Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description :

At Enovis™ we sweat the little things. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients, and we glory in the grind of scientific excellence with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it.

Because that’s how we change the lives of patients for the better. And that’s how we create better together.

As a key member of the Quality team, you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.

Job Title :

Quality Assurance Engineer

Reports To :

Manager, Quality Assurance

Location :

Vista, California - Onsite Monday - Friday

Business Unit Description :

Vista Manufacturing Center Bracing & Support

Job Title / High Level Position Summary :

Under general direction, conducts the most technical and complex quality analysis and tests of a quality control program and recommends necessary quality procedure changes.

Records and analyzes customer claims and prepares reports on rejected or defective products. Assists in the development of new methods and procedures.

Trains junior and inter staff. Role typically requires more than 2 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities :

• Preparation, implementation, and maintenance of Master Quality Plan.
• Involvement in quality improvement facilitation by establishing methods of data collection, control charting, dimensional inspection, documentation, or other experimental design techniques.
• Involvement on the Master Validation Plan (IQ, OQ, PQ) regarding validation and verification Processes
• Responsible for continual improvement activities to enhance the quality system, such as 5S, Kaizen lean methods, etc.
• Develop training to build quality awareness.
• Lead quality resources to complete tasks associated with NPI, focused inspections and quality investigations.
• Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products are in accordance with approved data.
• Support the Quality Inspectors / Techs to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system.
• Conduct audits, including closing out audit findings, creating audits finding reports and determine proper corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze failure, corrective and preventive action to respond to customer complaints.
• Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as quality manuals, quality procedures, etc.
• Responsible for planning, organizing and managing the overall activities of receiving / outgoing quality functions.
• Continuously improving QA receiving inspection process and procedures.
• Ensure timely resolution of supplier failure, corrective actions and preventive actions.
• Assists in developing a good working relationship with manufacturing and support their gate-measurement issues.
• Assist in driving continuous improvements as necessary through the appropriate personnel.
• Manage Nonconformance System and the COPQ Initiatives.
• Manage the resolution of customer and internal quality concerns utilizing disciplined problem-solving techniques.
• Work on DOE projects with project Teams
• Facilitate and Manage Gage R&R, SPC and Capability requirements.
• Participate on Launch and Current Production Engineering Changes
• Support Lean Initiates
• Daily review of Quality performance Scorecards.
• Perform internal audits as per the audit schedule.
• Assist other Quality Department functions as needed. (Cross-training)
• Maintain reporting and disposal procedures for RMA scrap material.
• Ensure a safe work environment is maintained, appropriate safety systems / processes are utilized, and insure compliance with all OSHA and other state / federal safety and environmental related rules and regulations.
• Provide growth and development opportunities for associate engagement and satisfaction.
• Maintain and comply with all other company and corporate systems and procedures as applicable for your area of responsibility.
• Assist in and support Notified Body Audits, FDA inspections and other 3rd party audits.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
• 70% of time is spent in a resource capacity. 30% of responsibilities are in leadership activities

Minimum Basic Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required :

Education / Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other technical discipline degree is required (or equivalent years’ experience).
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in quality engineering or related field with application and implementation of (GMP / QSR / ISO / MDD and Canadian Medical Device) regulations a plus, with focus on, process validations, product development supports
• Required knowledge of FDA / GMP, CMDR, MDD and ISO 13485 quality standards.
• ASQ certification with active local membership is preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher is also preferred.
• Experience with Quality related tools (D and P FMEA, QFD, SPC, Risk Analysis, DOE, and TQM)
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, or equivalent word processing software;

Excel, or equivalent spreadsheet software. Statistical analysis and data base searches. Agile and Oracle experience highly desired.

• Experience in the Medical Device Industry and lean manufacturing is a plus.
• Must have statistical aptitude and understand concepts of geometric dimensioning and tolerance and knowledge of problem solving techniques.
• Personal computer skills are required, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Certifications, Skills, Competencies

• Expert working knowledge of US and International quality system regulations.
• Proven project management skills; able to complete technical projects with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skill.
• Ability to understand and interpret drawings and data GD&T knowledge to interp

Creating better together . It’s the Enovis purpose, and it’s what drives us and empowers us every day on a global scale.

We know that the power to create better for our customers, our team members, and our shareholders begins with having the best team, pursuing common goals, operating at the highest levels, and delivering extraordinary outcomes.

Watch this short video and discover what creating better together means to us at Enovis :

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :

Enovis provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Enovis policies and applicable law.

We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Enovis.

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