Senior Quality Engineer

Nova Biomedical Corp

Norwood, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Auditing, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Cafeteria, Change Control, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Document Change Management, Documentation Review, Drug Development, Engineering Change Order, Engineering Drawing, Establish Priorities, External Audit, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Genetics, Global Branding, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), ISO 9001, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Internal Audit, International Health, Interpret Regulations, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Minitab, Multitasking, Operations Processes, Osmolarity, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Power BI, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Control Engineering, Process Validation, Production Control, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Risk, Root Cause Analysis, Spreadsheets, Statistics Software, Team Player, Technical Writing, Test Data, Test Fixtures, Testing, Trend Analysis, Validation Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Norwood, MA
POSTED
17 days ago

Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary:

The Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible for providing Quality Engineering support to ensure quality practices are implemented and maintained across design transfer, inspection, production, and data monitoring. This role leads quality initiatives and projects, supports process and equipment qualification, and ensures compliance with established procedures by collaborating with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve issues. Additionally, it ensures Quality Systems are integrated into all operational activities and represents the sites quality management system by communicating and influencing leadership on continuous improvements.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide expertise and general oversight for the management and improvement of Nova Biomedicals Quality Systems, including quality planning, quality control planning, internal auditing, inspection procedures, document controls, change management, process controls, quality records, corrective and preventive activities, validations, and data management.
  • Develop plans to resolve quality issues and use communication and analytical skills to generate support for changes. Effectively communicate with leadership to weigh pros and cons of changes and present solutions that meet business and quality/compliance needs.
  • Mentor quality engineers
  • Make risk-based decisions confidently
  • Prepare and review Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and Manufacturing Variances (MV) for operating procedures and operating instructions.
  • Design and validate queries and reports for data from Production, Non-Conforming Materials and Corrective and Preventive Actions on the Database.
  • Participate in and/or lead Product Line Quality Committees (PLQC) as appropriate.
  • Format, manage and maintain Quality Control Plans and PFMEAs for new products to ensure that Quality Requirements are in place when new products are introduced into Manufacturing.
  • Review and analyze specifications relating to acceptance activities.
  • Support Quality Plan activities in support of company projects.
  • Analyze data and generate reports to identify trends and to draw effective conclusions.
  • Generate and review Validation Protocols and Reports (IQ, OQ, PQ) for adequacy, completeness, and compliance with Quality Systems requirements.
  • Participate in external audits and where appropriate interact directly with auditors to address concerns and answer queries.
  • Ensure that validation activities are appropriate to their needs and in alignment with Nova Biomedicals procedures.
  • Maintain and oversee the Nova Biomedical Validation File and Log (a Microsoft Excel file) and the Nova Biomedical Validated Spreadsheet Log (Excel) and File.
  • Identify and implement problem-solving activities to determine root cause and effective corrective action.
  • Quality Management Review: Contribute to the information gathering for the QMS management review process.
  • Assist management with improving Quality Systems and increasing plant-wide compliance with appropriate regulations.
  • Proactively identify quality system gaps and develop solutions to close gaps, leveraging existing quality systems.

Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or the technical sciences
  • 7 plus years Medical Device/IVD Experience as a Quality Engineer, or 4+ as a Senior Quality Engineer within an FDA regulated reagents, medical device, or IVD manufacturing company.
  • Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Medical Devices (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, & ISO 14971, IVDR) and the ability to interpret regulations and apply appropriately
  • Experience in FDA regulated environment.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
  • Detail-oriented, able to read and interpret technical documents
  • Works well with multi-disciplined team and understand task requirements
  • Ability to exercise judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results
  • Computer literacy including MS Word, MS Excel MS Access
  • Statistical Software experience, i.e. Minitab
  • Previous experience working with Master Control and/or Power BI a plus
  • Auditing experience and certification is preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Ability to work in an office, laboratory, and light manufacturing environment as needed.
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while reviewing documentation, participating in meetings, or supporting lab activities.
  • Ability to lift, carry, or move equipment, test fixtures, or materials up to 25 lbs occasionally.
  • Ability to perform hands-on tasks such as inspecting components, handling small parts, or supporting test setups that may require fine motor skills.
  • Ability to wear appropriate PPE (e.g., lab coat, gloves, safety glasses) when working in laboratory or production areas.
  • Ability to move between different work areas, including R&D labs, production floors, and meeting spaces.
  • Visual acuity sufficient to read engineering drawings, specifications, and test data, both on screens and on paper.
  • Occasional travel (up to 10%) to suppliers, manufacturing partners, or other company sites may be required.

Why Work for Nova Biomedical

  • Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
  • Competitive 401k company match
  • Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Generous Tuition reimbursement
  • Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development, engagement and events
  • Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
  • Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: Hybrid work schedule on-site in Norwood, MA, 4 days/week on-site

Targeted Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000/year.

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidates experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

About the company

At Nova Biomedical, were not just building instruments, were powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Novas cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, were setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, were building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, youll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.

Explore whats next with us at novabiomedical.com or aicompanies.com

EEO Statement:

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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About the Company

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Nova Biomedical Corp

Nova Biomedical develops, manufactures, and sells advanced technology blood testing analyzers. We employ over 1,000 people, with sales and service subsidiaries in eight countries and distributors in more than 90 additional countries. Nova has manufacturing facilities in Waltham and Billerica, Massachusetts, Belo Horizonte, Brazil and in Taipei, Taiwan. Nova is one of the 25 largest in vitro diagnostic companies in the world and the largest privately owned in vitro diagnostic company in the United States.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Medical Devices and Supplies
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
http://www.novabio.us/