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Nobel Biocare Quality Engineer, Manufacturing (On-Site Yorba Linda, CA)

Envista Holdings Corporation

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At a glance

Compensation
$105–129K/yr
Location
Yorba Linda, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Quality Assurance Engineer ensures production processes remain controlled and validated, and that medical devices meet specifications. The role supports compliant new product introduction and manufacturing lifecycle activities, drives continuous improvement, and advises project teams on applying procedures, standards, and regulations. It also supports audits and leads supplier audits.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Root Cause Analysis5-WhyFishbone AnalysisLeanSix SigmaRisk ManagementPFMEAISO 13485ISO 14971IEC 6081221 CFR 820 QMSRIndependent JudgmentRisk-Based ThinkingCommunicationAnalytical SkillsStatistical AnalysisDocumentationProblem SolvingRisk-Based Decision-Making

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering, Life Sciences or Related6+ Years Quality Engineering ExperienceFluent EnglishMaster's Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

United States of America, California, Yorba Linda

Full time

R5027476

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY :

The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible to ensure that production processes remain in a state of control, validation and verification activities are robust, and processes consistently produce medical devices that meet specifications. This role supports and ensures compliant execution of New Product Introduction and manufacturing Life Cycle Management activities and drive continuous improvement activities.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Support the translation of process risk into PFMEA controls, control plans, standard work and -for-purpose in-process inspection.

  • Ensure validations and verifications are robust, and oversee revalidation cycles.

  • Ensure manufacturing-related procedures are strictly applied.

  • Partner with manufacturing engineering to optimize inspection and testing methods.

  • Participate in NPI and Lifecycle projects to ensure compliant execution thereof.

  • Document, evaluate and track production non-conformances, and lead or facilitate containment, root-cause analysis, NCR and CAPA actions

  • Use process, inspection and nonconformance data to detect variation, confirm capability and drive continuous improvement

  • Partner with Operations and Engineering to follow standard work, manage changes and maintain accurate, traceable records.

  • Support critical and time-sensitive topics, such as recalls, production issues, internal and external audits, corrective and preventive action

  • Support the creation, implementation, training and continuous improvement of Quality Assurance processes.

  • Act as a consultant for project teams and individuals related to application and interpretation of internal and external procedures, guidance, standards and regulation to find pragmatic ways to achieve appropriate and compliant documentation of activities.

General Quality Accountabilities

  • Support internal, and external audits

  • Lead supplier audits

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences or related disciplines.

  • 6+ years of quality engineering experience in the medical device industry or equivalent regulated industry in a manufacturing environment.

  • Hands-on expertise in root cause analysis tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.

  • Practical experience with risk management tools (PFMEA).

  • In-depth understanding and knowledge on standards and regulation including but not limited to :

  • ISO 13485 - Medical devices - Quality management systems - Requirements for regulatory purposes.

  • ISO 14971 - Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices.

  • IEC 60812 - Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA and FMECA).

  • 21 CFR 820 QMSR - Quality Management System Regulation (FDA).

  • Fluency in English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Master's Degree preferred.

  • Exercises independent work style and judgment in complex quality and compliance topics.

  • Applies risk‑based thinking.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills across functions.

  • Strong analytical, statistical, and documentation capabilities.

  • Objective problem-solving skills with the ability to make firm, risk-based quality decisions under pressure.

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Target Market Salary Range:

Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.

For Field Sales roles, the salary range listed reflects base pay only and does not include incentive pay opportunities under the applicable sales compensation plan

$105,200 - $128,600

Operating Company:

Nobel Biocare

Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.

Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.

Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Our comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers an estimated 90% of dentists' clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. Envista companies, including DEXIS, Kerr, Nobel Biocare and Ormco, partner with dental professionals to help them deliver the best possible patient care.

Envista became an independent company in 2019. We brought with us the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus to meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is now one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry. For more information, please visit www.envistaco.com .

How this job compares

Set against the 2,936 open Quality Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$105–129K/yr
  • California median$110–169K/yr336 salary ranges
  • US median$90–149K/yr1,860 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $117K, is 16% below the California median midpoint ($139K) — in the lowest quarter of Quality Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 417 open Quality Engineer jobs in California and 2,936 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience — more than three in four Quality Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,388 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,695 of the 2,936 open Quality Engineer jobs (58%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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