Job Description

QSE Design –Electrical/ Software

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Systems Engineer to join the Design Quality Team supporting our Airvo product group. Working in partnership with our design and development engineering teams, you will collaborate with Product development to release newly developed products to various markets. You will also support the conformance/ compliance of existing products in their markets. Using your technical and Quality expertise you will ensure design assurance of new and existing products.

Your responsibilities include leading the activities related to the use of design controls, managing the implementation of our Quality Management System (QMS) to maintain compliance, and ensure product quality for an effective and efficient product commercialization.

As QSE you will also be responsible for identifying and implementing QMS improvements, as well as being the subject matter expert for questions and support on the QMS.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone with:

Skills and experience required:

• A minimum of 3 years related work experience in either Quality Engineering, or in a similar technical field.
• An embedded systems background or experience supporting embedded systems development in medical devices would be highly advantageous
• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing and design environment, with medical devices experience highly advantageous.
• A working knowledge of the regulations that apply to the medical devices industry, understanding of software focused regulations is preferred
• An understanding of the Quality function and its impact on the business.

You will also have:

• An ability to build strong relationships and to work collaboratively, share knowledge and act as a guiding hand to the Airvo product group regarding quality discussions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to share complex ideas, positively influence, negotiate and challenge with respect and diplomacy.
• Strong problem-solving ability, (both through your own independent thinking and collaboration across the business) and a strong resilience when navigating problems.
• A tertiary qualification in Science or Engineering (Electrical, Mechatronics, Software))

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 products
• School holiday programme subsidy
• Banking and Insurance discounts
• Free Parking
• Beautiful campus with green spaces including EV charging stations and end of trip facilities to encourage lower-impact transport choices
• Subsidised Café’s
• Annual Salary Review
• High rates of internal promotion

About Us

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally. We are an iconic New Zealand company with a consistent growth strategy ensuring an expanding range of innovative devices for use in respiratory care, acute care and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.

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 organisations such as Diversity Works NZ, Pride Pledge and Global Women.

Make a difference while driving your career to the next level and apply now!

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

Please note, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare will shutdown over the holidays. This will add a delay to reviewing applications, interviews will likely take place towards the end of January.

Requisition ID: 6092
Posting end date: ​ 02/01/2026