Sr CAPA Engineer

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a skilled professional to lead the harmonization and standardization of global product transfer processes, ensuring quality across receiving sites and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with quality, R&D, and manufacturing teams, develop validation and training plans, and drive continuous improvement in a GMP environment, with travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree desirable.
• 6–8 years of quality, manufacturing or engineering experience.
• Experience with regulated industries (medical device/pharma) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of Global Product Transfer processes.
• Ensure product quality at receiving sites during transfers.
• Collaborate with quality, R&D, and manufacturing teams across sites.
• Ensure compliance with FDA QSRs and ISO 13485.
• Develop quality plans, validation plans, and training requirements.

Skills

Quality experience

Manufacturing

Engineering background

Cross-functional

FDA regulations

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree

Job description

Purpose and Scope

Lead the harmonization and standardization of the product transfer process including execution and oversight of the product transfer process for assigned regional/global area.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain Global Product Transfer processes for design and manufacturing product transfer. Ensure product quality is achieved at the receiving manufacturing site level during product transfer projects Partner with CE vertical quality, R&D teams, plant quality and manufacturing teams (as appropriate) in the transfer of new products or site to site transfers between manufacturing sites. Ensure transfer projects comply with all quality and regulatory requirements, have clearly defined quality planning, including site registration, defined pfmea at receiving sites, training requirements established, inspections plans defined, validation plans developed and any other requirements as defined. Transfer reliable quality products into manufacturing through partnership with vertical value streams and manufacturing operations Assist in establishing receiving site quality metrics for a successful product transfer (example; capability, complaint rates, all quality deliverables achieved) Oversee and execute policies and procedures to ensure consistent outcomes Develop and execute quality and validation plans Deliver all required procedural updates associated with the addition of a new product at the receiving manufacturing facility Ensure all transfer activities are in compliance with the quality system, FDA QSRs and ISO 13485. Performs other related duties as assigned. Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

The physical demands and 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. This position requires approximately 30% travel.

Supervision

None

Education and Required Credentials

Bachelor’s Degree; Advanced Degree desirable.

Experience and Skills

6 – 8 years’ of relevant experience in Quality, Manufacturing and/or Engineering discipline. Medical device, pharma or other regulated industry (automotive PPAP experience a plus) Engineering background Direct experience in design and/or manufacturing of medical devices/pharma in a GMP environment Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration Knowledge of FDA, MDD/MDR regulation in medical device and pharma Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain complex topics to multiple levels within the organization Demonstrated practice of continuous improvement and designing efficiency into processes Bilingual in Spanish- nice to have

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or my Human Resources representative.

Pay Transparency Request Form Benefit Overview

• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance.

Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day. Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease of which approximately 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. United by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, we care for around 292,000 dialysis patients around the globe. In addition, we operate around 35 global production sites to provide products such as dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables. We aim to continuously improve our patients’ quality of life by offering them high-quality products as well as innovative technologies and treatment concepts.