iO Associates ยท 3 days ago
Principal Design Quality Engineer - SaMD
iO Associates is seeking a Principal Design Quality Engineer specializing in Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and innovative medical devices. The role involves leading quality assurance efforts for FDA-cleared platforms and coaching cross-functional teams in risk management and compliance.
Responsibilities
Leading risk management (ISO 14971/IEC 62304), design controls, SW validation and system integration for FDA-cleared platforms
Leading DQA for cross-functional teams through DV&V, usability, test method validation and post-market CAPA/NCR
Owning quality system compliance and audit response for IEC 60601, ISO 13485, EU MDR regulated products
Coaching R&D engineers on risk-based decision-making and failure mode analysis for complex SaMD systems
Qualification
Required
10+ yrs medical device Design QE with SaMD/MEE/MES
Proven DV&V leadership across HW/SW/firmware integration
Experienced in regulated environments including ISO 13485:2016, QMSR (21 CFR Part 820), EU MDR, IEC 62304/60601
Risk management expert (dFMEA/pFMEA, SW hazard analysis)
FDA/EU MDR audit experience
A degree in Biomedical/Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Preferred
direct SaMD experience