New · posted Oct 23
Becton Dickinson · Medical Devices
Senior Quality Engineer
- Brea, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
Open until filled
The role
Position-Specific Overview
Position specific responsibilities include support of the following, however, are not limited to:
- Design Control
- EU MDD/MDRl
- Change control
- Risk Management
- Process Validation
- Identification of CTQ's
- Handling of deviations and non-conformances
- Test method validations
- Supplier qualification
- Post Market Surveillance
- CAPA – Root cause investigation and implementation of corrective / preventive actions
- Proper Use of Statistics (Sampling Plans)
- Advise on Regulations and standards
- Liaise with Manufacturing Plants
- Provide functional support to cross-functional teams
- Support Internal and external audits
As directed by the Associate Director - Quality, the Senior Quality Engineer is accountable for supporting new product development and product maintenance through the application of Quality engineering skills for medical devices. This person will handle projects and tasks, from product inception through product launch and maintenance, and play an active role in the processes to ensure products meet quality standards consistent with both Corporate and Business Unit policies while meeting all design control and other regulatory requirements.
Sphere of Influence
- Work is performed without appreciable direction.
- Assignments are often self-initiated. Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results.
- Plans and participates in disciplines strategically relevant to the business and/or functions
- Provides advice and mentors junior Associates
- Participates in, and may provide leadership for, multi-disciplinary projects
- Considered Site / functional level Subject Matter Expert.
- May be assigned as site / functional extended team member
What you need
Required Skills
Optional Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree
- A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience or a combination of equivalent education and relevant experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting design assurance for medical devices
- Extensive knowledge of applicable regulatory, Corporate and/or Unit requirements. Applicable Regulatory and Industry standards (21-CFR-820, ISO 13485, MDD, MDR, ISO 14971,ISO 10993, etc.)Quality Engineering tools, Statistics, Problem Solving, strong Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, all forms of Communication
- ASQ Certificate(s) desirable (but not required)
- Design for Six Sigma preferred
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
What you'll do
- Provides support/mentoring/coaching for application of technical principles, theories, concepts and quality, tools and systems. Develops technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of technical knowledge, experience, ingenuity, and creativity. List a core team member for complex design control / process control projects. Can serve as a CAPA expert.
- Modifies methodologies and procedures, ensuring continuous improvement of desired outcomes. Supports quality system audits.
- Provides input to the management review process
- May perform other duties as required
Scope of Responsibilities
- Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product, process or business opportunity.
- Ensures the accurate and actionable recording of data for the making of decisions as well as to document development work
- Contributes to long-range business strategies, choosing disciplines and methods appropriate to the work content and context
- Outputs contribute to reduced cycle times, improved effectiveness and furthering the achievement of goals critical to company objectives
Pay
$105,500 – $168,800 a year
Employer providedSalary Range Information
$105,500.00 - $168,800.00 USD Annual
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.
Retirement & Financial Well-being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.
Work-Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.
Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.
Additional details regarding benefits and well-being programs can be found in Our Commitment to You.
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
Where you'll work
Brea, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Brea, CAWorking conditions
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs.
Primary Work Location
USA CA – Brea
Additional Locations
USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B
From the posting
About BD
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesBecton Dickinson's statements, word for word
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 23, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 15% above the US median for Quality Assurance roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in California91 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US313 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $105,500 | — | $168,800 |
| California (middle half) | $115,750 | $135,500 | $157,250 |
| All US (middle half) | $102,500 | $119,000 | $137,500 |
This role: Becton Dickinson's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Assurance roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 23, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Assurance
The general path across 927 open Quality Assurance roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not BD's own promotion track.
Career resources on Quality Assurance
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 42 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership8
- Quality systems and risk6
- Lab testing and methods4
- GMP and compliance3
- Investigations and CAPA3
- Validation and qualification3
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Regulatory submissions1
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
- ISOISO 14971(official source, opens in a new tab)Risk management for medical devices
Company hiring pulse
BD on Regulatory Jobs
- 89
- Open roles
- 78
- Distinct roles
- 20
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality70 79%
- Regulatory17 19%
- Compliance & Safety2 2%
By level
- Senior & Principal44 49%
- Associate & Specialist27 30%
- Manager15 17%
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Senior Quality Engineer at BD
Open until filled. $106K–$169K a year, employer provided.