Sr. Quality Engineer- Design Assurance

Vapotherm; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vapotherm is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer- Design Assurance in Cincinnati, OH to support new product development and sustaining activities. You will ensure a robust QMS, focusing on both hardware and disposable products, at our Cincinnati facility.

The role requires 5–8 years in medical device manufacturing, on-site work ~4 days/week, and strong risk management skills including FMEA/FTA and regulatory knowledge. Travel minimal, team collaboration essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Science, or equivalent technical field.
• 5-8 years in Medical Device Manufacturing.
• On-site approximately 4 days per week.
• Knowledge of 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Quality representative on new product development projects assisting in product design control activities.
• Act as risk management SME and create, with cross-functional input, various risk management documents including Hazard Analysis, FMEA, FTA and Risk Management Report.
• Provide Quality review and approval for market needs, product requirements and specifications/technical drawings.
• Review design verification and validation plans, protocols and reports.
• Review and approval of manufacturing procedure documentation.
• Perform supplier and internal audits as needed.
• Evaluates and monitors manufacturing issues, product concerns, and field complaints to determine opportunities for improving manufacturing and product performance.
• Ability to perform hands-on technical trouble shooting as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Vapotherm's Product Realization and Risk Management Procedures.
• Participate in the execution of Quality functions in compliance with FDA QSRs, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, EU-MDR, and other national and international quality requirements and standards.

Skills

Quality management

Risk management

FMEA

FTA

Hazard analysis

Statistical methods

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

On-site availability

Medical device manufacturing

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Science

Tools

FMEA software

CAPA systems

Job description

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Sr. Quality Engineer- Design Assurance

Full Time Cincinnati, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1023

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Sr. Quality Engineer will be primarily focused on supporting new product development as well as supporting general sustaining activities while maintaining the effectiveness of the overall QMS, at our Cincinnati, OH facility. This position will support activities related to Vapotherm's complete product portfolio with focus on both hardware and disposable products.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Quality representative on new product development projects assisting in product design control activities.
• Act as risk management SME and create, with cross-functional input, various risk management documents including Hazard Analysis, FMEA, FTA and Risk Management Report.
• Provide Quality review and approval for market needs, product requirements and specifications/technical drawings.
• Responsible for reviewing design verification and validation plans, protocols and reports.
• Review and approval of manufacturing procedure documentation.
• Perform supplier and internal audits as needed.
• Evaluates and monitors manufacturing issues, product concerns, and field complaints to determine opportunities for improving manufacturing and product performance.
• Ability to perform hands-on technical trouble shooting as needed
• Ensure compliance with Vapotherm's Product Realization and Risk Management Procedures.
• Participate in the execution of Quality functions in compliance with FDA QSRs, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, EU-MDR, and other national and international quality requirements and standards.
• Performs other duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Engineering or Science, or equivalent technical field
• 5-8 years in Medical Device Manufacturing
• Ability to be on-site approximately 4 days per week.
• Working knowledge of various Risk Management tools (i.e. FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, Hazard Analysis
• Customer Focused Quality perspective
• Working knowledge of statistical techniques
• Knowledge of 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team or independently in a changing, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment; must be able to accept new challenges and continually strive for improvement.