Quality Engineer

About the role

The Quality Engineer will ensure compliance to required standards including FDA and ISO during process development and the manufacturing of medical device components. In addition, this person will have responsibility for identifying and driving improvements related to quality, compliance to regulatory requirements and business efficiencies within the Quality Organization.

Responsibilities

• Supports the Corrective and Preventive Actions Program by monitoring the system and completing investigations and implementing actions as applicable.
• Supports Calibration and Preventative Maintenance systems.
• Represents and provides quality support for new product development initiatives.
• Verifies and validates design and processes utilizing IQ, OQ, and PQ process.
• Develops and writes test methods.
• Creates documentation for manufacturing, quality control, and final release processes.
• Generates formal test protocols and reports.
• Supports continuous process improvements through detailed data analysis.
• Provides documentation and support for the submission of FDA 510Ks.
• Participates in risk management activities for product and process design projects including PFMEA risk assessments.
• Reviews and approves complaint investigations.
• Conducts data analysis using Minitab or equivalent statistical software.
• Trains manufacturing/QC personnel as needed on test methods or manufacturing processes.
• Documents test results per GDP, ISO and FDA requirements.
• Participates in process improvement projects to reduce costs.
• Affords assistance with environmental monitoring of production facilities and equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in technical field (i.e. Bioengineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other technical field).
• Minimum of three (3) years experience.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and coordinate cross functional teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, peers and external vendors.
• Knowledge of Medical Device QMS requirements and regulatory requirements including but not limited to FDA CFR 21 820 and ISO 13485.
• Knowledge of risk management and risk analysis methods.
• Knowledge of writing technical documents (procedures, test methods, protocols and reports).
• Ability to conduct data analysis using Minitab.
• Ability to recommend technical solutions.
• Ability to specify requirements for products and equipment.
• Ability to train other engineers/manufacturing/QC/technicians.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to use personal computers including software such as: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project and Minitab.
• Self-starter and highly motivated.