Quality Engineer

Microline Surgical, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical engineering or equivalent experience
  • At least 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in the medical device industry
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiar with FDA 21CFR820 and ISO13485 standards
  • Experience with aseptic production and/or sterilization is preferred
  • CQE/CQA certification helpful but not required
  • Certified biomedical auditor is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design and development of new products through risk analysis and validation test plans
  • Utilize statistical techniques like Gage R&R, Cpk, ANOVA, and DOE for quality assessment
  • Employ problem-solving methods such as Cause & Effect diagrams and Root-Cause analysis
  • Review and approve Engineering Change Orders and specifications
  • Conduct internal and supplier audits to ensure compliance
  • Investigate customer complaints and perform corrective actions
  • Support continuous improvement projects and maintain environmental standards

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Involvement in continual improvement initiatives
  • Collaboration in cutting-edge medical device innovation
  • Exposure to international compliance standards
  • Supportive work environment with team-oriented projects
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY: Maintain the quality system and support outgoing product quality through the use of engineering tools and methodologies in order to support production, design, and development of medical devices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent may be required to perform all or a combination of the following essential functions as determined by business necessity.
  • Assist in the design and development of new products by contributing to risk analysis, verification and validation test plans, etc.
  • Good understanding of statistical techniques, risk analysis, Gage R&R, Cpk, ANOVA and DOE.
  • Good problem solving experience with Cause & Effect diagrams, Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Root-Cause, 5-Why, 8D.
  • Approve Engineering Change Orders, review prints and be familiar with Geometric Tolerancing.
  • Maintain Quality Records.
  • Perform Corrective Actions and Non-conformance assessments.
  • Assist in investigating customer complaints.
  • Perform internal audits as well as supplier audits.
  • Support Incoming Inspection.
  • Review Work Instructions, Quality Plans, FMEAs, specifications, drawings, quality systems and analysis trends.
  • Participate in and lead continual improvement projects
  • Support environmental and sterilization monitoring
  • Some travel required for supplier support


NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

In addition to the essential functions listed above, the incumbent may be required to perform other non-essential functions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Very good written and verbal communication skills.
  • At least 5 years of engineering experience; preferably in the medical device industry.
  • CQE/CQA certification helpful but not required.
  • Certified biomedical auditor is preferred.
  • Familiar with FDA 21CFR820, ISO13485.
  • Experience with aseptic production and/or sterilization is preferred.
  • Accuracy, thoroughness, attention to detail, legibility in completing records is essential.
  • Lean and 6Sigma knowledge a plus.


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