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Overview

This confidential client is hiring a Quality Engineer I to support onsite quality engineering activities for medical device products in Parsippany Troy Hills, NJ. This is a full-time, 12-month contract role (with possible extension) focused on inspection, testing, audit support, CAPA, and supplier quality oversight. The role requires 2+ years of relevant quality engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent with quality certification (e.g., CQE).

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Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and maintain procedures, specifications, and standards for the confidential client's products and processes.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address nonconformances.
• Collect and analyze data for gauge evaluation and product evaluation.
• Identify critical personnel, gauges, procedures, and materials required for new product introductions.
• Verify supplier capability and ensure suppliers meet confidential client quality requirements.
• Perform audits, inspections, and product/process testing to confirm compliance with requirements.
• Support cross-functional teams on quality objectives and product requirements.
• Support quality activities for new product development and existing manufacturing processes.
• Apply quality engineering principles to identify and resolve product or process issues.

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Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant Quality Engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering — or an alternative Bachelor's degree plus a quality engineering certification (e.g., CQE).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and engage with internal departments, suppliers, regulatory agencies, and external partners.
• Strong track record of delivering results and meeting deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication across multiple organizational levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• LinkedIn profile required.

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Technical Skills & Knowledge

Candidates should have a working knowledge of:

• Blueprint reading
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• QSR and ISO regulations relevant to medical devices
• Design assurance practices
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• Product testing methods
• Gauge and product evaluation
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Quality audits and inspection processes
• Optical comparators and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification.
• Experience in the medical device industry — orthopedic device experience strongly preferred.
• Supplier quality experience, including supplier assessments and corrective action support.
• Hands-on experience with quality systems, product testing, inspection techniques, and process improvement.

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Core Competencies

• Quality Engineering
• Quality Assurance
• CAPA implementation
• FMEA facilitation
• GD&T / Blueprint reading
• Product & Process Testing
• Inspection & Audit execution
• Gauge evaluation and CMM/optical comparator use
• Understanding of QSR / ISO regulations
• Supplier quality management

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Work Environment & Travel

• Work arrangement: Onsite in Parsippany Troy Hills, NJ.
• Travel: Up to 20%.
• Relocation: Accepted.
• Interview: Virtual.
• Visa: Open to all visa statuses.
• Employment type: Full-time, 12-month contract.
• Number of openings: 12.

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Compensation

• Rate: $40–$43 per hour (hourly range provided by the source posting).

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Candidate Submission Requirements

Applicants must be prepared to provide:

• Updated résumé
• LinkedIn profile
• Confirmation of availability and work authorization
• Confirmation of willingness to work onsite in Parsippany Troy Hills, NJ
• Confirmation of willingness to travel up to 20%
• Relevant Quality Engineering and medical device experience, if applicable

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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