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Quality Engineer I

San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026

💰 $133,500/yr($83,500/yr – $133,500/yr)

About the role

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Maintain the Environmental Monitoring System at the Distribution Center.
Review, approve, scan, and maintain batch records and line clearance documentation for production processes.
Track, trend, analyze, and report quality metrics and nonconformances, providing recommendations to address adverse trends.
Initiate and manage Material Nonconformance Reports (NCMR) and Quality Notifications (QN), supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions. [
Support Quality Notification (QN), Material Review Board (MRB), and CAPA activities to address product nonconformances.
Manage nonconforming inventory, including material quarantine activities, MRB inventory tracking, and SAP transactions.
Provide validation support for facilities, equipment, and shipping studies.
Initiate and support change control activities, including Change Requests and Change Events.
Assist in identifying, investigating, and documenting root causes and corrective actions.
Partner with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to drive process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor process controls, inspection activities, waste and reject rates, environmental controls, and customer complaint trends to identify improvement opportunities.
Perform visual inspection of products, components, and kits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Review manufacturing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance prior to product release.
Provide technical guidance and support to cross-functional teams while contributing to quality and compliance initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline preferred.
Associate's degree or college-level science coursework considered beneficial.
Minimum of 1–2 years of relevant experience in distribution, warehousing, quality, manufacturing, or a combination of education and related experience.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and quality systems.
Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 standards.
Experience supporting root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions.
Proficiency with Minitab or other statistical software, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.