Role Description
The Staff Quality Engineer is responsible for providing quality engineering direction to projects, such as:
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Risk management
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Design concepts
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Design specifications
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Design for quality and manufacturing requirements
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Process/technology development
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Design and process validation
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Measurement systems analysis
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Equipment and software validation
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Project planning
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Associated documentation
This position will play an active role in developing the quality management system and ensuring QMS compliance adherence.
Qualifications
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Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the medical device industry.
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Experience in Quality System requirements, such as:
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Design Control
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Risk Management
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Quality
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Production Process Controls
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Supplier Controls
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Corrective and Preventive Action
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Non-Conformance
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Complaint Management
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Post Market Surveillance
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Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or equivalent is preferred.
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Biomedical or Quality Auditor certification desired.
Requirements
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Develop, establish, and maintain QA processes, procedures, and controls ensuring that performance and quality of products conform to established standards and regulations.
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Work with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Regulatory, and Clinical team to develop and execute Quality Engineering activities to meet project milestones.
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Provide guidance and oversee the documentation process (Design History File, Device History Records and Device Master Records).
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Participate in designing and drafting plans/protocols for testing of complex medical device products with the Quality and R&D team.
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Lead Risk Management efforts in accordance with ISO 14971 and Design Control efforts in accordance with ISO 13485 and 21CFR 820.
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Participate on Corrective and Preventive Action teams in response to concerns identified through complaints, nonconforming materials or other trending activities.
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Qualify new suppliers, maintain the Approved Supplier List (ASL), and manage the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) program.
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Participate in Quality Assurance audits from 3rd party agencies, ensure timely and effective resolution of issues identified.
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Maintain quality system in compliance with all applicable regulatory standards (FDA QMSR, ISO 13485, MDR requirements) and other relevant requirements throughout the facility.
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Identify and implement changes necessary to ensure and maintain the continued suitability and effectiveness of the quality management system using: quality policy, quality objectives, audit results, analysis of data, etc.
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Other duties as assigned.
Company Description