Quality Systems Specialist II

Cqmedical; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Telehealth

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) matching

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

CQ Medical is seeking a Quality Systems Specialist II to independently lead complaint investigations, return material evaluations, and CAPA activities within a robust Quality Management System.

The role requires strong root cause analysis, risk assessment, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Customer Care to drive effective corrective actions and prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of complaint handling and investigation processes.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in medical device or regulated industries is preferred.
• ASQ certification or equivalent credentials is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complaint evaluations and investigations.
• Conduct return material evaluations and associated investigations.
• Facilitate root cause analysis activities.
• Develop corrective and preventive action recommendations.
• Evaluate investigation effectiveness and closure readiness.
• Ensure investigations are timely, thorough, evidence-based, and compliant.
• Perform risk assessments associated with complaints, investigations, and quality issues.
• Support stakeholders in evaluating quality-related risks.
• Facilitate balanced decision-making based on available evidence.
• Escalate significant issues appropriately.
• Analyze complaint, investigation, and CAPA data for trends.
• Identify systemic issues requiring additional investigation or action.
• Recommend process improvements based on quality system performance.
• Support management system effectiveness initiatives.
• Coordinate investigations involving multiple departments.
• Facilitate investigation meetings and action planning.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Customer Care, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a resource regarding investigation methodologies and quality system processes.
• Provide guidance to Quality Systems Specialist I personnel.
• Support development of investigation and problem-solving skills within the organization.
• Share best practices and lessons learned.

Skills

Complaint handling

Root cause analysis

Investigations management

Analytical thinking

Facilitation

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering/Life Sciences

ASQ certification

Job description

The Quality Systems Specialist II independently conducts complaint investigations, return material evaluations, root cause analysis activities, and corrective and preventive action processes to support the effectiveness of the Quality Management System.

This role serves as a primary investigator for routine to moderately complex quality issues and works cross-functionally to identify root causes, evaluate risk, implement corrective actions, and improve organizational performance.

The Quality Systems Specialist II applies risk-based decision making and structured problem-solving methodologies to ensure quality issues are effectively addressed and opportunities for improvement are identified.

• Lead complaint evaluations and investigations.
• Conduct return material evaluations and associated investigations.
• Facilitate root cause analysis activities.
• Develop corrective and preventive action recommendations.
• Evaluate investigation effectiveness and closure readiness.
• Ensure investigations are timely, thorough, evidence-based, and compliant.
• Perform risk assessments associated with complaints, investigations, and quality issues.
• Support stakeholders in evaluating quality-related risks.
• Facilitate balanced decision-making based on available evidence.
• Escalate significant issues appropriately.

Trend Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze complaint, investigation, and CAPA data for emerging trends.
• Identify systemic issues requiring additional investigation or action.
• Recommend process improvements based on quality system performance.
• Support management system effectiveness initiatives.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Coordinate investigations involving multiple departments.
• Facilitate investigation meetings and action planning activities.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Customer Care, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as a resource regarding investigation methodologies and quality system processes.

Coaching & Mentorship

• Provide guidance to Quality Systems Specialist I personnel.
• Support development of investigation and problem-solving skills within the organization.
• Share best practices and lessons learned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required

• Strong understanding of complaint handling and investigation processes.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple investigations.
• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.

Preferred

• Experience with risk management methodologies.
• Experience facilitating cross-functional investigations.
• Experience in medical device or regulated industries.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred

• ASQ certification or equivalent professional credentials.
• Medical device or other regulated industry experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts on Day One! Free life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, Telehealth Appointments, and Employee Assistance Program. Immediate vesting of 401(k) matching. Generous PTO and 11 Paid Holidays a year. And, most importantlyly, truly meaningful work!

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