Post Market Quality Engineer (Hybrid)

Stryker · Redmond, WA

Level: Engineer
Team: Quality
Base pay: $80k–$128k
Travel: 10%
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Medical devices
Posted: Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level quality role at Stryker (medical devices) in Redmond, WA. Analyze and present post-market quality data including complaints, service reports, Q-metrics, and trending to identify continuous improvement opportunities.

They ask for: 2+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Root cause, CAPA, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP
Base pay: $80k–$128k
Day to day: about 10% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Quality Engineer roles in Washington: typical posted base $100k–$135k. This one lists $80k–$128k.

Median of the low and high ends of 18 live postings that list pay, out of 27 quality engineer openings in Washington, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Washington plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 26 other live quality postings in Washington.

Base pay: About 12% below similar roles
Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 100%
Lean 85%
AS9100 56%
New product launch 56%
Six Sigma 52%
Supplier quality 52%

✓ = 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 2+ 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: Stryker in Redmond

1 other open role at this site · 1 person we found in quality roles at Stryker.

Production Supervisor · Production · Supervisor

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What You Will Do

◆Analyze and present post-market quality data including complaints, service reports, Q-metrics, and trending to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
◆Investigate customer complaints and drive records to timely closure.
◆Own and support Nonconformance (NC) and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) investigations.
◆Partner with customers and cross-functional teams including R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Field Service, and Sales to resolve product quality issues.
◆Conduct and maintain risk analyses, document findings, and support Risk Management activities.
◆Calculate failure and harm occurrence ratings using field performance data.
◆Provide post-market quality input related to product safety, reliability, durability, and design performance.
◆Ensure compliance with Quality System Regulations (QSRs), internal procedures, and applicable quality standards.
◆Communicate product quality insights and trends to internal and external stakeholders.

What You Need

✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline.
✓0 - 2 years of professional experience.
✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
✓Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
✓Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
✓Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, navigate complexity, and drive results.

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As a Post Market Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for continuous product and process quality improvements. You will conduct investigations into Customer Complaints, identify emerging trends, dictate action plans, and eventually own NC/CAPAs. You will support root cause activities and identify potential failure modes, risks, and resolve customer issues appropriately.

This role is Hybrid/Onsite in Redmond, Washington.

Preferred

+Experience working in a regulated industry such as Medical Device, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, or Manufacturing.
+Knowledge of complaint handling, post-market surveillance, CAPA, and nonconformance processes.
+Experience with failure investigation methodologies including Root Cause Analysis, 8D, or similar problem-solving tools.
+Familiarity with statistical analysis techniques and data trending.
+Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and FDA Quality System Regulations.
+Experience developing and implementing design controls and process controls.
+Experience supporting risk management and product quality improvement initiatives.

United States of America Pay Ranges

•US15 : $79,900 - $127,500 USD Annual

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