Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Quality Engineer for an onsite role in Savannah, Georgia. This is a 6-month contract opportunity with the possibility of extension. This role requires an onsite presence 5 days per week. Onward Search provides benefits for a 40-hour work week and weekly paychecks (W2) for the duration of the contract.

Join our client’s team at their Savannah location, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring quality excellence and regulatory compliance within a dynamic manufacturing environment focused on dental and orthopedic instrumentation.

There is no application deadline for this role.

Quality Engineer Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the remediation of technical files in alignment with EU MDR requirements, preparing comprehensive submissions for the notified body.

• Lead investigations into Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and Nonconformance issues, ensuring effective trend analysis, containment, correction, and verification.

• Enhance and sustain the Quality Management System (QMS) by managing complaints, contributing to management review inputs and metrics, and refining process controls.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to support design controls and risk management activities.

• Engage in ISO 13485 and MDSAP compliance initiatives, providing support during audits as necessary.

• Work closely with manufacturing teams, primarily from an office setting, with occasional on-site floor support.

Quality Engineer Qualifications:

• A robust professional background, with 7–10+ years of relevant experience, is preferred.

• Proven experience in the medical device industry, specifically within a Quality Engineering or Quality Management System capacity for Class I/II devices.

• Demonstrated expertise in EU MDR remediation and the development of technical files.

• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13485, MDSAP, CAPA/NC processes, and design-control principles.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-shift manufacturing environment, with a required on-site presence.

• Familiarity with orthopedic instrumentation and dental device products (preferred).

• Experience in site consolidations, technology transfers, and supplier quality audits (preferred).

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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