Quality Engineer

Job Details

• To support the achievement of measurable continual improvement and quality & regulatory compliance across the business.
• Working with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Departments & R&D, plus supporting other functions, to:
• Evaluate and improve effectiveness of processes and procedures and efficiency of working to improve cost performance and product yields.
• Maintain and improve quality compliance.
• Identify, manage and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate product and process risks through the application of Medical Device Risk Management requirements.
• Support New Product Introductions.
• Support and progress changes requests.
• Ensure that employees are aware of and have working knowledge of quality and regulatory medical device requirements through the development and delivery of training programmes.
• To support the achievement of measurable continual improvement and quality & regulatory compliance across the business.
• Working with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Departments & R&D, plus supporting other functions, to:
• Evaluate and improve effectiveness of processes and procedures and efficiency of working to improve cost performance and product yields.
• Maintain and improve quality compliance.
• Identify, manage and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate product and process risks through the application of Medical Device Risk Management requirements.
• Support New Product Introductions.
• Support and progress changes requests.
• Ensure that employees are aware of and have working knowledge of quality and regulatory medical device requirements through the development and delivery of training programmes.

What will this role involve?

• Timely resolution of identified non-conformances and implementation of effective corrective action to prevent recurrence.
• Identification of potential areas of non-conformance and timely action to prevent occurrence.
• Reduction in product, process and Quality Management System non-conformances, plus Customer Complaints.
• Timely implementation of product, process and Quality Management System changes.
• Avoidance of product recalls.
• Develop, generate and maintain documentation to support an effective and compliant Quality Management System, including: Product and Process FMEAs / Risk Assessments
• Medical Device Risk Management Reports and Files
• Quality Inspection Procedures and Control Plans
• Sampling Plans
• Material and Product Specifications
• Process Flow Charts
• Quality Systems and Process SOPs and Work Instructions
• Rapid investigation and resolution of customer reported quality issues.
• Initiate, track, report and trend non-conformities.
• Root cause analysis and problem solving for identified nonconformities and facilitate implementation of actions to increase efficiency and further enhance product reliability.
• Conduct supplier audits, monitor and measure supplier performance.
• Provide quality input to new product developments and extensions to existing product lines, identifying product and process CTQ attributes.
• Review and approval of validation deliverables.
• Participate in external audits of AMS from Customers and Regulatory Agencies.
• Conduct, report and track internal quality audits.
• Develop and deliver GMP and Quality Systems training programs.
• Comply with and promote health and safety policies in the workplace.
• Establish and maintain strong and effective internal and external customer relationships.
• Work effectively with colleagues to participate and contribute to the successful completion of personal, team and business goals and objectives.
• Maintain an understanding of current Medical Device standards, directives and regulations.
• Monitor, measure and analyse data including product and process capability, to identify process and Quality Management System deficiencies and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Represent AMS Ltd professionally to external customers, suppliers and regulatory bodies.
• Represent the Quality Department at on site and off site meetings as required.
• Travel to other AMS group and Supplier facilities as required.
• Supervise Quality staff as required.

What we’re looking for:

• Requires degree level in Engineering, Microbiology, Chemistry or associated fields, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in design, manufacturing or quality engineering position (Medical Device experience preferred).
• Certified Quality Auditor (essential), Lead Auditor (preferred).
• Working knowledge of and experience in developing and manufacturing product in a regulated environment, preferably medical devices to the requirements of MDSAP, cGMP, CFR 21 Part 820, MDD 93/42/EEC, ISO 13458 and ISO 9001.
• Will have a fundamental understanding of a quality management system and its development, documentation and implementation.
• Will have working knowledge of risk management, risk assessment tools & techniques and reporting in accordance with ISO 14971 (essential).
• Clean room experience (preferred).
• Certified Six Sigma Green or Black Belt (advantageous).
• Experience in review of equipment and process validation deliverables (preferred).
• Able to demonstrate achievement and continual improvement against key performance targets and Quality Objectives (essential).
• Ability to develop and implement quality improvement initiatives, including tracking, analysing and reporting on progress and effectiveness (essential).
• Knowledge of and experience in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and quality improvement tools and techniques (essential).
• Able to manage own time effectively, prioritise tasks and deliver to critical deadlines (essential).
• Excellent communication skills; written, verbal and presenting (essential).
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing work environment.
• Must be computer literate eg. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Lotus Notes, ERP systems.