Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

  • Bright Purple
  • Edinburgh, Midlothian
  • Apr 13, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer -Remote / Hybrid (UK)

We're working with an innovative, globally recognised medical technology organisation that is transforming patient care through cutting edge monitoring and diagnostic solutions.

They are now looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to play a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and effectiveness of their products throughout the design and development lifecycle.

What Is In It For You
  • Salary of £70,000 - £80,000
  • Flexible UK working options
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Work on life impacting technology that directly improves patient outcomes
  • Be part of a collaborative, innovation driven environment
  • Influence product quality at a strategic level, not just process compliance
The Opportunity
  • This is a high impact position where you'll act as a trusted partner to Engineering and Regulatory teams, ensuring that products are developed in line with global standards and best practices.
  • You'll be at the heart of product development, influencing decisions, identifying risks early, and enabling the delivery of safe and compliant medical devices.
What You'll Be Doing
  • Leading quality activities across design and development, ensuring compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements.
  • Acting as a key contributor in design reviews, evaluating inputs, outputs, verification and validation activities.
  • Supporting and guiding teams on Design Controls, Risk Management, and usability considerations.
  • Reviewing and approving engineering changes, ensuring product safety and integrity are maintained.
  • Driving risk management activities (including hazard analysis and FMEA) in line with ISO standards.
  • Supporting nonconformance investigations and identifying trends to inform product improvements.
  • Leading or contributing to CAPA activities, ensuring effective resolution and prevention of issues.
  • Conducting internal audits and supporting external regulatory inspections.
  • Maintaining and improving Quality Management System (QMS) processes and documentation.
What We're Looking For
  • Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline.
  • Strong experience in quality assurance within medical devices or regulated environments.
  • Proven background working with Design Controls and Risk Management.
  • Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • Experience supporting new product development within regulated frameworks.
  • Knowledge of software within medical devices (SaMD) is highly desirable.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • A proactive, detail oriented mindset with a passion for product safety and quality.
Interested?

If you're passionate about quality, safety, and making a real difference in healthcare technology, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.