Quality System Engineer

Walker Cole International; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Cole International partners with a Class III medical device manufacturer to recruit a Quality Systems Engineer who will lead the development, measurement and continual improvement of global QMS sub-processes. You will provide direct on-the-floor quality engineering support to production in compliance with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820.

You will drive KPI reporting, support CAPA/NCR processes, audits and training, ensuring robust documentation and risk-based decision-making across manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quality-related field or equivalent experience in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485 and EU MDR is desirable.
• Experience with CAPA, NCR handling and MRB review is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own global QMS performance KPIs and metrics with data-driven leadership reporting.
• Lead NCRs, CAPA and quality plans for underperforming sub-processes.
• Ensure QMS documents are filed, scanned and retrievable as primary contact.
• Conduct audits (first/second party) and support third-party audits.
• Establish and deliver training on core QMS systems and procedures.

Skills

Quality systems

QMS metrics

Risk management

Auditing

Data analysis

Project management

On-floor support

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Walker Cole International is partnering with a Class III medical device manufacturer to find their new quality systems engineer. You'll drive the development, measurement and continual improvement of sub processes supporting the global QMS, while providing direct, on-the-floor quality engineering support to production for devices manufactured in compliance with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820.

This is genuinely an exciting time to join a growing business, on a global scale. This would suit anyone who is looking for career progression and at exciting time to join this business.

What you'll be doing:

• Own global QMS performance KPIs and metrics, delivering statistically driven analysis, leadership reporting on risks and actions, and routine input to management review.
• Own the global non-conformance analysis system, determining escalation to CAPA, HHE and FSCA, and lead NCRs, CAPA, quality plans or projects for underperforming sub processes.
• Ensure QMS documentation is accurately filed, scanned, indexed and maintained, acting as primary point of contact for document retrieval.
• Conduct first and second party audits and support third party audits, ensuring findings are assessed, escalated and managed according to severity and risk.
• Establish and deliver training on core QMS systems, processes and procedures.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in an associated field, appropriate quality certification, or 3-5 years' experience in quality systems within medical device or a highly regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of 21 CFR 820, EU MDR and ISO 13485, with awareness of design control (21 CFR 820.30) and risk management (ISO 14971) for Class III / implantable devices.
• Lead auditor certification, supplier auditing experience and production support experience (NC disposition, MRB, DHR review) are highly desirable.
• High integrity and attention to detail, with strong project, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Sound, risk-based decision-making and the ability to work independently within timelines.
• Comfortable on the production floor and able to work in a cleanroom in full gowning, following strict safety and contamination control protocols.

Quality Systems | QMS | Medical Devices | Class III | ISO 13485 | 21 CFR 820 | EU MDR | ISO 14971 | CAPA | MRB | DHR | Auditing | GMP