Principal Quality Engineer

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from GForce Life Sciences Executive MSP Recruiter at GForce Life Sciences Principal Quality Engineer 4-month contract - potential to extend Onsite in Newton, MA Key Responsibilities: Act as the Quality subject matter expert for Incoming Inspection and Supplier Quality on new product development teams. Develop and implement procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating components, materials, and products. Create test plans and inspect materials using dimensional and attribute criteria. Select and validate optimal measurement tools and inspection sampling plans (AQL-based). Apply quality engineering tools such as FMEA, DOE, root cause analysis, and statistical methods (e.g., Six Sigma). Lead the development of visual and functional inspections for mechanical, electrical, injection-molded, and packaging components. Support equipment calibration processes and retrieval of calibrated devices for production use. Investigate non-conformances and manage root cause analysis from MRBs, RMAs, and CAPAs. Trend and analyze quality data from NCMRs and RMAs. Participate in supplier audits and site visits. Support manufacturing transfers, including documentation (DMR/DHR) and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ). Perform other quality-related tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Life Sciences. 10+ years of quality engineering experience in the medical device industry, especially with electro-mechanical devices. Strong background in new product development and design controls. Hands-on experience with metrology, inspection tools, and test method development. In-depth knowledge of QSR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and EU MDR. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Other Industries Medical Equipment Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GForce Life Sciences by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Quality Engineer” roles. Marlborough, MA $75,000.00-$85,000.00 2 weeks ago Bedford, MA $115,000.00-$145,000.00 2 weeks ago Bedford, MA $100,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago Canton, MA $58,000.00-$75,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr