Job Description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving the current Quality Systems within the Madison, WI manufacturing facility. This position will have a wide range of tasks which may include product complaint investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), manufacturing quality process development, maintenance, trending and reporting, deviation investigation, CAPA management, change management, internal/external auditing, supplier quality management, and direct involvement and collaboration with the Operations, Technical Operations, Engineering, and Materials Management groups to drive quality culture.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Perform trending and analysis of customer complaint data

• Drive investigations and manage deviations and NCMRs from initiation to disposition

• Perform and lead RCA’s through cross functional team involvement

• Support the development and maintenance manufacturing quality control processes for new and existing production areas

• Support supplier quality management with respect to desk audit and quality agreement creation, execution and review via direct customer contact

• Maintain process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for new and existing production areas

• Manage CAPA creation and ensure adequate effectiveness

• Improve existing procedures to align with cGMP and regulatory requirements

• Interpret and properly apply all applicable regulatory requirements

• Improve quality culture through site initiatives

• Review and approval of procedures, protocols, reports, etc... as required.

Department specific/Non-essential responsibilities:

• Perform internal and external audits of systems and suppliers

• Filing and management of documentation when required

• Supporting other Quality System Functions

Minimum Requirements

Experience / Skills:

• Bachelor’s, or higher, degree in engineering or applicable science/technology program

• 3+ years of experience in a cGMP Quality Assurance/Compliant environment (medical devices preferred)

• Effective communication, coaching/mentoring, and presenting skills

• Ability to manage change

• Self-motivated

• Independent and sound decision-making capabilities

• Project management to deliver on time results

• Leadership skills / Emotional Intelligence

• Ability to utilize statistics at a moderate level for trending and interpretation of statistical data

Competencies:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel

• Technical writing

• Statistical analysis – Minitab or other software equivalent, preferred.

Organizational Relationship/Scope:

The Quality Engineer collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Facilities, Materials Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Process Development. The individual must be able to perform in a fast-paced environment with strict adherence to timelines. The position is during normal working hours M-F, but may be required to work extra hours or on weekends or holidays in order to support Manufacturing Quality activities.

Working Conditions:

The Quality Engineer will mainly work in an office environment but will also be required to work in manufacturing and QC environments when providing QA support to those functional areas.

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