Senior Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer (Niles)

Company Description

LSL Healthcare is a leading national supplier and a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), recognized as a trusted partner in healthcare supply chains. We specialize in customizing medical and surgical kits, procedure trays, and disposable medical equipment. Committed to quality, value, and exceptional customer service, we provide tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of healthcare facilities nationwide.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA / QC) Engineer to lead and support key quality and compliance initiatives. This position provides independent quality assurance support throughout the development and commercialization of medical products including combination products, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in sterilization, auditing, remediation, and cross-functional collaboration. This role reports directly to the Director of Quality & Regulatory.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Lead quality assurance efforts throughout the design, development, and commercialization phases of medical devices and combination products.
• Review and maintain Design History Files (DHF's) to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and company procedures. Manage and contribute to the Design History File (DHF) documentation, including development, review, approval, and maintenance for regulatory filings and design transfer.
• Lead and perform risk management activities using ISO 14971 standards, focusing on product safety, defining critical quality attributes, and assessing residual risks.
• Ensure compliance with applicable medical device regulations (e.g., 21CFR820, ISO 13485, QMSR, MDSAP) and internal quality system requirements.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams on quality systems, design requirements, issue resolution, and problem-solving efforts.
• Support preparations for, and participate in, regulatory agency inspections and internal / external audits.
• Develop, revise, and review policies, procedures, and technical documentation to maintain and effective quality systems.
• Manage on-market design changes, identify gaps / improvement opportunities, and lead investigations for CAPAs and NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports).
• Support the creation of regulatory submission documentation and evaluate proposed manufacturing changes for regulatory filing strategies.
• Lead accelerated aging (ASTM F1980) and real-time aging studies for shelf-life determination of packaged products.
• Design, formulate, and execute sterilization validation studies (IQ, OQ, PQ).
• Establish routine monitoring programs for sterilization and plan and execute requalification activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Compensation & Benefits :

The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,873.42 - $85,352.94 per year. The actual pay rate will vary based on applicants location, education, relevant experience, skills, and education. This role is eligible for bonus and / or performance-based incentives.

LSL Healthcare offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental, vision, life, short- term and long-term disability, AD&D insurance, and 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as professional development opportunities.

LSL Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by law. LSL is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion promoting teamwork.