Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
This Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on process and retrospective validations, quality-driven manufacturing support, and MDR remediation efforts within a regulated medical device environment. You will apply a strong ISO-based quality mindset, execute rigorous validation activities, and maintain high standards of documentation to ensure compliant, efficient, and continuously improving manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
Execute process validations, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), and retrospective validations for existing processes.
Support MDR remediation activities by reviewing, updating, and maintaining all related documentation to align with current regulatory expectations.
Perform statistical data analysis to support validation activities, assess process capability, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Author, review, and execute validation protocols and reports, ensuring they meet internal standards and regulatory requirements.
Update and maintain Work Instructions (WIs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and other manufacturing documentation to reflect current practices and improvements.
Create, update, and maintain Device Master Records (DMRs) to ensure accurate and complete product and process documentation.
Collaborate closely with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable medical device regulations and quality system requirements.
Ensure manufacturing processes meet ISO-based and internal quality standards, and drive adherence to best practices in quality and compliance.
Support internal and external audits and inspections by providing documentation, explaining processes, and addressing findings related to validation and manufacturing.
Contribute to cost reduction initiatives by analyzing processes, identifying efficiencies, and implementing validated improvements.
Drive and support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities across manufacturing processes.
Prepare clear, concise technical reports and documentation to communicate validation outcomes, process changes, and improvement results.
Participate in cross-functional projects related to process development, process improvement, and manufacturing engineering.
Essential Skills
1-4 years of engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Medical device manufacturing experience.
Working knowledge of ISO-based standards and medical device quality systems.
Experience with process validation, including IQ/OQ/PQ and retrospective validations.
Strong understanding of quality principles in a regulated environment.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, or a related science discipline.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills, including authoring validation protocols, reports, and manufacturing documentation.
Hands-on experience with process validation and manufacturing documentation.
Ability to perform statistical data analysis for validation and process capability assessments.
Experience updating Work Instructions (WIs), SOPs, and production records.
Demonstrated ability to support MDR remediation activities or similar regulatory-driven documentation updates.
Proven capability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience supporting MDR remediation projects in a medical device environment.
Familiarity with FDA medical device regulations and broader medical device regulatory expectations.
Experience working in a high-volume or precision manufacturing environment.
in validation data analysis and process improvement initiatives.
Experience with cost reduction projects in manufacturing.
Strong report writing and general writing skills for clear technical communication.
Continuous improvement mindset with experience applying lean manufacturing principles.
Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
Experience in manufacturing process development and process improvement.
Exposure to SolidWorks or similar engineering design tools.
Experience with machining, assembly, automation, and production environments.
Project management skills for coordinating validation and improvement activities.
Broad experience in manufacturing engineering and validation within regulated industries.
Work Environment
The role operates within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment that emphasizes rigorous quality standards, robust documentation, and compliance with ISO-based quality systems and medical device regulations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams in Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering, often in a production setting that may be high-volume or precision-focused. The environment supports structured validation activities, continuous improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing practices, and data-driven decision-making. You can expect frequent interaction with manufacturing documentation systems, validation tools, and engineering software, as well as participation in audits and inspections to maintain a compliant and efficient operation.Experi
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Carpinteria, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Carpinteria,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.
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