Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

QA & Automation - Edinburgh, Scotland

Ref: 6099Tuesday 31 March 2026

Competitive Salary

Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Remote / Hybrid (UK)
 
We’re working with an innovative, globally recognised medical technology organisation that is transforming patient care through cutting-edge monitoring and diagnostic solutions.
 
They are now looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to play a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and effectiveness of their products throughout the design and development lifecycle.
 
What Is In It For You
  • Salary of £70,000 - £80,000
  • Flexible UK working options
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Work on life-impacting technology that directly improves patient outcomes
  • Be part of a collaborative, innovation-driven environment
  • Influence product quality at a strategic level, not just process compliance
 
The Opportunity
  • This is a high-impact position where you’ll act as a trusted partner to Engineering and Regulatory teams, ensuring that products are developed in line with global standards and best practices.
  • You’ll be at the heart of product development, influencing decisions, identifying risks early, and enabling the delivery of safe and compliant medical devices.
 
What You’ll Be Doing
  • Leading quality activities across design and development, ensuring compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements
  • Acting as a key contributor in design reviews, evaluating inputs, outputs, verification and validation activities
  • Supporting and guiding teams on Design Controls, Risk Management, and usability considerations
  • Reviewing and approving engineering changes, ensuring product safety and integrity are maintained
  • Driving risk management activities (including hazard analysis and FMEA) in line with ISO standards
  • Supporting nonconformance investigations and identifying trends to inform product improvements
  • Leading or contributing to CAPA activities, ensuring effective resolution and prevention of issues
  • Conducting internal audits and supporting external regulatory inspections
  • Maintaining and improving Quality Management System (QMS) processes and documentation
 
What We’re Looking For
  • Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline
  • Strong experience in quality assurance within medical devices or regulated environments
  • Proven background working with Design Controls and Risk Management
  • Solid understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • Experience supporting new product development within regulated frameworks
  • Knowledge of software within medical devices (SaMD) is highly desirable
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
  • A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for product safety and quality
 
Interested?
If you’re passionate about quality, safety, and making a real difference in healthcare technology, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
 
Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.
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