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Senior (Quality Engineer 4) - Endoluminal Systems

Intuitive

Sunnyvale, CAOnsitePosted 44 days ago$127,600 - $215,900/year
Full TimeSenior LevelQuality (QA / QC)Medical Device
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Summary

This role oversees end-to-end quality investigations (spanning on-site manufacturing operations, supplier operations, product design activities and customer complaints), risk management, new product development and BU wide improvement initiatives across the Endoluminal product family and operational area.

Job description

Primary Function of Position

This role oversees end-to-end quality investigations (spanning on-site manufacturing operations, supplier operations, product design activities and customer complaints), risk management, new product development and BU wide improvement initiatives across the Endoluminal product family and operational area.

Essential Job Duties

  • Leads critical product, process investigations and audits with cross functional and cross site impact.
  • Identifies systemic quality issues and drives sustainable solutions.
  • Ownership of quality investigations for complaints and non-conformances.
  • Serves as escalation owner for medium to high impact product quality & compliance risks.
  • Author, review, and approve QA documentation and protocols.
  • Drive and own corrective and preventive action (CAPA) and/or Process NCs.
  • Ownership of risk assessment activities and process reviews.
  • Support regulatory and customer audit preparations and responses.
  • Analyze and interpret advanced quality data and KPI trends.
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians in technical expertise.
  • Ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards (GMP, ISO, FDA).
  • Advise cross-functional teams on quality requirements.
  • Identification and ownership of continuous improvement projects.

Breadth of Impact and Leadership

  • Owns quality outcomes across a product family, plant, or major operational area.
  • Drives improvements that impact multiple teams or value streams.
  • Leads cross functional teams without authority.
  • Mentor/coach junior QEs to transform into independent owners.
  • Influences decisions through expertise and credibility.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of experience in QE/QA and bachelor's degree in an engineering or relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 2 years of experience in a regulated industry in a relevant discipline.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Experience in supporting NPI from design and development through to manufacturing transfer.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting mechanical assembly of electro-mechanical systems, including supporting multi-component assembly processes.
  • Skilled in designing and implementing inspection at upstream and downstream stages to early and appropriate detection.
  • Strong understanding of quality principles and methodologies.
  • Strong data analysis and data interpretation skills.
  • Strong ability to drive and resolve quality issues.
  • Strong communication and team collaboration, ability to influence stakeholders across departments.

Physical Requirements

Office, lab, production, and site travel as needed (<10%). Frequent computer and inspection work. Occasional lifting (<25 lbs) and PPE for production or regulated areas.

Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in QE/QA
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • At least 2 years of experience in a regulated industry in a relevant discipline
  • Experience supporting NPI from design and development through to manufacturing transfer
  • Demonstrated experience supporting mechanical assembly of electro-mechanical systems, including multi-component assembly processes
  • Skilled in designing and implementing inspection at upstream and downstream stages
  • Strong understanding of quality principles and methodologies
  • Strong data analysis and data interpretation skills
  • Strong ability to drive and resolve quality issues
  • Strong communication and team collaboration, ability to influence stakeholders across departments

Benefits

  • Market-competitive compensation
  • Base pay
  • Incentives
  • Benefits
  • Equity

Company overview

Intuitive Surgical, Inc., commonly known as Intuitive, is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, the company has revolutionized surgical procedures through its flagship da Vinci Surgical System and Ion endoluminal system. As a publicly traded company on NASDAQ (ISRG), Intuitive has established itself as the dominant player in robotic surgery, with over 15,000 employees worldwide and an installed base of thousands of surgical systems across more than 60 countries. The company's innovative platforms enable surgeons to perform complex procedures with enhanced precision, flexibility, and control through minimally invasive techniques. Intuitive's technology portfolio includes advanced vision systems, wristed instruments, and intelligent software that work together to optimize surgical outcomes. The company continues to expand its product offerings and geographic presence while maintaining a strong focus on clinical evidence, physician training, and patient safety. With annual revenues exceeding $8 billion, Intuitive represents a transformative force in modern healthcare, driving the adoption of robotic-assisted procedures across multiple surgical specialties including urology, gynecology, general surgery, and thoracic surgery.

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