Design Quality Assurance Engineer II

Position Summary The Design Quality Assurance (DQA) Engineer is responsible for ensuring that product design and development activities comply with applicable regulatory and quality requirements, including ISO13485, EUMDR (2017/745), MDSAP, and FDA21CFRPart820 (QSR). This role partners closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Program Management to ensure design control compliance, effective risk management, and successful product development from concept through commercialization. Responsibilities Ensure compliance with Design Controls (21CFR820.30) and ISO13485 design and development requirements. Provide quality oversight for design and development activities throughout the product lifecycle. Participate in and approve design reviews, ensuring deliverables meet regulatory and internal quality standards. Ensure completeness and compliance of Design History Files (DHF). Lead and support design control deliverables, including design and development plans, design inputs and outputs, design verification and validation (DV&V), and design transfer. Maintain robust traceability matrices linking user needs, design inputs, outputs, verification, and validation. Facilitate and review risk management activities in accordance with ISO14971, including hazard analysis, risk assessments and mitigations, and risk‑benefit analysis. Review and approve design verification and validation protocols and reports. Ensure test methods are scientifically sound and compliant with regulatory expectations. Evaluate statistical justifications for sample sizes and acceptance criteria. Ensure alignment of validation activities with intended use and user needs. Ensure appropriate design change control processes are followed, including re‑verification/re‑validation as required. Assess impact of changes on regulatory submissions and product risk. Ensure smooth design transfer to manufacturing with complete and compliant documentation. Review Device Master Record (DMR) elements for accuracy and completeness. Partner with Manufacturing and Process Engineering on validation strategies (IQ/OQ/PQ alignment with design intent). Support internal and external audits (FDA, Notified Body, MDSAP) related to design controls. Act as SME for design quality systems during inspections. Analyze design‑related quality metrics (e.g., complaints, CAPAs, field issues). Support CAPA investigations related to design deficiencies. Education / Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, etc.). Minimum 2–5 years of experience in medical device quality or design assurance. Knowledge of ISO13485, FDA21CFRPart820 (QSR), EUMDR, MDSAP, ISO14971. Specialized Skills / Other Requirements Experience supporting ClassII/III medical devices. Direct involvement in FDA inspections, Notified Body audits, or MDSAP audits. ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) or equivalent preferred. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority. High attention to detail with strong documentation skills. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between \$87,400 – 131,100 however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package will also include benefits such as medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, participation in 401(k) savings plan, and various paid time off benefits, such as PTO, short‑ and long‑term disability and parental leave, dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, the employee will be in an “at‑will” position and the company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time. Teleflex Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr