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Quality Control Engineer II

Kelly Services

Houston, TXContract$45–52/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$45–52/hr
Location
Houston, TX
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Quality Engineer – Metrology will lead calibration program assessments and remediation initiatives for a medical device manufacturing company. The role focuses on metrology and calibration remediation, risk assessment, compliance, and quality systems activities. It includes investigations, impact assessments, CAPA work, audit support, procedure development, and collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, validation, laboratory operations, and quality teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MetrologyCalibration SystemsISO 1348521 CFR Part 820/QMSRISO 17025Gage R&RMSA MethodologiesDimensional MetrologyCalibration PrinciplesMeasurement UncertaintyTolerance AnalysisTraceabilityGuard BandingOOT/OOC InvestigationsImpact AssessmentsCAPARisk AssessmentsDeviation ManagementCalibration Data AnalysisRisk-Based Decision-MakingAudit SupportMinitabMedical Device MetrologyCMMsVision SystemsAutomated Assembly EquipmentForce/Torque MeasurementEnvironmental MonitoringPackaging EquipmentCleanroom EnvironmentsISO 9001ISO 10012ANSI/NCSL Z540ProCal V5Siemens TeamcenterProject ManagementCross-Functional Leadership

Qualifications

5+ Years Quality Engineering Experience2+ Years Calibration/Metrology Remediation Experience

Full job description

$45 - $52

Exciting Senior Quality Engineer - Metrology opportunity with an established medical device manufacturing company.

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience supporting metrology and calibration systems

  • 2+ years of experience leading or supporting calibration/metrology remediation efforts in a regulated manufacturing environment

  • Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820/QMSR, ISO 17025, Gage R&R, and MSA methodologies

  • Expertise in dimensional metrology, calibration principles, measurement uncertainty, tolerance analysis, traceability, and guard banding

  • Experience conducting OOT/OOC investigations, impact assessments, CAPAs, risk assessments, and deviation management

  • Ability to analyze calibration data and equipment performance using risk-based decision-making methodologies

  • Experience supporting internal, customer, and regulatory audits

  • Proficiency with Minitab or similar statistical analysis tools

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Metrology experience in the medical device industry

  • Experience with CMMs, vision systems, automated assembly equipment, force/torque measurement, environmental monitoring, and packaging equipment

  • Familiarity with cleanroom environments and standards including ISO 9001, ISO 10012, and ANSI/NCSL Z540

  • Working knowledge of ProCal V5 and Siemens Teamcenter

  • Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

  • Metrology / Calibration Program Remediation – 70%

  • Risk Assessment, Compliance, and Quality Systems Activities – 30%

Daily Responsibilities

  • Lead calibration program assessments and remediation initiatives

  • Perform gap analyses and develop sustainable remediation plans

  • Conduct OOT/OOC investigations and product impact assessments

  • Drive CAPA activities and quality system improvements

  • Author and revise calibration procedures, deviations, risk assessments, and impact assessments

  • Evaluate measurement systems, calibration intervals, traceability, and fitness-for-use decisions

  • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Validation, Laboratory Operations, and Quality teams

  • Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits

  • Train stakeholders and implement long-term metrology process improvements

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,934 open Quality Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$45–52/hr
  • US median$40–47/hr164 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $48.50/hr, is 10% above the US median midpoint ($44/hr) — in the middle half of Quality Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 188 open Quality Engineer jobs in Texas and 2,934 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Quality Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,379 postings).
Education
1,693 of the 2,934 open Quality Engineer jobs (58%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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