Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

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3 months ago

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An innovative MedTech startup in London looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to help build and lead their Quality Management System (ISO 13485) and support the development of their first implantable medical device.

You’ll work closely with the design teams to ensure products are developed in a controlled, compliant, and scalable way contributing directly to the company’s mission to transform neurological care through cutting-edge silicon-based technology.

What you’ll be doing:

Own and maintain QMS processes in line with ISO 13485
Lead QMS remediation and eQMS implementation projects
Support design and development (DHF, FMEA, design reviews)
Oversee supplier qualification, goods handling, and documentation compliance
Champion quality culture across engineering and operations

What you’ll need:
4+ years’ experience in Quality Engineering within medical devices
Deep knowledge of ISO 13485 and design controls
Essential: experience working with integrated circuits or silicon-based technologies
Strong documentation, organisational, and process-driven mindset
Hands-on approach and comfort in a complex engineering environment

If you’re a MedTech QA professional who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced setting — and want to help bring life-changing technology to market please apply to the advert or get in touch for more details

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