Verification Validation Engineer, Medical Device (San Francisco Bay Area)
3 Days Old
*** This is not a software role***
The focus will be mechanical / medical device testing and V&V protocols through simulated use studies in partnership with surgeons
Responsibilities
Design Verification & Validation:
Plan, execute, and document design verification and validation (V&V) activities to support product development and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
Technical Support:
Provide engineering support for all technical aspects of the product, including instruments and systems throughout the product lifecycle.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure product development and V&V activities align with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA QSRs, ISO 13485, ISO 14971). Support documentation and submission efforts as required.
Design Control:
Participate in and support the design control process, including documentation, reviews, traceability, and compliance with quality management systems.
Sustaining Engineering:
Assist in post-market product support, including root cause analysis and engineering evaluations to address product issues or improvements.
Quality and Compliance Authority:
Exercise authority to hold any product or QA/RA documentation from shipment or further processing in the event of potential non-compliance. Escalate concerns to direct supervisor or higher management promptly.
Qualifications:
3+ years of recent experience as a Verification & Validation Engineer in a fast-growing medical device company, ideally focused on specialty medical practices.
Project Management Skills: Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage schedules and meet deadlines. Shows initiative and persistence in driving tasks to completion.
Technical Writing: Clear and accurate technical writing skills, with close attention to detail.
Standards-Based Testing: Experience performing testing in accordance with industry standards such as ISO or ASTM.
Communication & Teamwork: Strong communicator who works well with engineers, surgeons, clinicians, and sales/distribution teams.
Cross-Functional Knowledge: Solid understanding of how different areas of a medical device company work together including engineering, manufacturing, R&D, product marketing, clinical, regulatory, and quality.
Test Fixture Design: Experience designing and building mechanical test fixtures using tools like mills, lathes, or 3D printers.
- Location:
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Nan