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Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

CompanyOwens & Minor
LocationAsheville, NC, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering or other technical degree from a four-year college or university is required.
  • Four to six years of experience in the Quality field is required.
  • Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Green/Black Belt Certification or Lean Manufacturing training preferred.
  • Medical Device experience, knowledge of ISO 13485, sterilization, and Minitab experience a preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Creates, manages and improves the Master Validation Plan; designs protocols that utilize proper sampling techniques, strong design of experiments and tests and will provide statistical rationale.
  • Conducts validation or qualification tests on new or existing equipment, processes or software in accordance with internal protocols or external standards.
  • Conducts sterilization validations in accordance with internal protocols and external standards. Supports activities related to the master sterilization plan.
  • Develops and manages aging studies for packaging which may include coordinating testing, analyzing data and documenting results.
  • Leverages various software programs such as Word, Excel, SAP, Minitab and other necessary programs or project tools to manage and analyze data and complete work.
  • Provides analysis and interpretation of report data including the use of systems.
  • Leads Risk Analysis.
  • Responsible for KPI improvement on the production floor.
  • SME for Change Control.
  • Performs additional duties as directed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Green/Black Belt Certification or Lean Manufacturing training preferred.
  • Medical Device experience, knowledge of ISO 13485, sterilization, and Minitab experience a preferred.