Senior Level Associate Quality Engineer Jobs
Senior level associate quality engineer jobs center on owning quality systems end to end, leading cross-functional initiatives, and setting the engineering standards that mid-level teams execute against. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote roles, and employers like Garver, Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, and Burns & McDonnell hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Quality Specialist handles complex quality issues across US Pharmaceutical Distribution. The role leads investigations, temperature excursion reviews, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and supports recalls and product disposition decisions. This person is expected to work independently, use sound judgment, and be a trusted resource for colleagues and business partners. The position also helps improve quality systems and maintain compliance across the distribution network.
Compensation: The target salary for this role is between $135,000 and $140,000 yearly with opportunity for an annual bonus.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads complex product quality investigations, temperature excursion reviews, CAPAs, and critical-event activities. Determines the best approach, evaluates risk, identifies root cause, and documents clear, well-supported conclusions.
- Looks for practical ways to improve quality processes and electronic quality management systems. Works with the appropriate teams to simplify processes, strengthen compliance, and improve the quality of data and documentation.
- Provides technical guidance on investigations, recalls, CAPAs, quality risk assessments, and product disposition decisions. Helps colleagues work through difficult issues and serves as a resource when additional expertise is needed.
- Leads cross-functional projects involving Operations, Compliance, distribution centers, Technology, and external partners. Keeps stakeholders informed, resolves issues, and makes sure agreed actions are completed.
- Reviews investigation data, metrics, and trends to identify recurring problems or broader risks. Recommends corrective or preventive action and explains the findings to business and quality leaders.
- Applies relevant FDA requirements, 21 CFR, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, United States Pharmacopeia standards, Good Distribution Practice, current Good Manufacturing Practice, and internal procedures. Supports audits, inspections, and readiness activities.
- Develops training, shares lessons learned, and provides mentoring and technical support to help others strengthen their investigation and quality-system skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.
Education
Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, pharmacy, quality, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
CRITICAL SKILLS
- At least 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality, investigations, CAPA, recalls, regulated distribution, cold-chain operations, quality systems, or another regulated environment.
- Experience independently handling complex quality or compliance issues and making risk-based decisions using sound technical judgment.
- Experience leading projects and influencing decisions across teams without direct authority.
- Strong knowledge of investigation methods, root cause analysis, CAPA, quality risk management, product disposition, data integrity, and audit or inspection readiness.
- Working knowledge of applicable FDA regulations, 21 CFR, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, Good Distribution Practice, current Good Manufacturing Practice, and relevant United States Pharmacopeia standards.
- Experience using electronic quality management systems and working with quality data, technical documents, and process improvements.
- Strong writing, communication, presentation, and organizational skills. Able to explain technical issues clearly and work effectively with different teams.
- Ability to manage several priorities, recognize when an issue needs to be escalated, and work with limited supervision.
- Ability to work primarily from a remote location and collaborate regularly with distribution centers, cross-functional teams, and corporate partners.
- Ability to occasionally work in distribution center, operational, or warehouse environments to support investigations, audits, and quality initiatives.
- Ability to travel domestically, including occasional overnight travel, up to 10%.
- Ability to work for extended periods at a computer and review detailed electronic records, data, and quality documentation.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson,
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$103,500 - $172,500
McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.
Join us at McKesson!
INTRODUCTION
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Quality Specialist handles complex quality issues across US Pharmaceutical Distribution. The role leads investigations, temperature excursion reviews, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and supports recalls and product disposition decisions. This person is expected to work independently, use sound judgment, and be a trusted resource for colleagues and business partners. The position also helps improve quality systems and maintain compliance across the distribution network.
Compensation: The target salary for this role is between $135,000 and $140,000 yearly with opportunity for an annual bonus.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads complex product quality investigations, temperature excursion reviews, CAPAs, and critical-event activities. Determines the best approach, evaluates risk, identifies root cause, and documents clear, well-supported conclusions.
- Looks for practical ways to improve quality processes and electronic quality management systems. Works with the appropriate teams to simplify processes, strengthen compliance, and improve the quality of data and documentation.
- Provides technical guidance on investigations, recalls, CAPAs, quality risk assessments, and product disposition decisions. Helps colleagues work through difficult issues and serves as a resource when additional expertise is needed.
- Leads cross-functional projects involving Operations, Compliance, distribution centers, Technology, and external partners. Keeps stakeholders informed, resolves issues, and makes sure agreed actions are completed.
- Reviews investigation data, metrics, and trends to identify recurring problems or broader risks. Recommends corrective or preventive action and explains the findings to business and quality leaders.
- Applies relevant FDA requirements, 21 CFR, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, United States Pharmacopeia standards, Good Distribution Practice, current Good Manufacturing Practice, and internal procedures. Supports audits, inspections, and readiness activities.
- Develops training, shares lessons learned, and provides mentoring and technical support to help others strengthen their investigation and quality-system skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.
Education
Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, pharmacy, quality, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
CRITICAL SKILLS
- At least 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality, investigations, CAPA, recalls, regulated distribution, cold-chain operations, quality systems, or another regulated environment.
- Experience independently handling complex quality or compliance issues and making risk-based decisions using sound technical judgment.
- Experience leading projects and influencing decisions across teams without direct authority.
- Strong knowledge of investigation methods, root cause analysis, CAPA, quality risk management, product disposition, data integrity, and audit or inspection readiness.
- Working knowledge of applicable FDA regulations, 21 CFR, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, Good Distribution Practice, current Good Manufacturing Practice, and relevant United States Pharmacopeia standards.
- Experience using electronic quality management systems and working with quality data, technical documents, and process improvements.
- Strong writing, communication, presentation, and organizational skills. Able to explain technical issues clearly and work effectively with different teams.
- Ability to manage several priorities, recognize when an issue needs to be escalated, and work with limited supervision.
- Ability to work primarily from a remote location and collaborate regularly with distribution centers, cross-functional teams, and corporate partners.
- Ability to occasionally work in distribution center, operational, or warehouse environments to support investigations, audits, and quality initiatives.
- Ability to travel domestically, including occasional overnight travel, up to 10%.
- Ability to work for extended periods at a computer and review detailed electronic records, data, and quality documentation.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson,
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$103,500 - $172,500
McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind:
McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application.
McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.
McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: careers.mckesson.com.
McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com or (Canada) Accessibility@mckesson.ca. Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted.
Join us at McKesson!
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Who's Hiring
- Garver13
- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences12
- Burns & McDonnell10
- CooperSurgical9
- Jobot8
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- Consulting & Professional Services70
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals48
- Technology & Software44
- Manufacturing36
- Construction & Real Estate24
Senior Level Associate Quality Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level associate quality engineer job?
Employers at this level want candidates who have moved beyond executing test plans to owning quality strategy across a product or program. Demonstrating that you have led audits, defined standards others follow, mentored junior engineers, and driven measurable defect reduction will give you a clear edge. Certifications like CQE or ASQ credentials reinforce technical depth and signal readiness for senior ownership.
Which companies hire senior level associate quality engineers?
Companies hiring senior level associate quality engineers right now include Garver, Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, and Burns & McDonnell, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers, medical device companies, aerospace contractors, and technology firms that run complex regulated production environments where quality leadership carries direct business accountability.
Are there remote senior level associate quality engineer jobs?
Yes, though many roles at this level still require on-site presence for lab work, production floor oversight, or supplier audits. About 23% of senior level associate quality engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common for roles that mix documentation, systems work, and periodic hands-on quality inspection.
What makes an associate quality engineer role senior level?
A senior level associate quality engineer role is defined by scope and ownership. Where mid-level roles execute within defined processes, senior roles require you to design those processes, lead corrective action programs, interface directly with customers or regulators, and mentor less experienced engineers. You are accountable for quality outcomes across a product line, program, or facility rather than a single task or project.
Which industries hire the most senior level associate quality engineers?
Senior level associate quality engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate under strict regulatory frameworks, complex supply chains, or zero-defect manufacturing standards that require experienced quality professionals who can own compliance and continuous improvement at a systems level.