MES Quality Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

Posted on: January 13, 2026

Closing: February 12, 2026

Salary: Undisclosed

Job Description

Job Description:
  • The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Quality Engineer II position will work closely with the IT, Operations, Validation, and Engineering, teams to ensure that projects (new MES deployments, sustaining, and/or optimization) related to MES are implemented compliantly and in a timely manner.
  • This role will support production to drive continuous improvement.
  • The position will also ensure compliance to quality policy, develop requirements, revise/create procedures, develop validation test cases, and maintain the integrity of the electronic device history record (eDHR).
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • ct as an integrated MES team member to support new MES deployments, sustaining, and optimization projects.
  • Demonstrates understanding and application of engineering principles on cross-functional projects.
  • Develop and/or revise MES requirements documentation, procedures, control plans, PFMEAs, and training materials.
  • Maintain the compliance of the MES, the integrity of its validated state, and the eDHR.
  • Proactively identifies requirements gaps, investigates, and implements best-in-class Quality Engineering practices and solutions.
  • pplies sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues related to MES.
  • Develop MES validation test cases and support Software Verification & Validation activities.
  • Support the Elkton, MD site as a subject matter expert (SME) related to MES and the integration with Product Life Cycle Management.
  • Develop training strategy plans and support MES team to deliver training on MES processes.
  • May need to work across shifts during some phases of MES deployments.
  • Perform other job-related duties.
Background Experience:
  • Requires Bachelor's degree (4 years) or higher from an accredited course of study, in engineering, engineering technology, computer science or technical field with relevant experience.
  • Requires at least three (3) years experiences in a medical device or highly regulated industry.
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Experience with implementing and maintaining a Manufacturing Execution System / eDHR preferred.
  • Experience with Change Management, Computer System Validation, and Client ALM preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) :
  • Knowledge of national and international regulations applicable to medical devices including Quality System Regulations, 21 CFR 820, 21CFR 803 and 804 (MDR regulations), Canadian Medical Device Regulations, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, and MDD 93/42/EEC.
  • Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.
  • bility to work as a team member on cross-functional teams and with employees across all levels within the facility.
  • Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking.
  • Detail and results oriented.
  • Self-motivated and driven.
  • bility to multitask, prioritize, and provide deliverables within the required timeframe.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

Posted on: January 13, 2026

Closing: February 12, 2026

Salary: Undisclosed

Career Focus: Quality

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