Manager, Quality Engineering
Qualifications
Required :
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering discipline
- A minimum of 8 years of device design and development experience, working in a highly regulated environment, quality, manufacturing, or engineering
- At least 5 years in Quality Engineering
- Master's Degree is considered as an additional 2 years of experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in managing employees or teams
Preferred :
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), Six Sigma Yellow / Green / Black Belts, and / or other similar certifications.Skills & Competencies :
Experience in quality management systems is essentialKnowledge of FDA regulation 21CFR820 required, knowledge of 21CFR 211 preferredKnowledge of international standards and regulations (i.e., MDR, ISO13485, ISO14971, etc.)Experience managing staff including administration and professional developmentAbility to develop personnel through mentoring and coaching, both formally and informally, and most importantly by exampleProficiency in using problem solving methods, root cause analysis and use of statistical tools to resolve problemsExperience with Gage R&R studies and understanding of statistical principlesExperience managing complex or high-level projectsStrong competencies in planning, project management, and organization with the ability to lead multiple activities and resources while maintaining a focus on qualityStrong ability to facilitate discussions and negotiate mutually beneficial solutions when necessaryDemonstrated strong leadership skills and interpersonal skillsExcellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skillsStrong writing and editorial skills with attention to detailPrior participation in regulatory inspections and auditsWorking knowledge of engineering drawing interpretationExpert knowledge in systematized approach to problem solving and process / product FMEAStrong computer skills in Word, Excel and OutlookExperience in developing and conducting presentations with Power PointPhysical Requirements :
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of timeAbility to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment, such as printer, telephone, etc.Responsibilities
Provide leadership to Product Development teams by ensuring Design Assurance through the Design Control processesProvide leadership to QE personnel and ensure they are properly trained and equippedEnsure Design Control methodology is followed in new product developmentDevelop and maintain Design Control Program and Risk Management quality programsDevelop Design History Files in accordance with company and 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 requirementsEnsure all products meet contractual requirements defined by customer purchase orders.Responsible for QE staff to ensure product conformance at component, subassembly & final assemblyEstablish departmental metrics and goals in support of organizational strategic goals.Create performance metrics for QE functions that measure performance, and highlight improvement effort resultsReview existing procedures to ensure the most efficient methods are employed, lead changes where needed, and revise procedures accordinglyAuthor procedures that accurately reflect processes and are compliant to applicable standardsCommunicate expectations with personnel by establishing individual annual performance goals, with follow-up, and provide the leadership to ensure their successDevelop and implement personnel training plans to improve competencies as requiredFoster and promote open communications with supported departments such as Engineering and OperationsEstablish cross-training with QEs to support surge operationsNearest Major Market : Cincinnati