Staff QA Engineer

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a highly motivated Staff QA Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure quality standards. This role involves providing expertise in process improvement, performing qualifications, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality tools and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and innovation, offering a fulfilling career path and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the scientific community.

Benefits

Competitive Remuneration

Annual Incentive Plan Bonus

Healthcare

Employee Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with quality tools and process improvement.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise to internal and external process improvement teams.
• Perform manufacturing process qualifications using statistical techniques.
• Support procurement for cost reduction activities.

Skills

Quality Tools (5 Whys, Ishikawa Diagrams)

Process Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Measuring Techniques

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Master of Science (MS)

Tools

ISO 9001:2015

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe and delivering COVID-19 solutions. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

Location/Division Specific Information

Chemical Analysis Division (CAD) has innovative analytics, from Lab to Line to Field. The business serves a wide breadth of industrial sectors including pharmaceutical, food and beverage, environmental, process minerals, mining, coal, cement and metals, as well as academic, government, safety, and security. This position will be based in our Oakwood Village site outside of Cleveland, Ohio.

Discover Impactful Work:

We seek a highly motivated individual to fill our Staff QA Engineer position. This person will be responsible for all technical aspects of the supply-chain and would include continuous improvement efforts of our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate would be a self-starter and be proficient in vacuum tube assembly, test and their applications as well as an expert in electron optics.

A day in the Life:

• Provide expertise to process improvement teams both internal and external to the company.
• Perform manufacturing process qualifications using standard statistical measuring techniques.
• Provide technical support to our procurement team for second source and cost reduction activities.
• Work effectively with suppliers, purchasing, production, engineering, and customer service as needed.
• Hands-on work, particularly in the area of establishing root cause analysis and corrective action related to product or process defects are a must in this role.

Keys to Success:

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) from accredited College, University, or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience with using standard quality tools such as 5 Whys, Ishikawa Diagrams, GEMBA walks, etc.
• American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge and experience implementing the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
• Proven ability to implement new programs and processes with little direction.
• Passionate about quality and process improvement.
• Ability to implement 8D, or similar, approach for Corrective and Preventative Actions.
• Experience using quality tools mentioned above applied to the manufacturing of a dosimetry system preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to write clear and cohesive work instructions to ensure consistency, quality, and safety in task execution.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
• Warehouse environment under varying temperatures.
• Arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time.
• Visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!