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Vice President - Quality Assurance

Arthrex · Naples, FL

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Level
Director+
Team
Quality
Degree
Required
Experience asked
15+ years
Industry
Medical devices
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The role in 30 seconds

A director-level quality role at Arthrex (medical devices) in Naples, FL. To implement product/process improvements, and drive operational efficiency and speed to market.

They ask for
15+ years · degree required
Tools it names
CAPA, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, SAP

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Florida: typical posted base $108k–$170k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 65 quality engineer openings in Florida, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 64 other live quality postings in Florida.

Experience asked
More than usual (15+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 49%
  • Lean 31%
  • SPC 29%
  • Supplier quality 28%
  • Six Sigma 28%
  • AS9100 28%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 15+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Arthrex in Naples

5 other open roles at this site.

Full description from ArthrexAs posted on their careers site.Show

Education and Experience

  • ✓Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Engineering or Science.
  • ✓Minimum of 15 years of experience in the medical device industry (preferably in orthopedics) with an extensive focus on Quality Assurance experience related to medical device design and manufacturing.
  • ✓A minimum of 15 years of experience in a leadership role.
  • ✓Orthopedic industry experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skill

requirements

listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.

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Title

Vice President - Quality Assurance

Arthrex, a global leader in orthopedic medical device innovation, is seeking an accomplished executive to join our leadership team as Vice President, Quality Assurance at our Global Headquarters in Naples, Florida. Join our talented team at a growing global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

This highly visible role will lead and direct all global Quality Assurance activities across the design, development, manufacturing, purchasing, servicing, installation, and distribution of Arthrex medical devices. The Vice President will be responsible for ensuring product quality, maintaining regulatory compliance, driving operational excellence, and accelerating speed to market across our global organization.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will

  • •Lead and direct all global Quality Assurance functions - including Design QA, Risk Management, Operations QA/QC, Supplier QA, Sterilization Sciences/Biological Safety, Quality Systems/Compliance, CAPA, Document Control, Complaint Handling at all sites (as applicable) within the scope of the Arthrex global Quality Management System (QMS).
  • •Support the continuous assessment and global alignment of the QMS with additional Arthrex sites, subsidiaries, and acquisitions as appropriate.
  • •Maintain the global Quality Management System to ensure compliance with FDA QMSR (Quality Management System Regulation), Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP), ISO 13485, European Medical Device Regulation, and all other applicable worldwide regulatory requirements.
  • •Global QMS Management Representative for MDSAP and ISO 13485.
  • •Designated Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance, in accordance with the

for the EU Medical Device Regulations 2017/745, specifically, ensuring

  • •conformity of the device to the Quality Management System; and compliance with the vigilance reporting activities specified in the Article 87-91 of the EU MDR
  • •Coordinate and manage external regulatory compliance QMS inspections and assessments.
  • •Coordinate and manage periodic Executive QMS Management Review and all related metrics.
  • •Partner with Design Engineering, Product Management, Operations etc. to implement product/process improvements, and drive operational efficiency and speed to market.
  • •Ensure compliance within functional area and support the compliance objectives of the organization as a whole.
  • •Up to 25% domestic and international travel.

/Specialized Courses and/or Training

In-depth working knowledge of FDA QMSR (Quality Management System Regulation), MDSAP, ISO 13485, EU Medical Device Regulation requirements, and extensive experience interacting with regulatory agencies and notified bodies. Ability to lead, direct and develop diverse high performing teams, and collaborate effectively with other groups to achieve company objectives.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills

PC, MS Office, SAP, automated Quality System software such as Documentum and Pilgrim SmartSolve.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Language and Communication Skills

Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job

Arthrex Benefits

  • •Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • •Company-Provided Life Insurance
  • •Voluntary Life Insurance
  • •Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • •Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
  • •Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • •Annual Bonus
  • •Wellness Incentive Program
  • •Free Onsite Medical Clinics
  • •Free Onsite Lunch
  • •Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • •Trip of a Lifetime
  • •Paid Parental Leave
  • •Paid Time Off
  • •Volunteer PTO
  • •Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
  • •Eligible for discretionary Long Term Incentive program

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