Quality Engineer - Manufacturing
UFP Technologies
St Charles, IL · Posted September 12, 2026
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About the job
About AJR Enterprises:
AJR Enterprises, a UFP Technologies company, is a leader in developing and manufacturing single use safe patient handling systems; specializing in 'cut and sew' manufacturing services and advanced fabric technologies.
UFP Technologies, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
401K with a matching contribution
Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee discounts and much more!
Location: This position will be on-site full-time in St. Charles, IL. The position holder will need to be within commuting distance (within 45 min).
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. At this time, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.
Quality Engineer Summary:
This position ensures that the quality related engineering needs of the organization are met. Responsibilities include compliance and risk analysis, process validation, pFEMA’s, IQ, OQ, PQ and PPQ validation, CAPA and etc. Position works in collaboration with operations, supply chain, new product development teams.
Quality Engineer Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead in supporting compliance for medical device manufacturer in ID/Traceability throughout supply chain, well documented and executed Acceptance Activities, Non-conforming material management, Packaging/Labeling control, Production/Process controls, Process Validation.
Risk Assessments, project meetings, pilot builds, First Article Inspections, and Post Market Risk Management
Designs and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and/or production equipment
Design and execution of pFEMA’s, IQ, OQ, PQ and PPQ validation
Corrective and Preventive Action management, facilitation, ownership and problem resolution
Process improvement and support, including Quality System process review and revision
Training assistance, including providing training in quality system activities/requirements
Internal and external audit coordination and facilitation
Performs all other duties as needed.
Quality Engineer Qualification Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or equivalent
3-7 year’s relevant experience
At least 3 years’ experience in medical device manufacturing
Strong knowledge of Quality Systems policies and regulations (ISO 13485 and FDA Part 820) with a strong background in medical device quality assurance and processes
Experience conducting supplier audits and writing supplier contracts
Familiarity with statistical analysis
UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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