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Werfen North America

Senior Quality Engineer II

Werfen North America, Bedford, Massachusetts, us, 01730

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Werfen North America Position Summary The position is responsible to ensure that activities throughout the product lifecycle are in compliance with procedures, standards and regulations applicable to our products. This position provides project level leadership, independently develops, applies, and implements methods, tools and practices to achieve product quality goals and requirements in the areas of design, development, production, distribution, maintenance and service. This is a technically focused role requiring advanced skills in analyzing information, reviewing technical reports, promoting process improvement, requirements development, risk management, product development and production controls. The position is expected to lead by example in alignment with the company values to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

Participates in the generation and review of quality documents throughout the product lifecycle

Advises and directs teams regarding compliance to procedures, standards and regulations

Ensures product quality meets requirements and documentation is complete prior to approval

Participates on core teams supporting new product development or design changes

Defends relevant quality topics in audits and corrective actions to improve and maintain compliance of the QMS

Interprets regulations and procedures to ensure documents are sound and defensible to auditors and regulatory bodies

On projects of significant scope, leads successful implementation of Design Control and Product Realization requirements for design, production and distribution of IL products

On new product development and/or product performance investigations, provides guidance on most appropriate tools and techniques available

Provides input on product requirements, acceptance criteria, traceability, process monitoring, product evaluation, failure investigation and complaint analysis

Ensures application of sound statistical methods and quality tools in the evaluation and documentation of results related to design control, purchased part qualifications, V&V, risk analysis, production transfer, production, distribution and marketing of IL products

Provides guidance on compliance of software to procedures and standards including cyber security and privacy requirements

Works with manufacturing, R&D, Service, Distribution, Sales & Marketing, and others outside the company (as needed) to recommend or prepare corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)

Reviews and approves change orders for product performance, process changes, labeling and marketing communications as required

May manage and supervise the work of others

Leads cross-functional projects on technical and quality issues

Other duties as assigned

Secondary Functions

Identifies compliance gaps and takes appropriate corrective actions as needed

Defends documents and procedures internal and external audits

Leads quality system improvement projects as required

Budget Managed (if applicable)

N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:

Works closely with other functions to generate compliant documents by interpreting and explaining quality procedures, applicable standards, regulations and best practices

Able to effectively communicate quality requirements to a broad population of constituents

Ability to negotiate and influence others in establishing direction toward improved quality and enhanced compliance

Skills & Capabilities The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:

Working knowledge of domestic and international quality/regulatory standards related to our products

Knowledge of quality management techniques (Lean, Six Sigma) and statistical techniques required to measure and confirm significant changes

Working knowledge of IL products, technology and manufacturing processes including impact on customers and patient requirements

Demonstrates judgement commensurate with experience regarding application of regulatory requirements to data review, reports, design changes, risk management, to ensure compliance and achieving business objectives

Demonstrated understanding of risk based approach to processes and decisions

Competencies

Attention to Detail: Ability to pay close attention to detail is required

Accuracy: Work is accurate and complete

Performance Standards: Demonstrated ability to meet department goals

Communication: Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

Discretion: Acts with integrity in all situations and can maintain appropriate confidentiality

Multi-Tasking: Ability to manage multiple priorities, and support changing business needs

Collaboration: Ability to work within a multi-function team to bring best solutions to the team or customer

Independence: Self-motivated-works under minimal supervision

Professionalism: Must demonstrate professionalism during all interactions within company, customer and third parties

Takes Initiative: Serves as a role model for "Quality First" by continuously improving on what matters most to customer

Problem Solving: Promptly and effectively handles issues and problems

Decision Making: Makes decisions based on data and risk determination

Qualifications Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

Education:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or science

Experience:

A minimum of 10 years of experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic industry, or clinical laboratory, or 7 years with an advanced degree

Additional Skills/Knowledge:

Duties necessitate broad and thorough knowledge of engineering and science theory and principles, including R&D, quality control, manufacturing and design engineering

Understanding of the application of technical principles and engineering problem solving to resolve complex issues

ASQ Quality Engineering Certification - Desirable

LEAN/Six Sigma Certification - Desirable

Language: English

International Mobility

Required: No

Travel Requirements

Approximately 10% of time

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Quality Assurance

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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