Senior QA Engineer

Hobson Prior are currently seeking a Senior QA Engineer to join an innovative Medical Device company who specialise in 'sonic irrigation' equipment and accessories for Sterile Processing. The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, maintaining and improving the quality system.

Job Responsibilities:

• Accountable to contribute on cross-functional new product development teams with focus on the execution of quality plans and design transfer.
• Lead projects focused on to quality system, product quality and service quality improvement.
• Develop and implement statistically valid sampling plans, designed experiments, capability studies, SPC and trend analysis.
• Lead and/or participate in process and product corrective actions and problem-solving activities.
• Constantly review the current quality system and recommend / implement improvements as needed.
• Maintain product integrity and quality through support of evaluation and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Review collected data to perform statistical analysis and recommend process / product changes to improve quality.
• Report on the performance of the quality system.
• Partake in strategic planning and audits of internal and supplier quality systems.
• Partake/support external and internal quality system audits.
• Instruct other employees in quality principles, effective corrective actions, and valid statistical techniques.
• Work with other departments and facilities within the company on quality related issues.
• Supervise Quality Engineers and other Quality staff in the execution of their assigned duties and objectives.

Key Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Focus on identification of potential issues and continuous improvement.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams and on own initiative.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, oral and written communications skills.
• Must have PC experience, as well as working familiarity of desktop applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with statistical analysis software and Visio preferred.

Requirements:

• A minimum 6-10 years of combined Manufacturing/Quality Engineering and/or Quality Systems experience.
• A minimum 6-10 years of experience with medical device or other regulated industries preferred.
• A minimum 6-10 years of experience working in an ISO certified environment required.
• ASQ, QSR or familiarity with QSR/GMP regulations preferred.

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