Software Quality Engineer, Medical Device

Software Quality Engineer, Medical Device
St. Paul, MN 55117
Contract - 5 months

Summary:
This position is responsible for executing and maintaining quality engineering methodologies and providing quality engineering support for softare.

Duties:

• Develop and conduct training of company personnel for the divisional software development and validation program.
• Work with Design and Manufacturing Engineering in the completion of system/software requirements and other verification and validatiton processes. Create and execute or direct software validation protocols traceable to system/software requirements.
• Implement solutions for controlling code and administer Code Control and Software Event/Defect Tracking software systems.
• Assist in the completion and maintenance of risk analysis, focused on software related risks.
• Design and implement various product and process improvement methodologies (i.e, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing). Apply sound, systematic problem solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating and resolving issues.
• Software scoping and Part 11 audits. Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements,
• Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
• Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• BS Degree in Engineering or Technical Field or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years Software Quality Engineering and  Validation experience. related to regulated industry
• Detailed knowledge of FDA, GMP, IEEE 1012 and ISO 13485.
• Advanced computer skills, including statistical/data analysis and report writing.
• Advanced Information Technology and data mining skills.
• Prior medical device experience preferred.. Other regulated industry experience will also be considered
• ASQ CSQE certification desired but not mandatory.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner. Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to travel including internationally.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
   

LS Solutions is a privately owned minority certified niche consulting and managed solutions firm head quartered in Princeton, NJ servicing Life Sciences industry with international office locations in India, Singapore, Germany, Belgium and United Kingdom.