Junior Product Complaints Engineer

DEKA Research & Development; Manchester, Northern (NH, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research & Development is seeking a Junior Product Complaints Engineer to join a dynamic Medical Device R&D environment in Manchester, NH. You will review complaints and perform evaluations, ensuring documentation aligns with FDA regulations and QMS requirements.

You will work with cross-functional teams, identify reporting needs, and help drive CAPA investigations and process improvements in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 4-year biomedical engineering degree; OR 2-year biomedical engineering degree with 2+ years in a cGMP environment supporting complaint handling investigations, medical device reporting, or product analysis.
• Experience in complaint handling or quality engineering preferred (school projects and internships considered)
• Knowledge of FDA quality systems requirements and Medical Device Reporting regulations (21 CFR 803, 820, 211) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review complaints related to potential medical device issues.
• Perform product complaint evaluations with minimal direction, utilizing product knowledge.

Skills

Complaint handling

Regulatory knowledge

QMS familiarity

Regulatory reporting

Time management

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

2-year Biomedical Engineering degree + 2+ years cGMP experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

DEKA R&D, on behalf of Millyard Advanced Medical Products, is looking for a Junior Product Complaints Engineer to work in a dynamic Medical Device Research and Development environment. The position reports to the Product Complaints Manager. This is a high visibility role with a significant direct impact in the Quality Management System.

How you will make an impact:

• Responsible for reviewing complaints related to potential medical device issues.
• Perform product complaint evaluations with minimal direction, utilizing experience and product knowledge.
• Ensure that complaint documentation follows Good Documentation Practices; meets QMS requirements; and complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations / other regulatory requirements.
• Identify and make sound decisions regarding medical device reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Interface with Third Party Manufacturers, health care professionals, internal customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in audits and CAPA investigations as they relate to complaint handling.
• Work with the forensic investigation team to align product investigations related to complaints.
• Generate reports to identify areas of process improvement.
• Develop product training aids.
• Contribute independently while also collaborating with other team members and departments needing product complaint information.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communication with co-workers, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on complaint handling.
• Perform other related duties as assigned under management supervision.

Skills needed to be successful:

• 4-year biomedical engineering degree; OR 2-year biomedical engineering degree and 2+ year(s) relevant experience in a cGMP environment supporting complaint handling investigations, medical device reporting, or product analysis.
• Experience in complaint handling or quality engineering preferred (school projects and internships considered)
• Knowledge of FDA requirements for Quality Systems, pharmaceutical products, and Medical Device Reporting regulations (21 CFR 803, 820 and 211) is preferred.
• Experience with SalesForce is preferred.
• Strong motivation to see individual tasks through to completion, and to help as needed to achieve team goals.
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
• Good problem-solving and proficient computer skills are required.
• Solid written/verbal communication and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.
• Sound technical writing skills.
• Ability to work well independently and on cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, changing environment.

About Millyard Advanced Medical Products:
https://millyardadvanced.com/
Located in the heart of the Regen Valley in Manchester, NH, our company aims to positively influence the healthcare landscape.

Established 2019

Selected Partners

• Contract Designer: DEKA Research & Development
• Contract Manufacturer: Merrimack Manufacturing

About DEKA:

One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.