Senior Engineer - QA Manufacturing
Arthrex
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Job summary
Arthrex, Inc. in Ave Maria, FL is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer. This role supports the Quality Manager in overseeing quality for Class I, II, and III medical devices throughout their life cycle. Responsibilities include reviewing design drawings, assisting in supplier validations, and conducting audits.
Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering and have at least 5 years of experience. The company offers a dynamic environment committed to improving surgical outcomes.
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills, able to communicate with technical and non-technical staff.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, and establish facts.
- Knowledge of risk assessments and control plans.
Responsibilities
- Support the Quality Manager with all quality related support.
- Review design drawings for tolerance and quality issues.
- Lead completion of Nonconformances as assigned.
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Job description
Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively searching for a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer for our manufacturing facility in Ave Maria, FL. The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for supporting the Quality Manager with all quality related support for the life cycle development of Class I, II and III medical devices, including new product development and maintenance of released products. Join our talented team at a growing global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better.
Requisition ID: 66487 | Title: Senior Engineer - QA Manufacturing
- Review design drawings for tolerance, inspect-ability and quality of design issues.
- Work with suppliers to improve quality, and assist, where necessary, in supplier process validations.
- Assist in the training of QC Inspectors on inspection techniques and the use of new equipment.
- Participate in Internal and External quality audits as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager.
- Support Risk Management by leading or participating in cross-functional team pFMEA’s and Risk Assessments.
- Support the AMI Engineering Change Management process by performing tasks as assigned.
- Lead or Support the internal manufacturing First Article Inspection process, review First Article Inspection Reports and samples (internal and/or supplier).
- Lead or Support equipment or process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ).
- Lead or support Metrology with design and development of inspection methods and gages.
- Create or review inspection method work instructions.
- Lead or support Metrology with Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R) studies.
- Create Inspection Plans Supporting Receiving and In-Process Inspection.
- Investigate complaints as requested by the Complaints/Reliability team.
- Lead completion of Nonconformances (NCR’s) as assigned: material disposition plans, evaluations, and action plans.
- Perform routine Nonconformance and process trending and lead periodic Quality review meetings with the management team.
- Lead or Support Continuous Improvement projects.
- Lead or support the Environmental Monitoring program.
- Complete Root Cause Analysis Investigations and define Corrective/Preventive Action Plans (CAPA’s).
- Perform Engineering Studies and Design of Experiments (DOE) as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
- 5 years quality engineering experience in a highly regulated industry required
- Technical knowledge in development methodologies including Design Controls, GD&T, DOE, Process Verification and Validation.
- SPC (Statistical Process Control) knowledge.
- Working knowledge of process improvement tools (i.e.: Lean - PDCA, Six Sigma - DMAIC) and problem solving (i.e.: Kepner Tregoe, Lean A3, 5 Whys) preferred.
- Working knowledge of risk assessments, PFMEAs, control plans, quality plans.
- Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.
- Project management skills preferred.
Proficiency in the use of PC and programs, particularly Excel, Word (or equivalents), miniTab or similar statistical analysis software, SAP or similar inventory software, Agile or similar design lifecycle software, Pilgrim or similar QMS software. Knowledge of measurement and other inspection equipment. Manufacturing process knowledge.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements. Prefer working knowledge and application of Statistics.
Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Visual acuity necessary to do the job safely and effectively. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision using a microscope and light source.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The area that this job is performed in is a general office or open cubicle/workstation environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company-Provided Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
- Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Annual Bonus
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Free Onsite Medical Clinics
- Free Onsite Lunch
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Trip of a Lifetime
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer PTO
- Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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