Quality Assurance Specialist

Blatchford Group; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Blatchford Group is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to help maintain the ISO 13485 quality management system and support QA activities across Operations and Quality teams.

The role involves developing QA procedures, performing internal and supplier audits, and leading CAPA investigations. Strong communication, drawing interpretation, and computer skills are essential for success in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience desired.
• Training or certifications in auditing, quality engineering, and problem solving desired.
• Experience in medical devices, FDA, and ISO 13485 desired.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Computer proficiency at least intermediate.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and interpret technical requirements is a plus.
• Experience with inspection equipment, tools and methods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the ISO 13485 quality management system and QA activities.
• Develop and implement QA procedures per ISO 13485 and regulatory standards.
• Support internal and external audits and supplier audits.
• Lead root-cause analysis for CAPA and follow-up investigations.
• Support change management and control of documents and records.
• Assist operations with work instructions and process documentation.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, and Quality teams.

Skills

Quality assurance

Auditing

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

Summary

The Quality Assurance Specialist contributes to maintenance of the ISO 13485 quality management system and supports Quality Control activity and Operations.

Essential job functions

• Quality management system (QMS)
• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures in accordance with applicable standards (ISO 13485).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and customer requirements.
• Perform and monitor tasks assigned in organization change management system.
• Training: support managers and trainees with learning management system.
• Perform internal audits and support with supplier and external audits.
• Customer complaints: lead investigation, collaborate with customer service, repair, and cross‑functionally within quality team.
• Corrective and Preventive action (CAPA): lead root cause analysis, support investigation, follow‑up, reporting.
• Analyze processes to identify risks and opportunities, support areas of business with FEMA and PFMEA.
• Tasks or minor projects for quality, safety, as assigned.
• Develop opportunities and collaborate across functions of Engineering, Operations, Customer Service, Purchasing, Repair, IT, HR, and Quality.
• Support Quality Control: First Article Inspection, nonconforming product investigation, calibration, supplier corrective action.
• Support Operations: Development of work instructions, control of records/documents, collaboration with engineering and suppliers to support process flow.

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience is desired.
• Training or certifications desired: auditing, quality engineering, problem solving.
• Experience in medical devices, FDA, and ISO 13485 is desired.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Computer intermediate or better proficiency.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and interpret technical requirements is a plus.
• Experience with inspection equipment, tools, and methods.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms for the entire working day. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

General

The postholder must be flexible in their approach, undertaking any other duties appropriate to the position, as necessary. You may also be required to travel to locations other than your normal place of work. Due to the nature of your role, it may be necessary to work within time constraints and tight deadlines. This may occasionally require staying late or working outside normal working hours of attendance.

Legal Information

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company will make reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on our operation. Any employee who believes he or she may require such accommodation should contact Human Resources.