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Resonetics

Laser-based manufacturing services for medical devices

Quality Director

Quality Engineering +1Posted on Nov 12
Full-timeBethel, CT, USA$144k - $222k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in a Medical Device Quality Management role is required.
  • A Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is required.
  • A demonstrated background in an ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 quality management system is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • A BS degree in a management or engineering discipline is required.
  • Experience hosting FDA inspections and ISO audits is required.

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead manufacturing quality performance, ensuring operational processes deliver consistent, compliant, and high-yield outcomes.
  • Partner with Operations leadership to embed quality into daily production activities and drive problem-solving on the manufacturing floor.
  • Implement and oversee statistical process control (SPC), process capability, and other data-driven tools to ensure process stability and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor and manage critical quality metrics, taking immediate action to address gaps and prevent recurrence of issues.
  • Oversee validation strategies (IQ/OQ/PQ) for manufacturing processes and equipment, ensuring robustness and compliance.
  • Provide quality leadership in New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring robust process validation, risk management, and transition from development into full-scale manufacturing.
  • Ensure the ISO-certified quality management system (QMS) is operationally effective within manufacturing sites and continuously improved to support business growth.
  • Maintain compliance with ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and other relevant standards through proactive system management and audit readiness.
  • Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for complex production challenges.
  • Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives that enhance manufacturing efficiency while strengthening compliance and product quality.
  • Share best practices across sites to ensure standardization and scalability of quality improvements.
  • Serve as the primary quality leader for high-visibility customers, ensuring confidence in the company's ability to deliver consistently high-quality products.
  • Lead the supplier quality program, ensuring raw materials and outsourced processes meet requirements to support operational excellence.
  • Build and mentor a strong quality team embedded within the manufacturing organization.
  • Provide training in advanced quality tools, including Gage R&R, SPC, pFMEA, Risk Analysis, Validation, Root Cause Analysis, and CAPA.
  • Foster a culture of quality and ownership on the production floor, engaging all levels of the workforce.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a technical, regulated environment is preferred.
  • Experience with finished medical device assembly and oversight of sterilization is preferred.
  • Experience with Quality Management Software (eQMS) and ERP systems is preferred.
  • Certified Quality Auditor is preferred.

About the Company

Resonetics

Laser-based manufacturing services for medical devices

Resonetics provides advanced manufacturing services for the medical device industry, using laser technologies and vertically integrated capabilities to support medtech and life sciences customers. It conducts rapid prototyping and production of complex medical devices, offering services such as laser cutting, laser welding, and microfluidics. Revenue comes from service contracts and long-term partnerships with medical device companies, including startups and established manufacturers. The company emphasizes continuous improvement through its Enterprise Excellence System to ensure high-quality outcomes and strong customer satisfaction. Compared with competitors, Resonetics differentiates itself through end-to-end vertical integration and a focus on numerically driven decision-making and performance metrics, enabling efficient, reliable manufacturing and faster time-to-market for complex devices.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$230.6M
Headquarters
Nashua, NH
Founded
1987

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