

New · posted Oct 20
CooperCompanies · Medical Devices
Quality Engineer Senior
- Trumbull, CT
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
Open until filled
The role
The Quality Engineer Sr will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality throughout our organization and provide strategic thinking with a deep understanding of quality management systems, change control requirements & processes, and a proven track record of implementing and maintaining robust quality processes.
- Lead and support quality engineering activities for manufacturing processes, including process validation, equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and change management.
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Lead and support nonconformance handling, deviations, disposition, and approval of nonconforming product.
- Support site leadership during internal and external audits and inspections; act as a subject matter expert during FDA, notified body, and supplier inspections.
- Analyze quality metrics and trends; drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior quality engineers and quality inspectors.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, R&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs, and other groups to ensure product quality and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
- Lead reportable complaint investigations and coordinate activities with other stakeholders (DQA, PMS, etc.).
- Where necessary, support supplier quality activities, including supplier qualification, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
- Serve as quality representative on cross-functional teams for new product introduction (NPI), design transfer, and manufacturing scale-up.
- Participate in other projects as required by quality management.
Perform other duties as assigned.
- In-depth knowledge of 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, EU MDR, MDSAP, and other global standards.
- Ability to work in a matrixed organization, developing strong relationships with all levels of staff and management, partnering across multidisciplinary teams (internal/external).
- Hands-on experience with process validation, CAPA, nonconformance management, and change control.
- Strong time management skills to drive multiple projects to completion on time.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills (clear, concise, effective with a variety of stakeholders).
- Strong data analysis, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Experience in participating in regulatory audits/inspections is required.
Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in the English language.
What you need
Pay
$96,000 – $128,588 a year
Employer providedPay transparency statement (CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT, WA, or Remote)
For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $96,000 - $128,588. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.
As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits.
Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.
Where you'll work
Trumbull, CTOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Trumbull, CTEqual opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesCooperCompanies's statements, word for word
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 20, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 7% below the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in Connecticut8 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US302 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $96,000 | — | $128,588 |
| Connecticut (middle half) | $109,125 | $117,750 | $125,750 |
| All US (middle half) | $102,625 | $120,250 | $137,500 |
This role: CooperCompanies's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 20, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 895 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not CooperCompanies's own promotion track.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 22 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership11
- Quality systems and risk6
- GMP and compliance4
- Investigations and CAPA4
- Validation and qualification3
- Lab testing and methods2
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Regulatory submissions1
- Data and digital systems1
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
- FDA and partnersMDSAP(official source, opens in a new tab)The Medical Device Single Audit Program
Company hiring pulse
CooperCompanies on Regulatory Jobs
- 11
- Open roles
- 11
- Distinct roles
- 5
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality10 91%
- Regulatory1 9%
By level
- Senior & Principal9 82%
- VP & Executive1 9%
- Manager1 9%
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