Overview
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We love what we do! At Aspen Surgical we live our values of Customer Focus, Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovative Spirit every day. This caring dedication creates and builds exceptional products that drive the industry standard making a real and lasting impact on peoples lives around the world. We strive to be the best, while providing the tools, resources, and support needed to set our team members up for success.
Summary
The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products and services meet the required quality standards and specifications. This includes planning, implementing, and monitoring quality control processes, conducting inspections, and collaborating with different teams to resolve quality-related issues. The role involves applying quality principles and methodologies to improve processes, reduce defects, and ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer expectations.
What You Will Have the Opportunity To
Operations Quality Support
- Investigate, root cause and disposition nonconforming product NCMR / MRB Cases and implement effective corrective actions
- Support manufacturing and engineering to resolve technical issues and minimize scrap and downtime
- Provide guidance to teams regarding dimensions, tolerances, inspections, and gauging
Product Launch / Process Improvement
Participate in PFMEA and DFMEA reviews as the quality representativeDevelop gauging methodology and implements test methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating product and processesPerform process capability and gauge R&R studiesSupport validation and risk build activities with manufacturing and engineering groupDetermine PPAP requirements and perform PPAP activities for new product and product changesIdentify areas of improvement in processes and systems to optimize quality.Lead initiatives for continuous improvement using tools like Six Sigma, Lean, or other methodologies.Work with cross-functional teams to implement changes and enhance quality standards.Quality Department Initiatives
Drive Corrective / Preventive Actions (CAPA) in conjunction with other departmentsSupport quality department initiatives, projects, and goalsComplete outside lab testing and report any issues to management including Quarterly Dose Audits, Bioburden testing (product and environmental), Post Sterility Testing and associated paperworkPerform customer complaint investigations and product dispositionPerform root cause analysis, identify solutions and implement effective corrective action for supplier and internal nonconformancesUsing data analysis, realize areas of continuous improvement in the manufacturing processes to enhance product quality and partner with manufacturing to implement the improvementsQuality Management System
Drive quality improvements through the engineering change control processCreate, train and ensure the implementation of Quality Alerts, rework instructions and planned deviationsUpdate, create, and maintain procedures and work instructions for areas of responsibilityMaintain regulatory compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulationsParticipate in internal, customer, regulatory, and / or Notified Body audits as requiredPerform LPA audits as applicableAnalyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, issues, and areas for improvement.Prepare reports and present findings to management, recommending corrective actions.What You Need to Succeed in This Position
Bachelors degree in engineering or a technical field preferred3+ years of experience responsible for Quality improvement projects preferred2+ years of experience in a regulated industry experience that includes FDA and ISO requirements preferredCommunication displays developed interpersonal skills : leadership, team orientation, ability to communicate at all levelsFlexibility and Adaptability make effective decisions and maintain effectiveness under changing circumstances and prioritiesTeamwork, communication, positive attitude required to support the manufacturing environmentAbility to read and analyze technical prints and drawingsProblem Solving able to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actionsProject Management able to effectively manage and complete multiple projects simultaneouslyConduct Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA)Experience in 3D modeling, Solidworks preferredComputer Skills Excellent computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office SuiteQuality and Regulatory Requirements
Knowledge of quality system including the quality manual, quality policy and applicable procedures and work instructionsEstablish, implement, and maintain the quality system in accordance to FDA Quality System Regulation, ISO 13485, European Union Medical Device Directives, and Canadian Medical Device RegulationsPhysical Requirements
NOTE : The inability to perform any of the following physical requirements does not preclude an applicant from consideration unless, following an individualized analysis, it is determined that the physical requirement is an essential job function and the applicant is unable to perform such function with or without reasonable accommodation
Please refer to Essential Duties and Responsibilities.
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