Hybrid Staff Quality Compliance Engineer

at PROCEPT BioRobotics

• Job title: Staff Quality Compliance Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $144,000 - $169,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Jose, United States

About the role

• Staff Quality Engineer leading quality compliance and process improvements at PROCEPT BioRobotics. Ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing quality metrics in surgical robotics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage special projects for the Quality Compliance and Post-Market Surveillance team, including planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Proactively identify process risks and improvement opportunities within the Quality Management System (QMS), leveraging a deep understanding of cross-functional interdependencies to implement sustainable, effective solutions.
• Serve as a Quality Compliance and Post-Market Surveillance team representative on cross-functional initiatives, operating independently while influencing stakeholders and coordinating activities to meet project objectives.
• Perform and lead Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), including conducting thorough root cause investigations and developing corrective actions with appropriate scope and rigor relative to the identified quality issue.
• Define key performance requirements for processes and projects; establish monitoring mechanisms and evaluate effectiveness against defined objectives to ensure continuous improvement.
• Review and interpret regulations, standards, and guidance to ensure products, processes, and services remain compliant and aligned with state-of-the-art and regulatory expectations.
• Apply sound technical judgment, data-driven analysis, and pragmatic problem-solving within the constraints of applicable regulations, standards, and internal procedures.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration by effectively engaging subject matter experts and stakeholders to achieve aligned, timely outcomes.
• Demonstrate leadership through technical competence, influence, accountability, and independent decision-making, without direct people management responsibility.
• Maintain trained status and comply with the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System (QMS) and EHS policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or another technical discipline.
• 8 years of progressive experience in a medical device industry, including at least 5 years in quality systems, quality engineering, and/or compliance roles.
• Working knowledge of FDA QSR/QMSR, ISO 13485, MDSAP, and EU MDR regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of computer software validation principles, including in-device software, GxP systems, and 21 CFR Part 11.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and deliver results within aggressive timelines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to apply conceptual and systems thinking to understand complex issues and downstream implications.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

Benefits

• full medical coverage
• wellness programs
• on-site gym
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• basic life insurance
• wellbeing benefits
• flexible or paid time off
• paid parental leave
• paid holidays
• many more!