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Sr Principal Engineer (Quality)

Lake Zurich, IL, USFull-time$130k–$135k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-11
Based in United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Sr Principal Engineer leading CAPA activities, quality metrics, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional issue resolution for medical devices and drugs.

Role type

Sr Principal Engineer (Quality)

Builds

Quality systems, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance for medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

Domain

Medical Devices / Pharmaceuticals / Regulatory Compliance

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

CAPA management, root cause analysis, regulatory compliance (21 CFR 820, 210/211), post-market surveillance, risk assessment, cross-functional leadership, data analysis, change control

Preferred skills

CQE certification, Six Sigma, lean manufacturing, EN ISO14971, cGMP, QSR, ISO13485, FDA Design Control

Technologies

Excel (PivotTables, trending, charting)

Responsibilities

Develop and monitor quality metrics; guide development of new methodologies and processes; analyze complaint data for root cause; coordinate cross-functional investigations; serve as primary contact for regulatory inquiries and customer complaints; support New Product Development quality requirements; mentor engineering teams; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support audits.

Seniority

Sr Principal, hands-on IC with leadership