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The Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer supports compliance with applicable regulatory requirements by maintaining an effective quality management system and implementing continuous improvements. This position is responsible for activities ranging from product development through commercialization. This is a hands-on role where the Sr. Quality Engineer will apply diversified knowledge of engineering, quality principles and practices for class II and class III medical devices and combination products. This position also ensures that the company complies with all applicable federal, industry, and company procedures, guidelines, and regulations during the receipt, storage, manufacture, and distribution of products.
Requirements
Maintain and improve the quality system in accordance with FDA Quality System Regulation and ISO 13485 requirements
Support quality assurance activities, including, but not limited to: Risk Management (FMEAs, HA), internal and external audits, NCMRs and CAPAs
Investigate product quality problems and determine root cause, gather and analyze data, and implement corrective actions to reduce or eliminate cause
Lead the resolution of quality issues related to non-conformance reports and CAPAs
Assist in development, review and approval of process and equipment validation/qualifications (IQ, OQ, PQ).
Provide QE support to production, purchasing and engineering
Support/lead test method validation activities
Conduct and support the development and validation of appropriate test methods for product and process performance
Develop and initiate sampling procedures and statistical process control methods
Support product line manufacturing and design stages by ensuring validation of manufacturing equipment and processes are conducted in accordance with the Validation Master Plan
Address systemic quality issues with suppliers or internal groups
Oversee calibration and preventive maintenance program
Assist in the review of lot history records and disposition of product (subassembly and finished goods)
Work with engineering to develop adequate inspection criteria
Perform statistical analysis such as capability, gage R&R, and statistical process control
Evaluate product changes for qualification and validation requirements and assist in change implementations
Other duties/ activities may be necessary to support departmental or company goals
Education and Job Experience
A minimum of 7 years quality assurance/engineering experience is required. Experience in a regulated industry (medical device,) is required
BS degree in Engineering is required
Experience with FDA Quality System Regulations and ISO Standards (ISO 13485 and ISO 14971) is required
Experience with non-conformances, CAPA, and Risk Management is required
Experience in performing test method validation and Gage R&Rs
Extensive experience regarding root cause analysis and statistical techniques (such as Cause and Effect Analysis, Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys, Six Sigma processes)
CQE, CQA preferred
Skills and Specifications
Ability to motivate and influence people
Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks with high attention to detail Organizing, planning, and problem-solving skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work as a part of a team
Ability to review, analyze, summarize, and interpret data; draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations and decisions; write reports
Ability to create and provide training
Good statistical and numerical ability
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