Senior Quality Engineer

Engineering              ·                Chaska, MN              ·               Full time

Senior Quality Engineer

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Location: Chaska, MN

Time type: Full time

Job requisition id: R25007

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.

At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer

We focus on our customers’ success

Innovation

We create better solutions

Collaboration

We create success together

Inclusion

We always interact with others respectfully

Candor

We are open and honest with one another

Integrity

We do the right things and do things right

The primary purpose of this job is to provide support for Operations to ensure that the Quality System requirements are adhered to for medical device manufacturing/operations in accordance with applicable Regulatory and Standards requirements for compliance. This position may provide work direction for 3-5 Engineers / Technicians /Inspectors.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Adheres to Integer Core Beliefs and all safety and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
• Supports regulatory and agency inspections, audits, investigations, and inquiries regarding the control and assessment of product design and manufacturing quality.
• Ability to interpret drawings, product/performance specifications, and other systems integration technical data
• Monitors manufacturing of assigned products, assuring compliance with DMR and quality system requirements and assuring complete and correct Device History Records are maintained. Leads product and process improvement initiatives.
• Implements various product and process improvement methodologies
• Reviews the adequacy and correctness of changes to Bill of Materials (BOM’s), Assembly Procedures, Drawings, Component Specification, FMEAs, Control Plans, etc.
• Leads in the development, completion, and maintenance of risk analyses. Leads generation and completion of protocols and reports for product, process, and test method validations.
• Interfaces with Manufacturing Engineers to review processes for new and existing products and coordinate process validations and capability studies. Recommends process monitoring devices where applicable.
• Develops various inspection techniques and procedures to ensure product integrity to design specifications. Responsible for the writing, approval and implementation of Incoming, In-Process and Final Inspection procedures.
• Ensures that the disposition of non-conforming materials meet all necessary regulatory requirements and assure adequacy of corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.
• Leads and manage complaint investigations and remediation recommendations as needed.
• Leads plant CAPA activities, including analysis of data and trends in complaints, supplier quality, nonconforming material, training effectiveness, and root causes analysis.
• Works with suppliers, management, Engineers and Manufacturing associates in the resolution of quality problems through capability studies and the application of statistical quality control which include Cpk, DOE, Hypotheses Testing, etc.
• Performs other functions as required.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or related technical field.  Preferably, Master’s Degree or a Doctorate.
• 7+ years of progressive engineering and/or technically focused roles and experiences.
• Candidates who do not meet the education requirement may be considered with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical and problem solving foundation, preferably training and certifications in a variety of problem-solving and project management methodologies such as 6-Sigma (green belt as a minimum, black belt preferred), 8D, RCA, 5-Why, Ishikawa (Fish Bone), Kepner-Tregoe, PMP. 

U.S. Applicants: EOE/AA Disability/Veteran

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