Senior Quality Engineer II
US–CA–Irvine, Vacancy ID JR-4287

Integra LifeSciences is a global medical technology leader in neurosurgery and regenerative medicine driven by our purpose of restoring patients’ lives. The company offers a broad portfolio of products and innovative solutions for dural access and repair, cerebral spinal fluid management and neuro-critical care. Its regenerative tissue technologies include products that address soft tissue, peripheral nerve and tendon repairs and for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds, burns, as well as for plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Founded in 1989 by Richard E. Caruso, the company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Today, Integra LifeSciences has grown immensely, with more than 4200 employees worldwide as well as offices, manufacturing and research facilities in Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, and the Americas.
Changing lives. Building Careers.
Joining us is a chance for you to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, more than 4,000 of us are challenging what’s possible and making headway to help improve outcomes.
Oversees the execution of the quality plans ensuring product realization is conducted in compliance with internal, customer and regulatory requirements during all phases of the product lifecycle.
Under limited supervision and in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Integra Lifesciences procedures and guidelines, this position will include:
Product Design and Manufacturing Review: Evaluate new and modified product designs and manufacturing processes to ensure they meet quality standards, including manufacturability, serviceability, testability, reliability, and compliance with product and quality system requirements.
Risk Management: Oversee the product risk management process, including the creation, maintenance, and update of risk management files to ensure product safety and compliance.
Supplier Qualification and Audits: Qualify component and service suppliers, perform supplier audits, and ensure proper supplier quality controls are in place to maintain product quality.
Data Analysis, Statistics and Continuous Improvement: Analyze data and apply engineering principles to drive continuous improvement projects, ensuring product and process quality are optimized.
Statistical Application: Utilize statistical methods in new product development and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure robust and reliable outcomes.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Provide expert guidance to R&D, Operations, and Quality teams on design controls, production and process controls, risk management, root cause analysis, validation, and the application of statistical techniques.
Compliance Monitoring: Stay updated on internal and external changes to quality engineering standards and regulations and develop strategies to ensure compliance across all areas.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION*
Required:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, statistics or related discipline
At least 4 years of experience as a quality professional in a regulated industry
In-depth knowledge of design control, risk management, production and process controls and applicable regulations (i.e., ISO 13485, FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 14971)
Working knowledge of and experience in the application of statistical methods
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred:
Advanced degree in engineering, physical sciences, statistics or related discipline
Process Excellence/Six Sigma certification
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
We are proud of our 25 year heritage as a leader in regenerative medicine. Today, our scientific innovation and diverse product portfolio continue to help patients and surgeons around the world.
We have an entrepreneurial, small company feel, yet deliver big company results. Your ideas – big and small – are welcome here. We embrace change and reward our people who are committed to making Integra a stronger company.
We believe how we do things is as important as what we do. Our Values guide how we work and how we act towards our customers, patients and each other every day. We value Our People, Integrity, Excellence, Embracing Change, Decisiveness and Teamwork.