Senior Quality Engineer in Birmingham, Alabama at RAMPART IC LLC

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will assist with the development of quality systems, procedures and controls to ensure that all medical products consistently meet performance and quality specifications in the manufacturing facility. The Senior Quality Engineer is a leader and strong technical resource who quickly and effectively resolves quality problems with internal customers and external suppliers. This position reports directly to the Director of Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs. The Senior Quality Engineer will play a key role in supporting existing processes for the manufacturing of Rampart radiation shields.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Consistently models the core values of the company both internally and externally.
• Openly commit to and support company processes and systems.
• Revises / analyzes if the current products and processes (including taken actions or decisions) comply with the regulations, such as QSRs, ISO 13485, etc. including providing support during internal and external audits.
• Participates in the preparation’s activities for/or interactions with regulatory agencies (FDA, Interek, etc.)
• Actively participate in Management Review & Compliance meetings
• Responds to internal or external audit observations related to the quality engineering function.
• Properly establishes and maintains the required documentation of quality assurance activities and/or quality systems.
• Supervises and supports quality assurance personnel on daily activities.
• Performs periodical audits to the line to evaluate GMPs, production controls, lot segregation and process audit. Checks the audit results of the area to ensure that the corrective and preventive actions are adequate.
• Act as the QA representative for Supplier Quality management activities. Responsible for maintaining suppler controls and performs supplier auditing activities
• Act as the QA representative on Design Projects supporting new product introductions, qualification of new suppliers, development and approval of new product documentation
• Works with NPI and with the manufacturing, process engineering and manufacturing engineering departments to develop, conduct and approve product and process validation strategies of products and processes.
• Directs and attends to NCR’s meetings as a member of MRB.
• Conducts and supports investigations, bounding, documentation, revision and approval of the non-conformities (NCs), preventive and corrective actions (CAPAs) and customer complaints. Escalation of quality problems when applicable.
• Acts as delegate for the Quality Director, when required.
• Champion continuous improvement through CAPA system, handling of complaints, analyzing key performance indicators etc.
• Provides support in the analysis of products related to customer complaints, to determine failure modes.
• Analyze / check the effectiveness of preventive and corrective actions.
• Defines sampling plans and approves inspection methods for evaluation and acceptance of components and finished product.
• Provides support in the resolution of complex problems (technically) associated with the manufacturing process.
• Revises, approves, executes IQ, OQ, PQ, Validations.
• Maintains and periodically revises the CTQs in the manufacturing process to guarantee the continuous satisfaction of the customer.
• Develops, maintains and checks that the measuring methods are appropriate for the manufacturing processes.
• Provides support in the revision and maintenance of FMEAs, Quality control plans, process instructions and additional manufacturing documents.
• Develops, interprets and properly implements process monitoring and control methods consistent with the process/product risk level.
• Evaluates and interprets common variation causes vs special in the manufacturing process and determine the adequacy of the current process limits.
• Evaluates the need of risk mitigation techniques given product classification, potential types of defects, defect frequency, severity, risk for the patient, process capacity, process controls, etc. Determines the effectiveness of these techniques in the previously implemented improvements.
• Responsible and owner of the risk assessment process including the realization, documentation, revision or maintenance of the current risk and documentation of the risk assessment such as FMEA of the process given the changes in the product/process.
• Collate and trend Key performance indicator data
• Performs other related duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the organization.
• Carries out additional responsibilities and tasks assigned by management.

Key Metrics

• CAPA’s
• NCR’s
• SCAR’s

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A BS degree in manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, life science or related field and a minimum of 5 yrs. experience within the Medical Device Industry.
• Candidate must be highly motivated with excellent communication skills and proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Quality System Requirements (QSR), Gage R&R, ISO 13485, IQ/OQ/PQ, CTQ, Production NC, CAPA, Regulatory Requirements, Verification & Validation, Medical devices Engineering change process, Medical Devices Quality Management, Design controls, problem solving skills, etc.
• Quality Certification and Lead Auditor Certification while not mandatory would be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong Written and Verbal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Ability to summarize complex issues quickly and make decisions
• Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively to prioritize appropriately.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Body Positions: Regularly required sitting, standing, and walking for pro-longed periods of time
• Body Movements: Full range of body movements including the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, and bending, reaching, lifting, and crouching
• Vision: Ability to read and see instructions, computer screens.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Attention to Detail: Must be able to focus on small details and ensure accuracy and precision in the assembly of components
• Relational: Must be able to comfortably connect and work with different personalities both inside and outside the company
• Communication Skills: Must be able to read and write clearly to effectively communicate with team members and supervisors

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is generally performed in an office and manufacturing environment.
• Work may require occasional early morning or late afternoon meetings to support business needs.
• Travel may be required for meetings, training events, conferences, or team meetings, which could include occasional overnight or weekend travel and Inside and outside the US.
• Extended computer and presentation time
• Work Hours: Full-time position with standard working hours, typically Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required to meet deadlines.
• Health and Safety: Strict adherence to health and safety guidelines is required to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Regular training on safety procedures and emergency protocols is provided.