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Enovis

Design Quality Engineer

Enovis, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002

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Overview

ABOUT ENOVIS Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement, global talent and innovation, the Company's extensive range of products, services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and beyond. For more information about Enovis, please visit www.enovis.com. What You'll Do

Summary The Design Quality Engineer position is responsible to implement and lead Design Quality Engineering activities at the DJO design and production location(s) as assigned. The Design Quality Engineer will support priority Product Development and Sustaining Design Engineering projects as the lead Quality Engineering technical representative. This position will be responsible to assure product designs meet our compliance with FDA regulations, ISO 13485 and global regulatory standards and Company strategies. The position will report directly to the Manager of Design Quality. Responsibilities

Assists process owners to write and issue procedures to assure compliance with the current FDA QSR regulations, ISO 13485, CMDR and Medical Device Directive requirements; and to provide training to process owners related to Quality Management System requirements, as necessary. Process may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing and design processes, inspection procedures and test procedures. Review and approve completed procedures to assure compliance with content and regulatory requirements. Support Design Quality Engineering assignments, including New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, corporate priority projects and sustaining support. Quality Engineering responsibilities may include:

Support, Review and Approve Design Specification packages Support, Review and Approve Material and Product Test Plans Review and Approve Design Engineering Drawings Review and Approve Design Verification and Validation Test Protocols and Reports Support Design Transfer activities: Develop inspection and testing methods, plans to perform First Article Approvals and lead execution of First Article inspections

Support Sustaining Design Quality Engineering assignments, including ensuring verification and validation for design changes for product and process improvements, component end of life transition, and quality improvements. Lead Risk Management process for assigned products and projects, coordinating development and implementation of risk management plans, hazard analyses, design and process failure modes and effects analyses (as applicable). Support Design History File establishment, creation, approval and maintenance

Perform Design History File audits at Phase Gates to ensure product development projects are in compliance to applicable design control regulations and company policies and procedures.

Coordinate Supplier Approvals for NPI projects with Supplier Quality Assurance in accordance with DJO Supplier Approval process. Support, Review and Approve Design Transfer activities to ensure design quality performance requirements are properly transferred, which may include IQ, OQ, PQ, Process Validation, and updated Inspection Plans. Attend and support Project team meetings, collaboration sessions and other collaboration activities. Review and approve Change Orders required by process owners to write and issue procedures to assure compliance with the current FDA QSR regulations, ISO 13485, CMDR and Medical Device Directive requirements; and to provide training to process owners related to Quality Management System requirements, as necessary. Process may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) manufacturing processes, inspection procedures and test procedures. Review and approve completed procedures to assure compliance with content and regulatory requirements. Support Design Review and Change review meetings; review and decide disposition of obsolete revision materials. Support Cost of Poor Quality initiatives by developing and executing site projects to reduce the costs associated with poor quality. Support DJO Corrective and Preventive Action Process

Lead Supplier Corrective Action program, communicating and coordinating CAPA completion of suppliers. Review CAPA assignment responses for completeness and validity. Support Internal CAPA Program as required, including performing CAPA investigations and improvement implementation, verifying implementation and effectiveness of improvements.

Conduct internal audits:

Conduct interviews, summarize observations, conduct closing meetings with Department Supervisors Enter non-compliances into the Agile system and trend software, and follow-up with process owners until CAPA is closed.

Assist in Notified Body Audits, FDA inspections and other 3rd party audits. Performs other duties as assigned by Management. Qualifications

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering and 5+ years of experience (CQA or RABQSA, CQE certification is a plus) Experience necessary to carry out specialized technical/trade/craft procedures; may require speaking and writing skills for standard matters or procedures. Experience in biomedical engineering standards and concepts. Knowledge of FDA/GMP, CMDR, MDD and ISO 13485 quality standards. Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes (and related tools, equipment) including inspection, machine shop technology, polish/grind and clean room technology. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; knowledge of statistical analysis and database searches. Skills and Technical Requirements: Competent working knowledge of US and EU quality system regulations. Proven project management skills; ability to complete technical projects with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork. Ability to understand and interpret drawings and data; GD&T knowledge to interpret mechanical part drawings, assembly drawings, block and flow diagrams, and BOMs. EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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