Job Description:
At Metrex, the Quality Engineer is responsible for assuring quality is designed-in to the new products and processes. Applies knowledge of “Good Engineering Practices,” design control principles, and quality engineering techniques to development efforts as a member of one or more cross-functional development team(s). Ensures products are developed in accordance with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer requirements. This position is on-site in Romulus, MI.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Implements process, software, and test method validation policy and procedures.
Write protocols, facilitates completion of validation protocol procedures, performs data analysis, and write reports.
Maintains Process and Software Validation Master Plans.
Participates in product development teams and in design reviews.
Conducts root cause and corrective action investigations for quality failures, including those occurring in supplier and internal processes.
Improves quality system by evaluation and improvement to inspection and test methods, sampling plans, and process control plans.
Completion of the above duties and responsibilities will include the use of Gauge R&R Studies, Design of Experiments, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Statistical Process Control, Capability Studies, the determination of Operating Characteristics for Sampling Plans, and general statistical analysis of data.
Prepare and conduct training sessions and presentations as required to complete the above duties and responsibilities.
Plans and conducts the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component.
Performs quality engineering reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.
Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
Reviews purchased products or components and provides input to the decision of whether to accept the product and future purchases from the vendor.
Maintains a working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards.
Support, and when appropriate lead, CAPA creation and resolution.
Oversees supplier management, including Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCAR), Supplier Files, Supplier Audits, Supplier Validations, and drafting Supplier Quality Agreements.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other technical discipline preferred; we will also consider 4 years relevant Quality Engineering experience in lieu of a degree
A minimum of 3 years experience in quality assurance or quality systems; medical device or dental industry experience is preferred
Experience in Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality Systems Regulations experience required
Proficiency in the use of personal computers and computer database software, including Microsoft Office applications (Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
Ability to travel domestically up to 10% (supplier visits)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with Master Control and/or Oracle is a plus
Working knowledge of the FDA Drug Regulations, FDA medical device Quality Systems Regulations and international quality system standards is preferred
Must be able to identify and recommend effective solutions to problems, utilizing technical problem-solving tools, and working individually and with others within and outside his/her function.
Must have capability to review, analyze, summarize and interpret quality systems data, draw conclusions, make appropriate decisions and recommendations, write reports and give oral presentations.
Must show self-initiative but be comfortable in the role of a team player. Must be able to manage multiple projects and report progress against goals in an objective manner.
Experience in lean manufacturing of Medical Devices.
Ability to accurately assess quality measurements and manufacturing operational metrics and situations and effectively address root cause and counter measure implementation.
Familiarity with various manufacturing process technologies.
Proficiency in project leadership and management.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
COMPETENCIES
Analytical Decision-Making
Communication
Learning & Development
Planning & Organizing
Professionalism & Integrity
Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
Teamwork & Relationship-Building
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