Automated Inspection Quality Engineer

Artivion, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with up to a 4% company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Artivion, Inc. is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer at our Austin, Texas facility. This role involves developing and maintaining inspection methods for various laboratory equipment, supporting compliance with quality regulations, and driving continuous improvement. Ideal candidates have a degree in Engineering or a related field and experience in regulated manufacturing environments.

The position offers generous benefits including 5 weeks paid time off and comprehensive medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Engineering projects for new product development.
• Conduct internal and supplier quality system audits.
• Develop validation master plans and project plans.

Skills

Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)

Quality systems knowledge

Statistical methods

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Inspection and test equipment

Job description

Company Overview

Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. specializes in developing innovative medical devices aimed at addressing challenging cardiac and vascular conditions. Our Austin facility houses a diverse team dedicated to producing the On-X Mechanical Heart Valves. With over 1,600 employees globally and manufacturing sites in Atlanta, Austin, and Hechingen, Germany, Artivion serves healthcare professionals in over 100 countries. For more details, visit our website at www.artivion.com.

Position Overview

The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining inspection methods, supporting and troubleshooting inspection, test, and laboratory equipment—including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs), X‑ray inspection systems, dye penetrant testing equipment, metallography preparation and analysis equipment, and related QC systems—while assisting with equipment qualification, calibration, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position collaborates with cross‑functional teams to ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations, industry standards, and corporate quality system requirements throughout the receipt, storage, manufacture, and distribution of products, and serves as a technical resource for quality and product verification activities commensurate with the experience level.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality Engineering project leadership for NPD and transfer to manufacturing.
• Provide Quality Engineering technical leadership in resolving quality issues.
• Create, review and approve protocols, process and product validations.
• Create, review and approve documents required for the Design History File.
• Analyze process/product non‑conformances and implement comprehensive corrective and preventive action plans.
• Perform internal or supplier quality system audits, as assigned.Develop validation master plans and validation project plans to ensure that all validation tasks required by supporting operational areas and corporate projects are identified and completed within established time frames.
• Develop, conduct, and document qualifications/validations to ensure products processed are proven to be reliable, safe, and effective prior to release.
• Assess equipment changes for validation needs.
• Coordinate, execute, and schedule validation activities in support of corporate projects.
• Interface with manufacturing facilities as required.

QE Duties Include

• Partner with cross‑functional groups to ensure successful development and commercial launch of new products.
• Partner with cross‑functional groups to ensure the proper application of design controls, risk management, and the investigation/correction of design failures/challenges.
• Review and approve design input requirements as appropriate.
• Review and approve the translation of input requirements into design output documents.
• Accountability for sampling plans of all types including acceptability of risk given the product classification, potential defect types, defect frequency, severity, patient risk, process capability, process controls, etc. including assessing, applying and interpreting acceptance sampling for manufacturing data; will take responsibility for ensuring quality compliance throughout affected areas.
• Lead in development of risk management documents to include FMEAs, as appropriate.
• Review and approve design verification/validation protocols and reports that demonstrate the design output fulfills the design input requirements.
• Review, approve, and validate test methods.
• Conduct investigations, boundary documentation, review and approval of non‑conformances, CAPAs and customer complaints as necessary.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Quality, Manufacturing, Metrology, Materials Science, or a related technical field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Preferred experience operating, programming, troubleshooting, or supporting Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) in a manufacturing, quality, metrology, or laboratory environment.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment such as medical device, pharmaceutical, biomedical, aerospace, automotive, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, including GMP, ISO standards, and quality management systems.
• Understanding of inspection methods, metrology principles, GD&T, blueprint reading, and dimensional measurement techniques.
• Experience supporting or performing activities related to equipment qualification, validation, calibration, inspection, testing, process improvement, or quality investigations.
• Familiarity with inspection and test equipment such as X‑ray inspection systems, dye penetrant testing equipment, metallography preparation and analysis equipment, optical measurement systems, or similar technologies preferred.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods, data analysis, and quality tools used to evaluate process and product performance.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, standards, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality, metrology, inspection, or document management software systems.

Benefits & Perks

• Generous Time Off: 5 weeks of paid time off, accrued throughout the year, plus 10 paid company holidays.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance and supplemental benefits.
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) with up to a 4% company match (Traditional and Roth options available).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Purchase Artivion stock at a discounted rate and share in our company’s success.
• Work‑Life Balance: Benefit from a consistent and predictable work schedule.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement to support your continued growth and development.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access confidential resources for personal, financial, and emotional well‑being.
• Legal Benefits (LegalShield): Includes legal consultation, document review, will preparation, and 24/7 emergency access.
• Financial Wellness: Access tools and resources through the Truist Momentum program.
• Employee Discounts: Savings through Working Advantage, offering discounts on travel, entertainment, and more.
• Efficient Hiring Process: A streamlined interview process with timely feedback and decisions.

Please Note: This is an onsite position based out of our manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas.