Senior Engineer Quality

Medline; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP is seeking a Quality Engineer to independently set basic quality standards for in‑process activities and to lead efforts to develop methods for testing, sampling, and training. You will evaluate production processes, support CE technical files, and manage vendor relations.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, applying SPC, performing testing and analysis, leading supplier qualifications, CAPA/SCAR, and contributing to design control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in Quality or Engineering.
• Experience with government/industry QA codes and standards (21 CFR 820, ISO13485, 21 CFR 210/211, MDD/MDR, ANSI/AAMI/ISO sterilization).
• Experience prioritizing, organizing, and meeting deadlines across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and implementation of methods and procedures for process control, validation, improvement, testing and inspection.
• Design complex experiments to understand sources of variation affecting products and processes.
• Apply SPC methods for data analysis to evaluate current processes and changes.
• Design and perform experimental product testing and analysis to maintain quality and minimize defects.
• Generate and analyze reports and defective products to determine trends and lead corrective actions.
• Lead supplier qualifications and contribute to supplier quality improvement programs.
• Provide Quality expertise in Product Development, Design Control activities, Risk Management, and CE Technical Files.
• Build product documentation (e.g., Device Master Records) in compliance with regulations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math or other related technical field

4 years of experience in Quality or Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, formatting, charts)

Job description

Job Summary Under minimal supervision, responsible for independently setting basic quality standards for both in-process while leading efforts to develop methods for testing, sampling and training. Evaluate production process, recommend improvements, qualify and conduct vendor management, generate and maintain DMR’s, product specifications, design control files, and CE technical files.

Job Description Responsibilities:

• Manage the development and implementation of methods and procedures for process control, process validation, process improvement, testing, and inspection to ensure that products are ideal and functional.
• Design complex experiments to understand sources of variation affecting products and processes.
• Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
• Design and perform experimental product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates.
• Generate and analyze reports and defective products to determine trends and lead corrective actions.
• Use concepts of probability and statistical quality control to guide decisions.
• Direct and collaborate with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensure that effective corrective actions are implemented (CAPA, SCAR), and contribute to supplier quality improvement programs.
• Lead supplier qualifications.
• Provide Quality expertise in Product Development, Design Control activities, Risk Management, and CE Technical Files.
• Responsible for building appropriate product documentation (e.g. Device Master Records) in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Work with Regulatory Groups and Suppliers to produce 510K submissions, letters to file, etc., as required.
• Coordinate product testing with internal and external laboratories as required.
• Ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations associated with product lines and processes.
• Perform quality reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality documents and company quality records.
• Lead investigations of product and process non-conformances and out-of-specification results and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• May train and coach team members and Medline employees on appropriate processes and best practices.
• Act as Quality lead in the absence of Quality Management.

Requirements:

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math or other related technical field.
• Work Experience – At least 4 years of experience in the Quality or Engineering.
• Experience applying knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards (e.g. 21 CFR 820, ISO13485, 21 CFR 210 and 211, MDD/MDR, and ANSI/AAMI/ISO sterilization standards).
• Knowledge / Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives, and determining when escalation is necessary.
• Experience using time management skills to prioritize, organize, and track details in order to meet deadlines of multiple projects.
• Experience problem solving, overcoming obstacles and reaching a positive and successful solution through mathematical or systematic operations.
• Experience leading a team to accomplish cross-functional goals.
• Experience using MS Office Suite products(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Advanced Skill Level in Microsoft Excel (for example: Pivot tables & pivot reporting, conditional formatting, tables, formulas, charting).
• Position requires up to 15% travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of industry experience in Medical Devices, Drugs, and/or fields directly related to the role.
• Knowledge of advanced Six Sigma/Lean concepts.

Benefits:

• Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

Salary & Compensation:

• The anticipated salary range for this position: $101,000.00 - $152,000.00 Annual
• The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities.
• This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible.
• Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.

Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need and can get due. If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you.

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories.