Quality Engineer I - Manufacturing

Position Summary

Provide full quality support and expertise to others to achieve a high level of quality material, product, process, and test methods. Managing and performing root cause analysis and investigation studies for nonconformances, CAPAs and complaint trends. Serve as QA representative for material review board (MRB) meetings. Owner and execute quality improvement change controls. Provide risk assessment and an accurate action plan/solution that immediately mitigates impact on Quality and Production KPIs. Lead and execute equipment installation, qualification, and test method validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Establishes quality standards for products and processes and suggest modifications meant to prevent defects in components or final products.
• Works closely with cross functional teams, including product design, product management and production, to identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Audits production processes, raw materials or suppliers/vendors to ensure that established quality standards are met.
• Conducts root cause analysis for defects, non conformities or other quality failures.
• May be responsible for ensuring compliance with formal external quality standards, such as ISO 9001.

Expertise

• Knowledge & Skills
• Requires full working knowledge of relevant business practices and procedures in professional field. Uses standard theories, principles and concepts and integrates them to propose a course of action.
• Works under general supervision. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May periodically assist in orienting, training, assigning & checking the work of other peers.
• Judgment is required in resolving all day-to-day problems.
• Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers. Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.

Qualifications

• Experience/Training/Education/Etc.
• Required: 2-4 years related experience required, Bachelor's Degree required.
• Desired: Applicable industry/professional certification preferred.
• Additional Requirement: Occasional business travel required, Attendance Requirement Regular and predictable attendance.

Physical Demands

• Lights Work - Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling and Reaching:
• Occasionally: Reaching upward and downward, Push/pull
• Frequently: Stand, Sit
• Constantly: N/A

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

Salary Range

$85,300 - $95,300

B. Braun Offers

• An excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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