Quality Engineer Technician

PartsSource is the leading technology and software platform for managing mission-critical healthcare equipment . Trusted by over 5,000 US hospitals and 15,000 clinical sites, PartsSource empowers providers and service organizations to maximize clinical availability for patient care and automates the procurement of parts, services and training through a unique digital experience. PartsSource team members are deeply committed to our mission of Ensuring Healthcare is Always On® , which is foundational to our success and growth.

Our vibrant culture is built upon aligned values, shared ownership, mutual respect, and a passion for collaborating to solve complex customer problems. The Quality Engineer/ Technician is a strategic and hands-on quality operations role responsible for overseeing and supporting the organization's Quality Management System (QMS), product testing, and compliance initiatives. This position combines quality systems oversight with direct operational involvement in product testing, returns management, and quality assurance activities.

The Quality Engineer develops and maintains quality policies, performs Form, Fit, and Function testing, manages the full lifecycle of returns, analyzes quality data, and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory standards. Reporting to the VP of Quality Assurance, this role bridges quality strategy with day-to-day operations, identifying trends, recommending improvements, and serving as a key resource for both quality leadership and operational teams.

What You Will Do

Key Responsibilities

Quality Systems & Compliance Develop and maintain quality assurance policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and QMS-related logs and documentation Support Implementation of quality standards within document management systems and ensure proper version control Ensure adherence to procedures for complaint handling, recalls, returns, reprocessing, and environmental monitoring Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, cGMP, FDA, and OSHA regulations Support the organization's ISO certification maintenance and regulatory audit readiness Product Testing & Quality Assurance Perform hands-on Form, Fit, and Function (FFF) testing of OEM and compatible products to validate performance, fit, and interchangeability Document all test results in a clear, structured format, capturing pass/fail outcomes, observations, and deviations from specifications Maintain organized testing logs and ensure findings are accurately entered into internal systems and ERP/WMS platforms Participate in and manage lot testing programs; review periodic lot testing reports and escalate findings as appropriate Flag product quality concerns and discrepancies to the VP of Quality with supporting documentation Returns Management & Disposition Manage the end-to-end returns process, including intake, logging, triage, testing, and disposition of returned items Test all returned products against claimed return reasons and document outcomes in accordance with quality standards Distinguish between valid warranty claims and products outside warranty criteria; escalate borderline cases appropriately Update internal systems with return testing results, disposition decisions, and quality codes Identify patterns and trends in return reasons and communicate recurring issues for corrective action Audits & Supplier Management Support and document internal audits and other quality activities Coordinate external audits and supplier on-site assessments Manage supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and support collection of supplier quality data Support Quality Management Reviews and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders Data Analysis & Quality Improvement Compile and analyze quality data including test results, return rates, and operational metrics Develop SOPs for quality data recording, reporting, and risk management activities Identify QMS trends and patterns; recommend process improvements to strengthen overall