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A Day in the Life
CathWorks, recently acquired by Medtronic, is the leader in digital health innovations that improve the lives of patients globally. The CathWorks FFRangio® System combines AI and computational science to obtain physiologic information from routine angiograms (X-rays), eliminating the need for drug stimulation and invasive pressure wires. It provides physicians with a quick and reliable intraprocedural physiologic assessment for the entire coronary tree, making it practical for every patient.As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day quality activities while helping harmonize quality and regulatory processes across the organization. This position focuses on design controls, CAPA, complaint handling, software development lifecycle activities, and regulatory compliance within a regulated medical device environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality system requirements are effectively implemented, maintained, and continuously improved, supporting the delivery of innovative technologies that advance patient care.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:
- Assist in aligning and implementing design control processes, including requirements management, design reviews, verification/validation, and traceability.
- Support the mapping, migration, and harmonization of quality system processes, including document control, training, audits, and related quality activities; support internal and external audits as applicable.
- Participate in the integration and standardization of CAPA and complaints handling processes, ensuring effective root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
- Support software development lifecycle processes, including requirements management, design reviews, validation, and testing.
- Ensure all integrated processes meet applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, MDR, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 11, etc.), including electronic records and signatures, risk analysis, and audit readiness.
- Assist in updating and maintaining quality documentation, provide training to stakeholders on new or revised processes, identify process gaps, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in medical device quality engineering, including QMS, design controls, CAPA, complaints management, and software validation.
- Working knowledge of FDA regulations, MDR, ISO 13485, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
- Experience with software development lifecycle processes in regulated environments is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional environments.
Experience with QMS integration or harmonization projects and electronic QMS platforms would be considered an advantage.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
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Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).