Job description
Location: Austin
Industry: Medical Devices
Employment Type: Full-time
Mission Description
We are seeking a Quality System Engineer to ensure compliance with established requirements and standards for products and processes through the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
In this role, you will support the global development, implementation, harmonization, and continuous improvement of the local QMS in compliance with applicable medical device regulations and standards, including:
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 820
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ISO 13485
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IEC 62304
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European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR)
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Corporate procedures and internal quality requirements
This position plays a key role in driving regulatory compliance and quality excellence across sites and regions.
How You’ll Create Impact
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
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Support cross-functional teams in harmonizing and standardizing quality procedures, tools, and best practices globally.
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Conduct gap assessments of local procedures against corporate standards and applicable medical device regulations.
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Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, Regulatory, Operations) to update and align local procedures with regulatory and corporate requirements.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QMS framework.
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Ensure documentation and processes meet regulatory and audit expectations.
What Makes You Stand Out
Expected Areas of Competence
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Extensive knowledge of global medical device regulatory requirements, including 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and ISO 14971.
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Strong experience developing and implementing QMS procedures, including:
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Purchasing controls
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Design controls
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Nonconformance management
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Validation
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Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
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Proficiency with quality tools and methodologies such as:
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Six Sigma
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Root cause analysis
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Risk management
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Statistical Process Control (SPC)
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
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Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders (R&D and Regulatory teams).
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Experience with enterprise quality systems and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, EtQ) preferred.
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Previous experience in the medical device industry is mandatory.
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Experience with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and Class II medical devices is preferred.
Your Background
Education & Experience
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred.
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Technical, engineering, or scientific background strongly preferred.
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Minimum 5+ years of experience in Quality/Regulatory Compliance or a related field.
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Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification preferred.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.
Why choose us
- An international community bringing together more than 110 different nationalities
- An environment where trust is central: 70% of our leaders started their careers at the entry level
- A strong training system with our internal Academy and more than 250 modules available
- A dynamic work environment that frequently comes together for internal events (afterworks, team buildings, etc.)
Amaris Consulting promotes equal opportunities. We are committed to bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive work environment. In this regard, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age, marital status, disability, or other characteristics.
Who are we?
Amaris Consulting is an independent technology consulting firm providing guidance and solutions to businesses. With more than 1,000 clients across the globe, we have been rolling out solutions in major projects for over a decade – this is made possible by an international team of 7,600 people spread across 5 continents and more than 60 countries. Our solutions focus on four different Business Lines: Information System & Digital, Telecom, Life Sciences and Engineering. We’re focused on building and nurturing a top talent community where all our team members can achieve their full potential. Amaris is your steppingstone to cross rivers of change, meet challenges and achieve all your projects with success.At Amaris, we strive to provide our candidates with the best possible recruitment experience. We like to get to know our candidates, challenge them, and be able to give them proper feedback as quickly as possible. Here's what our recruitment process looks like:
Brief Call: Our process typically begins with a brief virtual/phone conversation to get to know you! The objective? Learn about you, understand your motivations, and make sure we have the right job for you!
Interviews (the average number of interviews is 3 - the number may vary depending on the level of seniority required for the position). During the interviews, you will meet people from our team: your line manager of course, but also other people related to your future role. We will talk in depth about you, your experience, and skills, but also about the position and what will be expected of you. Of course, you will also get to know Amaris: our culture, our roots, our teams, and your career opportunities!
Case study: Depending on the position, we may ask you to take a test. This could be a role play, a technical assessment, a problem-solving scenario, etc.
As you know, every person is different and so is every role in a company. That is why we have to adapt accordingly, and the process may differ slightly at times. However, please know that we always put ourselves in the candidate's shoes to ensure they have the best possible experience.
We look forward to meeting you!