Senior Quality Systems Engineer

Company description

Driven by a strong sense of purpose, we are working to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions.

Job description

Care to find solutions?

Join a team of good people doing good work with intent. People like you, who care to make a difference.

About the opportunity

Our strong focus on research and development creates a regular flow of new Fisher & Paykel Healthcare products. To enable our ongoing success, we depend on the technical expertise of our Design Quality team, who ensure our products get to market as fast as possible while meeting and sustaining customer, business and international regulatory requirements.

We have 2 positions available - ones within our Infant Care team and the other one with the Invasive Ventilation and Humidification (IV&H) team.

Infant Respiratory Care has a vast range of new and existing Infant Care products - it's an exciting area to be a part of! In your role you will partner with product development, clinical, marketing and regulatory teams to release newly developed products to various markets. You will also support the compliance of existing products in current and expanding markets.

IV&H has an abundance of mature products and exciting new opportunities. In your role you will partner with product development, clinical, marketing, regulatory, operations and other quality teams to support the compliance and improvement of products currently in the market.

As Senior QSE in both of these teams, you will also be responsible for identifying and implementing Quality Management System (QMS) improvements, as well as being a subject matter expert for Design Controls.

You will provide training, development and guidance to support the achievement of Infant Care's (or IV&H's) business plan and ensure compliance to the QMS and regulatory requirements.

About you

We are looking for someone with

• A minimum 5+ years related experience in the medical device industry, or a similar highly regulated industry, with specific experience in Design Quality Engineering.
• A tertiary qualification in Science or Engineering.
• An understanding of quality management systems such as 21CFR820 and ISO 13485.
• Experience with product verification and validation activities.
• A strong understanding of Risk management (ISO 14971).
• An understanding of FDA and international regulations, including the EU.
• Experience leading effective CAPAs
• Experience with change control
• Exposure to statistical analysis techniques.
• Ideally some experience in usability engineering.
• A holistic approach to product development.

You will also have

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and challenge with respect and diplomacy.

An ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization.

An ability to make risk-based, data-driven decisions

A curious and inquisitive nature and a continuous improvement mindset.

Working With Us

Care to join a supportive environment? Fisher & Paykel Healthcare foster an inclusive work environment founded on our culture of care and cooperation. Here you'll have the trust and support to generate ideas, solve problems and do your best work.

Employee share purchase scheme

Discretionary bi-annual Profit share & Annual performance-based salary Review

Generous Paid Parental Leave

Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance

Discounted Health Insurance & other Banking and Insurance discounts

Active Social clubs & community groups

In-house training programs from external providers & excellent career progression opportunities

School holiday programme subsidy

Free Parking, beautiful campus with green spaces & Subsidised Cafés

* Access to state-of-the-art facilities

About Us

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally.

Our commitment to care unites us. Here, we're driven to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions.

Care to join us? Apply today

We focus on nurturing a positive and inclusive culture based on trust and respect. In New Zealand, our employee-led communities, Spectra (rainbow), Manaaki (Māori) and Women in Engineering play an important role in this culture. We also have a commitment to creating a positive lasting impact on society, shown by our support of New Zealand organisations such as Diversity Works NZ, Pride Pledge and Global Women.

We are dedicated to designing our recruitment process with care and empathy to support all candidates, regardless of identity, background, and experiences. Should you require support or adjustments during our process, please let us know at [email protected].

Requisition ID: 6818

Posting end date: ​27/08/2026