Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Quality Engineer II, Product

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
  • 2-4 years of Quality Engineering experience in FDA regulated medical device manufacturing.
  • Proficient in Six Sigma tools for problem-solving and root cause analysis.
  • Knowledge of statistics and design of experiments, including Minitab.
  • Familiarity with Risk Management and regulatory requirements like FDA QSR, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, & ISO 11135.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in designing and executing Production Release Process projects.
  • Lead complex projects, focusing on quality improvement.
  • Demonstrate project management while working with cross-functional teams.
  • Conduct Process and Design Risk Analysis to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Provide guidance on quality regulations and compliance across departments.
  • Support Design Control activities for new product development.
  • Facilitate Process Validation, Design Validation, and Software Validation to ensure product quality.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on start date.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
  • Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs.
  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time.
  • Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
  • 12 Paid Holidays.
  • On-Site Child Daycare, Café, and Fitness Center.
Full Job Description
Working Location: Minnesota, Brooklyn Park; Massachusetts, Westborough

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

Job Description

The Product Quality Engineer is responsible for contributing to the design, development and management of projects for legacy products and support of new products under development. The Product Quality Engineer provides organizational support with a focus on Design Quality activities. Works with internal/external manufacturers providing finished products, services, components, and sub-assemblies to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and medical device regulations. The Product Quality Engineer will partner with Operations, R&D, Supply Chain and other departments to continuously improve products and processes that meet all internal and external requirements and regulations.

Job Duties

  • Assist in the design and execution of Production Release Process projects for components and finished devices.
  • Lead and implement complex projects, including quality improvement initiatives.
  • Demonstrate project management skills while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives.
  • Lead Process and Design Risk Analysis activities to identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks.
  • Provide leadership and guidance regarding quality regulations and compliance requirements across functional disciplines.
  • Support and lead Design Control activities for multiple new product development initiatives.
  • Support Process Validation, Design Validation, Verification, and Software Validation activities to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
  • Lead the implementation of cost of quality initiatives, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Support Manufacturing Engineering in the creation and maintenance of Device Master Records (DMR), Device History Records (DHR), manufacturing routes, bills of materials (BOMs), print changes, and product specifications for both in-house and outsourced manufacturing.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the role.
  • Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, quality, and regulatory compliance in all work activities.


Job Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
  • Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Quality Engineering within an FDA regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
  • Proficient with Six Sigma type tools to analyse, drive root cause, and solve problems.
  • Knowledge of statistics, sampling strategies, and design of experiments, including statistical software tools such as Minitab.
  • Knowledge of Risk Management practices, Corrective and Preventative Actions, and regulatory requirements such as FDA QSR's, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, & ISO 11135.
  • Must be proficient and have practical knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Must be able to work well within a team and independently at times with limited guidance.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and deadline-driven environment.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize/execute multiple concurrent tasks.
  • Skilled in presentation development and public speaking.
  • General curiosity and a desire to learn new material.
  • Up to 10% domestic travel.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:
  • Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**


Connected Culture you can embrace:
  • Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
  • Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
  • Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
  • Paid Educational Assistance


*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $82,862.00 - $111,864.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

Let's realize your potential, together.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Quality & Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA)

About Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is a subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of optics and reprography products. The company is a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including endoscopes, laparoscopes, and video imaging systems. Olympus Corporation of the Americas was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. The company operates in the Americas region, including North and South America.
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1919
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