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VB Spine · 1 day ago

Staff Advanced Quality Engineer

VB Spine is a mission-focused company that supports surgeons during life-changing spinal procedures. They are seeking a Staff Advanced Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance efforts in new product development, ensuring design excellence and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

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Hiring Manager
Matt Downey
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Responsibilities

Act as the lead Quality Assurance representative on cross-functional new product development (NPD) teams
Collaborate with technical experts in R&D, Process Development, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Project Management to define design requirements and develop manufacturing processes for new product development
Lead risk management activities and develop risk management plans and reports for product and process quality
Create and maintain quality assurance documentation to support product development and regulatory submissions
Identify and address gaps in design control processes and procedures
Participate in design reviews to evaluate product risks and mitigation strategies
Define and support design verification and validation test requirements and reports
Promote efficient and statistically valid testing practices
Support the definition of critical quality attributes and risk-based product evaluations
Facilitate product design transfers to internal or external manufacturing
Analyze feedback from early product launches and address quality issues
Perform health risk assessments for post-market events
Use tools such as FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, and GD&T for continuous improvement
Interact with regulatory agencies and support audits and submissions

Qualification

Quality AssuranceRisk ManagementDesign VerificationMedical Device RegulationsCertified Quality EngineerSix Sigma Green/Black BeltFMEARoot Cause AnalysisStatistical AnalysisMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingProject Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or related discipline required
Minimum 5 years of experience in medical device or other regulated industries
Knowledge of design and process verification and validation in product development
Expertise with quality tools such as FMEA, GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, and Mistake Proofing
Proficiency in reading and interpreting CAD drawings
Strong foundation in quality concepts such as CAPA, audits, and statistics
Ability to manage multiple projects in a matrixed organization
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
Experience working in compliance and risk assessment scenarios
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab)
<20% travel required

Preferred

MS, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) preferred
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred
Experience with US and international medical device regulations and agency interactions (e.g., FDA, TUV, MoH)

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Opportunity to grow within a fast-paced, dynamic company

Company

VB Spine

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VB Spine provides spine implants and spinal solutions for surgical procedures and patient care.