Senior Quality & Regulatory Engineer

Watertown, Massachusetts Permanent USD100,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
This role serves as the U.S. quality and regulatory owner for FDA‑cleared implantable medical devices manufactured overseas. You'll lead QMS execution, design controls, supplier quality, and regulatory compliance while working closely with global partners.
  • Be the first U.S. quality leader for FDA‑cleared implantable devices
  • Own QMS, design controls, and global supplier oversight end‑to‑end

About Our Client

This is a fast‑growing medical device company developing advanced, patient‑specific technologies in a highly regulated space. The organization operates with a small‑team, high‑ownership mindset and is building the foundation for long‑term scale.

Job Description

  • Act as the U.S. quality lead for products manufactured by overseas partners
  • Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System
  • Support design controls, design transfer, and technical documentation
  • Review and approve batch records prior to U.S. product release
  • Drive nonconformances, CAPAs, risk assessments, and design reviews
  • Coordinate closely with ISO 13485-certified manufacturing partners

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.

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

A successful Senior Quality Engineer should have:

  • 3-5 years of experience in a regulated medical device environment
  • 1-2 years of Quality Systems Engineering for implantable products
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, design controls, and risk management
  • Experience supporting manufacturing transfers and supplier quality
  • Ability to work independently as the sole U.S. quality owner
  • Strong communication skills for cross‑functional and global teams

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $140,000 USD.
  • First dedicated U.S. Quality/Regulatory hire with real ownership
  • Broad exposure to QMS leadership, design oversight, and suppliers
  • High visibility with executive leadership and global partners
  • Opportunity for rapid growth in an early‑stage environment
  • Potential for equity participation for high performers
Contact
Cian Troy
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7017513

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Quality, Technical
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Watertown
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cian Troy
Job Reference
JN-052026-7017513