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Quality Engineer
Job Description
*Depending on experience
Summary:
The main function of a quality engineer is to research and test the design, functionality and maintenance of products, equipment, systems and processes and develop quality standards. A typical quality engineer has the ability to read and interpret blueprints, and evaluate product integrity and standards.
Job Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the R&D and Operations teams in the areas of Design Engineering, Risk Management, Design Controls, Design Verification, Statistical Techniques, Test Method Development, Process Development, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Investigate moderately complex manufacturing product quality for all production processes based on engineering principles, analyze results, and make recommendations
• Identify and ensure the optimization of complex Manufacturing and/or R&D processes using engineering methods for design for manufacturing and for continuous process improvement. Identify opportunities for re-design/design of basic equipment, tools, fixtures, etc. to improve manufacturing processes, and reduce risk
• Lead Risk Management process for project in compliance to appropriate external standards and corporate policies, to ensure critical to quality features are identified and addressed appropriately.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining risk management documentation such as risk management worksheet, FMEAs in alignment with ISO:14971
• Provide integral technical input for the development of project plans, project timelines and strategy to support premarket approval of products.
• Partner with R&D engineers to support design verification/validation strategy and testing, including test method development/validation activities.
• Strong leadership and collaboration with other leaders in project and across the organization
• Mentor engineers in understanding of quality systems and strategies within new product development.
• Support root cause investigations/product evaluations for product failures encountered during clinical use using engineering methods (Six Sigma, DMAIC, etc.)
• Support resolution of manufacturing and compliance issues (i.e. CAPA, non-conformances, audit observations, etc.) utilizing problem solving tools.
• Support Quality Engineering activities to improve customer satisfaction and successful achievement of company quality objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all National/Federal, local, and company regulations, policies and procedures.
• Train, coach, and guide lower-level employees on more complex procedures
• Oversee Quality support tasks; gives instruction to engineers/technicians on conducting tests; trains engineers/ technicians and provides feedback; and may coordinate engineers/ technician work.
Skills:
• Creativity, verbal and written communication skills, analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Basic leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawing, schematics and computer-generated reports.
• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5-7 years experience required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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