quality events and potentially reportable issues to Quality and Regulatory teams.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant complaint documentation and records.



Internal & Supplier Audits

  • Conduct internal and supplier audits in accordance with approved audit schedules and procedures.
  • Evaluate quality management system processes for compliance with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA requirements, and internal standards.
  • Document audit observations, findings, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions resulting from audit findings.
  • Support audit readiness initiatives, regulatory inspections, and ongoing compliance activities.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree (Engineering-related preferred)
  • 2+ years of manufacturing experience within quality
  • Understanding of ISO 9001
  • Experience with electro-mechanical processes is preferred
  • Medical device experience
  • Combination device experience is preferred
  • Experience working with capital equipment
  • Experience working with sterile products is preferred
  • Understanding of ISO 14971 and UL 60601 is preferred
  • CQE certification is preferred
  • Six Sigma belt is preferred
  • Sponsorship is not provided

What's on Offer

  • Base salary between $60k-$80k
  • Health, dental, vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • 4% annual bonus incentive
Contact
George Sherlock
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7101172

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Elk Grove Village
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Sherlock
Job Reference
JN-092026-7101172
 

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