Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Senior Quality Engineer

Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years experience in medical device quality/process engineering.
  • Expert in quality field with proven leadership skills.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA QSR, ISO 13485/14971, etc.).
  • Strong skills in Quality Science, statistics, and problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical reports and presentations.
  • Proven project management abilities with successful cross-functional team leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams to uphold quality engineering standards during manufacturing.
  • Complete quality engineering tasks on schedule.
  • Develop and implement process and procedural changes.
  • Provide expertise in quality sciences, including statistics and data analysis.
  • Maintain product risk management files and guide quality processes.
  • Assist team members in developing innovative approaches to quality issues.
  • Lead implementation and compliance of quality standards and policies.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries, annual bonus, and 401(k) with company match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
  • 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program.
  • Generous paid vacation, sick time, and 12 paid holidays.
  • On-site childcare, fitness center, and café.
  • Support for parental leave and adoption assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Working Location: Washington, Redmond

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

Job Description

Develop, maintain, and support the company Quality System regulatory requirements and business strategy. Continuously improve Quality performance related to manufacturing and metrics related to the strength of the site Quality System. Leads complex projects. Mentors Quality Engineer for best practices for the use of Quality tools and methods. Can serve as a backup to the Management Representative for the site.

Job Duties

  • Leads and participates in Cross-functional teams to support manufacturing representing Quality Engineering discipline.
  • Completes assigned Quality Engineering tasks to schedule.
  • Leads or participates in the development of process and procedure/development changes.
  • Provides resident expertise in the application of Quality Sciences including statistics, data analysis, problem solving and the creation of system solutions.
  • Develops, maintains and reviews product risk management files, and provides guidance on application of risk management to Quality System processes (FMEAs, NCR risk, CAPA risk, etc.).
  • Develops new approaches to solve problems identified as part of the team.
  • Assists others to lead and develop novel approaches within the Quality team.
  • Leads the implementation, compliance, and maintenance of standards (e.g., FDA CFR Title 21 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971) and Olympus Global Quality policies and procedures for the sites.
  • Trains location personnel on all aspects of the Quality System and regulatory standards.
  • Serves as a mentor and advisor for the Quality team to assist in developing Quality Engineering skills and capabilities.
  • Applies the requirements of the Quality System to processes, products, or services for the location.
  • Leads, supports, and guides the manufacturing line to address quality issues and resolution using the best Quality techniques and principles.
  • Develops and maintains the validation and verification strategy for new and existing products and processes.
  • Leads Quality system elements such as but not limited to: Validation, Deviation, Data Trending, CAPA, Audits etc.
  • Leads and participates in the CAPA process as required as a CAPA Owner or Coordinator.
  • Monitors product and process performance metrics and acts upon trends with minimal guidance.
  • Authors, collaborates, and approves Quality System documentation including change orders for DHF, DMR, DHR, labels and labelling etc.
  • Support Supplier Quality Engineering to resolve Quality issues, providing information to and interfacing with suppliers as required.
  • Develops and drives measurable Quality improvements relating to products, process, and services.
  • All other essential related duties as required.
  • Support Verification/Validation/Calibration/Preventive maintenance activities.
  • Communicate significant issues or developments identified during Quality assurance activities and provide recommended process improvements to cross-functional teams (CFTs) and management.
  • Run reports to analyze Production and Complaint data and identify any significant trends.
  • Support the Quality Management System (QMS) by performing periodic product process and internal audits.
  • Perform other duties as needed


Job Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or equivalent. Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years related experience preferably in the medical device industry related to process/quality engineering.
  • Viewed as an expert in the quality field. Leadership experience: proven ability to lead and manage cross- functional teams effectively communicate with all levels of management and drive effective change.
  • Requires background and familiarity with regulatory requirements and international standards, including U.S. FDA QSR requirements, EU MDR 2017/745, Canada Medical Device requirements, ISO 13485:2016, and ISO 14971:2019, and the ability to educate others on related subject matter.
  • Strong Quality Science skills including demonstrated statistics application and problem solving.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated by ability to generate technical reports and ability to make presentations to middle and upper management.
  • Proven Project Management skills with ability to manage cross functional team and produce results.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization and/or guidance exists.
  • Working knowledge of problem-solving tools and root cause analysis techniques (i.e., FMEA, Pareto Analysis, Cause & Effect diagrams, 5-whys, Ishikawa diagrams, etc.).

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, Cafe9, 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 $100,263.00 - $135,355.00 / 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.

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.
Learn more about Olympus Corporation of the Americas
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31,557 employees
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Founded
1919
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