Product Quality Engineer

Hologic

Posted 16 days ago

Full Time

Newark, Delaware

In Person

Smart Summary

The Product Quality Engineer will own complaint investigations, conduct root cause analysis, and support risk assessments for on-market medical devices. They will also analyze failure data, participate in design/process improvements, and provide technical support to quality assurance teams.

Hologic is seeking a Product Quality Engineer to support on-market medical devices through investigation and root cause analysis. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Biomechanical, or Electrical Engineering is required, with 0-2 years of experience and familiarity with FDA regulations preferred. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Root Cause Analysis

Risk Assessments

Data Analysis

Change Control

Test Method Development

Cross-functional Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Communication

FDA Quality System Regulations

ISO 13485

ISO 14971

GMP

GDP

Failure Analysis

Statistics

Verification

Job Description

Are you passionate about driving product quality and ensuring the safety and effectiveness of life-changing medical devices? Join Hologic’s Breast and Skeletal Health Division as a Product Quality Engineer and play a pivotal role in supporting on-market devices through rigorous investigation, root cause analysis, and collaborative problem-solving.

At Hologic, our purpose is to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day. We’re looking for a Product Quality Engineer to support the quality of our on-market medical devices, helping ensure the safety and performance of products used in real clinical environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to build experience in a regulated, FDA‑controlled environment and grow within a global medical device organization.

What You’ll Do

  • Own complaint investigations and associated root cause analysis, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Support risk assessments and Health Risk Assessments, helping define problem statements and evaluate impact.
  • Analyze and trend complaint and failure mode data; prepare and present findings to internal stakeholders.
  • Participate in implementing design or process improvements (e.g., drawings, fixtures/tooling, testing, change control).
  • Help develop or improve test methods used during complaint investigations.
  • Provide technical support to the complaint intake team and Post-Market Quality Assurance (PMQA) team.
  • Support customer site investigations as needed to resolve field quality issues.
  • Contribute to preparation of product quality metrics and participate in internal and external audits.
  • Provide post-market feedback to Operations, Engineering, and R&D to improve product design and manufacturing.

What We’re Looking For

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Biomechanical, or Electrical Engineering (required).

Experience

  • 0–2 years of experience (internships/co-ops welcome).
  • Experience in an FDA-regulated industry is preferred.
  • Exposure to root cause analysis or product development/R&D is a plus.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Familiarity (or strong interest in learning) FDA Quality System Regulations, ISO 13485, risk management (ISO 14971), GMP, and GDP.
  • Ability to work effectively on cross-functional project teams and take ownership of critical tasks.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; familiarity with root cause tools (e.g., for complaints, NCs, CAPAs) is a plus.
  • Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Preferred (nice to have):
    • Exposure to test method validation, failure analysis, statistics, and design of experiments.
    • Familiarity with reliability, electrical safety, sterilization, packaging, or biocompatibility standards.
    • Understanding of verification/validation requirements and risk-based/statistical analysis concepts.

So why join Hologic?

We are committed to making Hologic the company where top talent comes to grow. For you to succeed, we want to enable you with the tools and knowledge required and so we provide comprehensive training when you join as well as continued development and training throughout your career. We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, one of our talent partners can discuss this in more detail with you.

If you have the right skills and experience and want to join our team, apply today. We can’t wait to hear from you!

The annualized base salary range for this role is $65,300 - $102,200 and is bonus eligible. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand.

Agency and Third-Party Recruiter Notice: Agencies that submit a resume to Hologic must have a current executed Hologic Agency Agreement executed by a member of the Human Resource Department. In addition Agencies may only submit candidates to positions for which they have been invited to do so by a Hologic Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to the Hologic Recruiter under these terms or they will not be considered.

As part of our commitment to a fair and accurate evaluation of each candidate's qualifications, we require all applicants to refrain from using AI tools, such as generative AI or automated writing assistance, during any stage of the interview process. Responses influenced by AI may result in disqualification. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring a transparent and equitable selection process.

Hologic, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer inclusive of disability and veterans.

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Hologic

We’re an innovative medical technology company whose purpose is to enable healthier lives everywhere, every day. While we discover and develop groundbreaking products and services that benefit everyone, we are especially passionate about those that advance women’s health and well-being. This allows us to be a company that prospers, grows and empowers women to experience healthier lives. None of this would be possible without the talent, skills and aspirations of our employees. Their expertise and dedication to developing and sharing more robust, science-based certainty drives our increasingly global presence, as well as a pipeline that responds to the unmet health and wellness needs of women, families and communities. What powers our growth across Breast & Skeletal Health, Diagnostic Solutions, and GYN Surgical Solutions is also what differentiates us: the exceptional and clinically proven ability of our products to detect, diagnose and treat illnesses and other health conditions earlier and better. This clinical superiority creates high expectations, which we fulfill by always challenging ourselves to improve health through better technology, education and market access. Our goal is to minimize doubt and maximize the confidence our customers and their patients have in their decisions and diagnoses. We work toward this goal every day, always aware that in an increasingly complex and competitive global environment, we must continually earn the trust of our customers and their patients. By focusing on women’s health while still delivering health benefits to everyone, we are setting a new standard of excellence that is strengthened by purpose, driven by passion and brought to life by our promise of more certain early detection and better health outcomes. To view our community guidelines, visit: www.hologic.com/social-media

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