Design Engineer for Medical Devices

Pharmaceutical Company3 days ago
Boston, MA, United States
Remote
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Design Quality Lead to support Digital Health Technology (DHT) and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) initiatives within a highly regulated medical device environment. This role will provide quality and regulatory oversight for AI-enabled medical technologies throughout the product development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Product Development, and external business partners to ensure compliance with global medical device regulations and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain QMS procedures, SOPs, and guidance documentation supporting Digital Health and SaMD initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, IVDR, MDR, and IEC 62304 requirements
  • Provide quality oversight for Design Control activities including risk management, CAPA, change control, and design reviews
  • Support supplier qualification and quality oversight activities for external business partners
  • Review and support technical documentation, DHF deliverables, and regulatory submission packages
  • Participate in product development activities to ensure quality and compliance requirements are integrated throughout the lifecycle
  • Support audit readiness, inspection preparation, and regulatory compliance initiatives
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and mitigate quality and compliance risks
  • Assist in review and response activities for regulatory agency questions and submissions

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related discipline
  • 7+ years of Quality or Regulatory experience within medical devices or SaMD environments
  • Strong understanding of Design Controls and medical device development lifecycle
  • Experience with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, IEC 62304, MDR/IVDR, and risk management principles
  • Experience supporting CAPA, change control, DHF documentation, and regulatory compliance activities
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a matrixed and cross-functional environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting AI-enabled Digital Health Technologies or Software as a Medical Device products
  • Experience supporting 510(k), PMA, or De Novo regulatory submissions
  • Prior experience working with global regulatory and quality teams

Interview Process

2 rounds of virtual interviews.

Required Skills

Technical Documentation Review
Risk Management
IVDR
CAPA
MDR
ISO 13485
Cross-functional Collaboration
FDA 21 CFR Part 820
IEC 62304
Regulatory Compliance
Audit Readiness
Design Controls