Site Quality Assurance Engineer II
ZOLL Medical · Deerfield, WI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Base pay
- $97k–$120k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Medical devices
- Posted
- 21 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at ZOLL Medical (medical devices) in Deerfield, WI. Lead investigations into manufacturing and process quality issues, including root cause analysis, data review, and development of recommendations to address quality concerns.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, SPC, CAPA, ISO 13485, FDA / GMP, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
- Base pay
- $97k–$120k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $77k–$120k. This one lists $97k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 35 quality engineer openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Wisconsin plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 34 other live quality postings in Wisconsin.
- Base pay
- About 21% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $74k–$106k, from 9 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 63%
- ✓ Supplier quality 40%
- ✓ SPC 37%
- Team leadership 34%
- FMEA 34%
- Control plans 34%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 13485, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Quality team at ZOLL Medical
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: ZOLL Medical in Deerfield
1 other open role at this site.
- Senior Manufacturing Engineering Technician · Manufacturing · Senior
Full description from ZOLL MedicalAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Lead investigations into manufacturing and process quality issues, including root cause analysis, data review, and development of recommendations to address quality concerns.
- ◆Support Material Review Board activities and nonconforming material resolution, including documentation, disposition support, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
- ◆Lead manufacturing CAPA and nonconformance investigations, including documentation, cross-functional coordination, and follow-up of corrective actions.
- ◆Analyze yield, scrap, rework, and process capability data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for manufacturing quality improvement.
- ◆Support manufacturing process validation, equipment qualification, and new product introduction readiness activities through review of documentation and participation in related quality assessments.
- ◆Collaborate with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Regulatory teams to resolve site quality issues and implement effective solutions.
- ◆Participate in internal and external audits, inspection readiness activities, and regulatory compliance efforts to support adherence to applicable quality system
requirements
and internal procedures.
- ✓Ensure site quality activities are performed in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality system standards, and internal procedures.
- ✓Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation of investigations, analyses, and quality records.
- ✓Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing quality, process performance, and quality system effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- ✓5 plus years of experience in quality engineering, manufacturing quality, or a related engineering role, preferably in the medical device industry.
- ✓Demonstrated experience leading investigations, root cause analysis, and manufacturing quality improvement activities.
- ✓Working knowledge of manufacturing quality systems, nonconformance management, and CAPA processes.
- ✓Knowledge of statistical process control, process capability analysis, and data-driven problem solving.
- ✓Experience collaborating in cross-functional environments to resolve technical and quality issues.
- ✓Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present findings and recommendations to technical stakeholders.
- ✓Ability to work effectively in a hybrid or on-site environment while collaborating across cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Experience in medical device manufacturing, process validation, equipment qualification, and new product introduction support.
- ✓Familiarity with FDA Quality System requirements, ISO 13485, and medical device regulatory requirements.
- ✓Experience supporting MRB activities, nonconformance systems, and manufacturing CAPA investigations.
- ✓Knowledge of statistical analysis tools and manufacturing quality methodologies.
- ✓ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or similar certification is a plus.
Job Summary
The Site Quality Assurance Engineer II provides technical support for manufacturing and operational quality activities, with a focus on investigations, process improvement, and quality system effectiveness. This role leads manufacturing quality investigations, partners with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams, and drives actions that improve process performance, product quality, and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Essential Functions
- ◆Lead investigations into manufacturing and process quality issues, including root cause analysis, data review, and development of recommendations to address quality concerns.
- ◆Support Material Review Board activities and nonconforming material resolution, including documentation, disposition support, and coordination with cross-functional teams.
- ◆Lead manufacturing CAPA and nonconformance investigations, including documentation, cross-functional coordination, and follow-up of corrective actions.
- ◆Analyze yield, scrap, rework, and process capability data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for manufacturing quality improvement.
- ◆Support manufacturing process va
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Acute Care TechnologySite Quality Assurance Engineer II (On-Site/Hybrid) – P3
Job Summary The Site Quality Assurance Engineer II provides technical support for manufacturing and operational quality activities, with a focus on investigations, process improvement, and quality system effectiveness. This role leads manufacturing quality investigations, partners with Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Regulatory teams, and drives actions that improve process performance, product quality, and compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Essential
Work Environment
- •Hybrid or on-site role with regular presence at a manufacturing or operational facility and occasional travel as needed for training, audits, investigations, or multi-site support.At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.
At ZOLL, you won't just have a job. You'll have a career—and a purpose.
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Job Type
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