Job Summary:The Senior Quality Engineer will be responsible for providing Quality Engineering support to ensure quality practices are implemented and maintained across design transfer, inspection, production, and data monitoring. This role leads quality initiatives and projects, supports process and equipment qualification, and ensures compliance with established procedures by collaborating with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve issues. Additionally, it ensures Quality Systems are integrated into all operational activities and represents the site's quality management system by communicating and influencing leadership on continuous improvements.
Responsibilities:- Provide expertise and general oversight for the management and improvement of Nova Biomedical's Quality Systems, including quality planning, quality control planning, internal auditing, inspection procedures, document controls, change management, process controls, quality records, corrective and preventive activities, validations, and data management.
- Develop plans to resolve quality issues and use communication and analytical skills to generate support for changes. Effectively communicate with leadership to weigh pros and cons of changes and present solutions that meet business and quality/compliance needs.
- Mentor quality engineers
- Make risk-based decisions confidently
- Prepare and review Engineering Change Orders (ECO) and Manufacturing Variances (MV) for operating procedures and operating instructions.
- Design and validate queries and reports for data from Production, Non-Conforming Materials and Corrective and Preventive Actions on the Database.
- Participate in and/or lead Product Line Quality Committees (PLQC) as appropriate.
- Format, manage and maintain Quality Control Plans and PFMEAs for new products to ensure that Quality Requirements are in place when new products are introduced into Manufacturing.
- Review and analyze specifications relating to acceptance activities.
- Support Quality Plan activities in support of company projects.
- Analyze data and generate reports to identify trends and to draw effective conclusions.
- Generate and review Validation Protocols and Reports (IQ, OQ, PQ) for adequacy, completeness, and compliance with Quality Systems requirements.
- Participate in external audits and where appropriate interact directly with auditors to address concerns and answer queries.
- Ensure that validation activities are appropriate to their needs and in alignment with Nova Biomedical's procedures.
- Maintain and oversee the Nova Biomedical Validation File and Log (a Microsoft Excel file) and the Nova Biomedical Validated Spreadsheet Log (Excel) and File.
- Identify and implement problem-solving activities to determine root cause and effective corrective action.
- Quality Management Review: Contribute to the information gathering for the QMS management review process.
- Assist management with improving Quality Systems and increasing plant-wide compliance with appropriate regulations.
- Proactively identify quality system gaps and develop solutions to close gaps, leveraging existing quality systems.
Experience Requirements:- Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or the technical sciences
- 7 plus years Medical Device/IVD Experience as a Quality Engineer, or 4+ as a Senior Quality Engineer within an FDA regulated reagents, medical device, or IVD manufacturing company.
- Knowledge of regulations and standards affecting IVDs and Medical Devices (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, & ISO 14971, IVDR) and the ability to interpret regulations and apply appropriately
- Experience in FDA regulated environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
- Detail-oriented, able to read and interpret technical documents
- Works well with multi-disciplined team and understand task requirements
- Ability to exercise judgement in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining results
- Computer literacy including MS Word, MS Excel MS Access
- Statistical Software experience, i.e. Minitab
- Previous experience working with Master Control and/or Power BI a plus
- Auditing experience and certification is preferred.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:- Ability to work in an office, laboratory, and light manufacturing environment as needed.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while reviewing documentation, participating in meetings, or supporting lab activities.
- Ability to lift, carry, or move equipment, test fixtures, or materials up to 25 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to perform hands-on tasks such as inspecting components, handling small parts, or supporting test setups that may require fine motor skills.
- Ability to wear appropriate PPE (e.g., lab coat, gloves, safety glasses) when working in laboratory or production areas.
- Ability to move between different work areas, including R&D labs, production floors, and meeting spaces.
- Visual acuity sufficient to read engineering drawings, specifications, and test data, both on screens and on paper.
- Occasional travel (up to 10%) to suppliers, manufacturing partners, or other company sites may be required.
Why Work for Nova Biomedical- Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Competitive 401k company match
- Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Generous Tuition reimbursement
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
- Professional development, engagement and events
- Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
- Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office
Work Location: Hybrid work schedule on-site in
Norwood, MA,
4 days/week on-site
Targeted Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000/year.Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.
