Quality Product & Process Controls Sr Engineer CR (Temporary 12 months)

Costa RicaCosta Rica·Alajuelasenior
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Key Responsibilities

Essential duties are listed in order of greatest importance.

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  • Education / Educación: 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a similar career.

  • Desirable: Master’s degree

 

  • Experience / Experiencia: 
    • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a university graduate (bachelor’s degree) in positions with a similar level of responsibility. A medical device process and/or product manufacturing environment is preferred.
    • Recognized expertise within a similar organization in manufacturing process controls and root cause investigations.

 

  • Specialized Knowledge (Desirable) / Conocimiento especializado (preferible): 
    • Experienced with Product and process Control requirements, ISO 13485 and Medical Devices Directive.
    • Experienced with ISO 14971, Risk Management.
    • Ability to effectively work with teams, including taking leadership role on critical tasks to assure appropriate and timely completion/resolution.
    • Strong ability to assess risks to define appropriate in-process controls, ensure thorough documentation as a principal advocate for compliance, and effectively communicate risk assessments to stakeholders.
    • Knowledge of root cause failure analysis, statistical methods, and design of experiment.
    • Competency in statistical analysis and tools (MiniTab preferred).

 

  • Languages ​​required for the position (Desirable) / Idiomas requeridos para el puesto (preferible): 
  • Spanish/Fluent English

 

  • Computer tools and knowledge level required (Desirable) / Herramientas informáticas y nivel de conocimiento requerido: 
    • Proficiency skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other office software programs.
    • MiniTab preferred             

       

Responsibilities

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  • Essential duties are listed in order of greatest importance. The incumbent may be asked to perform other function-related activities in addition to the below-mentioned responsibilities as reasonably required by business needs:
    • Implement quality control processes across products and manufacturing operations, ensuring that in-process controls are clearly defined, implemented, and maintained in compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
    • Develop, implement, and continuously refine process control methodologies to proactively monitor, analyze, and enhance product quality and reliability throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. 
    • Lead and/or perform root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to address quality issues and reduce process variability.
    • Work in conjunction with Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, and Supply Chain teams to identify and establish in-process controls that support product development, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
    • Define adequate quality documentation, including control plans, risk assessments (such as PFMEA), and other relevant records to ensure compliance and traceability.
    • Develop and deliver training programs to ensure team members are knowledgeable and proficient in process control methodologies, standards, and best practices.
    • Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, develop and implement in-process control indicators, drive improvements, and report results to CSPOs.
    • Evaluate trend data from in-process controls to initiate targeted actions, such as Non-Conformance Events (NCEs), continuous improvement initiatives, and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), ensuring timely and effective resolution of quality issues. Serve as an owner for investigations related to in-process controls.
    • Participate in regulatory inspections and audits, providing expertise and support on topics related to process controls and quality systems.
    • Promote and lead initiatives to strengthen a culture of quality across the organization, leveraging process control best practices, continuous improvement, and team engagement.
  • Qualifications / Cualificaciones: 
    • Problem solving
    • Understanding others
    • Decision quality
    • Peer relations
    • Organizational agility
    • Drive for results
    • Planning & Informing
    • Communication

       

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Alajuela, Costa Rica
On-site at the office
Who can apply
CR

Listing Details

Posted
June 2, 2026
First seen
June 2, 2026
Last seen
June 2, 2026

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