New · posted Oct 16
Medline · Medical Devices
Quality Engineer
- Mundelein, IL
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
Open until filled
The role
Under broad supervision, responsible for independently managing post-market quality activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality system standards. Conducts complaint investigations, evaluates post-market surveillance data, performs trend analysis, supports Medical Device Reporting (MDR) and Vigilance activities, and leads corrective and preventive action (CAPA) initiatives. Collaborates cross-functionally to identify quality risks, assess product performance in the field, and drive continuous improvement to maintain product safety and effectiveness.
What you need
Education
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Math or other related technical field.
Work Experience
- At least 2 years of experience in Quality or Engineering.
- Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives, and determining when escalation of issues is necessary.
- Experience using time management skills to prioritize, organize, and track details in order to meet deadlines of multiple projects.
- Experience problem solving, overcoming obstacles, and reaching a positive and successful solution through mathematical or systematic operations.
- Experience using MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook ).
- Intermediate Skill Level in Microsoft Excel (for example: conditional formatting, tables, formulas, charting)
Preferred Work Experiencenice to have
- At least 2 years of experience in complaint handling, post-market surveillance, MDR/Vigilance reporting, CAPA management, risk management, field actions, or medical device quality systems.
- Experience working with FDA 21 CFR Part 803, Part 820/QMSR, ISO 13485, EU MDR post-market requirements, and complaint handling processes.
- Experience performing complaint investigations, trend analysis, and regulatory reporting within the medical device industry.
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position:
$79,000.00 - $119,000.00 Annual
The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.
We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.
What you'll do
- Manage and execute post-market surveillance activities, including complaint trending, adverse event monitoring, and analysis of product performance data to identify emerging quality and safety concerns.
- Conduct complaint investigations and evaluate product-related issues to determine reportability, root cause, and appropriate corrective actions. Support regulatory reporting requirements, including Medical Device Reports (MDRs), Vigilance Reports, and other global post-market submissions.
- Analyze complaint, audit, service, and field performance data to identify trends, assess risk, and recommend quality improvements. Apply statistical techniques to support data-driven decision making.
- Lead and support investigations of nonconformances, complaints, adverse events, and field issues. Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address identified risks and systemic issues.
- Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Operations, and Product Management to assess product safety concerns and support field actions, recalls, health hazard evaluations, and regulatory inquiries as required.
- Review and evaluate complaint records, investigation documentation, CAPAs, and quality records to ensure compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, MDR, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Support management review activities through preparation of quality metrics, trend reports, post-market surveillance summaries, and effectiveness monitoring of quality system processes.
- Participate in internal and external audits and support inspections related to complaint handling, post-market surveillance, MDR reporting, and CAPA processes.
Pay and benefits
$79,000 – $119,000 a year
Employer providedHealth insurance
Life and disability insurance
401(k) contributions
Paid time off
Bonus/incentive eligible
Continuing education & training
Where you'll work
Mundelein, ILOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Mundelein, ILEqual opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesMedline's statements, word for word
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 16, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 26% above the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in Illinois20 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US167 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $79,000 | — | $119,000 |
| Illinois (middle half) | $84,000 | $99,000 | $99,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $60,250 | $78,500 | $93,750 |
This role: Medline's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 16, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 866 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Medline's own promotion track.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 25 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Investigations and CAPA10
- Regulatory submissions6
- GMP and compliance5
- Quality systems and risk5
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Data and digital systems3
- Collaboration and leadership3
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices
- European UnionEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devices
Company hiring pulse
Medline on Regulatory Jobs
- 50
- Open roles
- 37
- Distinct roles
- 21
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality43 86%
- Regulatory7 14%
By level
- Associate & Specialist32 64%
- Senior & Principal11 22%
- Director3 6%
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Quality Engineer at Medline
Open until filled. $79K–$119K a year, employer provided.