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Quality Systems Engineering Manager - Design

Care to make a difference

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

About The Role

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 Assurance team who ensure our high quality products get to market as fast as possible while meeting customer, business and international regulatory requirements.

 

We are seeking a strong, driven and adaptable Design Quality Engineering Manager who will lead by example and continue our commitment to innovation and excellence through collaboration, quality, and a customer focus approach.

 

In this role, you will play a crucial part in evolving our strategy from reactive quality control to proactive quality assurance engineering. This includes providing upfront quality support, cultivating strong relationships, influencing outcomes, driving continuous improvement in our processes, and embedding product quality from the start.

 

About You

 

  • You will hold a tertiary qualification in engineering or other related technical field and have a minimum 5 years Medical Devices experience.
  • Previous Quality Assurance experience in product development or new product introductions applying statistical and analytical techniques is required.
  • You will also have extensive understanding of the technical and practical elements of design controls (and its relationship with ISO13485, ISO 14971 and FDA CFR 820) and regulatory requirements.
  • You are ready to engage in open, honest, and courageous conversations, addressing challenges directly and collaboratively. You value others' perspectives and are committed to driving positive change.
  • You are motivated, pragmatic, and decisive, capable of making informed decisions that lead to effective outcomes.
  • You are prepared to lead and develop our team to achieve its full potential.

 

The real key to your success is the leadership skills you will have developed over the last 5+ years of your career and your knowledge of how to get the best out of your team. 

 

You will possess strong influencing and negotiation skills with ability to develop strong effective working relationships with the relevant areas of the business, which include product design, operations, marketing and clinical teams.

 

You will have strong resilience and the ability to drive change, along with a sharp and savvy approach to ensure the delivery of results.

 

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, while enjoying some of our perks and benefits:

  • Employee share purchase scheme
  • Discretionary bi-annual Profit share
  • Generous Paid Parental Leave
  • Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance
  • Discounted Health Insurance
  • Active Social clubs & community groups
  • In-house training programs from external providers
  • Purchasing privileges for Fisher & Paykel Healthcare
  • School holiday programme subsidy
  • Banking and Insurance discounts
  • Free Parking
  • Beautiful campus with green spaces
  • Subsidised Café’s
  • Annual Salary Review
  • High rates of internal promotion
  • 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 organizations such as Te Uru Tangata – Centre for Workplace Inclusion, 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 recruit@fphcare.co.nz.

 

 

  

 

Requisition ID: 5383 
Posting end date: ​10/02/2026

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