Full-Time

Quality Engineer

Textiles

Posted on 11/18/2024

Medline

Medline

5,001-10,000 employees

Provider of medical supplies and healthcare solutions

Social Impact
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$79.6k - $115.4kAnnually

+ Bonus + Incentive Eligible

Junior, Mid

Northbrook, IL, USA

Remote option available for Illinois, but in-office presence in Northfield is required.

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math or other related technical field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in the Quality or Engineering.
  • Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives, and determining when escalation of issues is necessary.
  • Experience using time management skills to prioritize, organize, and track details in order to meet deadlines of multiple projects.
  • Experience problem solving, overcoming obstacles, and reaching a positive and successful solution through mathematical or systematic operations.
  • Experience using MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Intermediate Skill Level in Microsoft Excel (for example: conditional formatting, tables, formulas, charting).
  • Working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards (e.g. 21 CFR 820, ISO13485).
  • Position requires up to 15% travel.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the development and implementation of methods and procedures for process control, process validation, process improvement, testing, and inspection to ensure that products are ideal and functional.
  • Design experiments to understand sources of variation affecting products and processes. Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
  • Design and perform experimental product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates. Generate and analyze reports and defective products to determine trends and lead corrective actions. Use concepts of probability and statistical quality control to guide decisions.
  • Direct and collaborate with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensure corrective action implementation (CAPA, SCAR), and contribute to supplier quality improvement programs. Lead supplier qualifications.
  • Provide Quality expertise in Product Development, Design Control activities, Risk Management, and CE Technical Files.
  • Responsible for building appropriate product documentation (e.g. Device Master Records) in compliance with applicable regulations. Work with Regulatory Groups and Suppliers to produce 510K submissions, letters to file, etc., as required.
  • Coordinate product testing with internal and external laboratories as required.
  • Ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations associated with product lines and processes. Perform quality reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality documents and company quality records.
  • Lead investigations of product and process non-conformances and out-of-specification results and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Medline supplies medical products and healthcare solutions to hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies. Their offerings include protective gear, wound care items, diabetes care supplies, and home diagnostics, sold directly to healthcare providers. Medline distinguishes itself through its commitment to sustainability and resilience, investing in domestic supply chain infrastructure. The company's goal is to deliver reliable healthcare solutions while promoting sustainable practices.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$486.4K

Headquarters

Mundelein, Illinois

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Medline's recognition with awards like the AARC's 2024 Zenith Award and the Preferred Supplier of the Year award highlights its strong reputation and reliability in the healthcare sector.
  • The new partnership with Vetter Senior Living and expansion in Chicagoland indicate Medline's growing market presence and potential for increased business opportunities.
  • Innovations like the FitRight CONNECT Wetness Sensing System demonstrate Medline's commitment to advancing healthcare technology and improving patient care.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive nature of the medical supply industry requires Medline to continuously innovate to maintain its market position.
  • Dependence on partnerships, such as those with Microsoft and Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, could pose risks if these collaborations face challenges or dissolve.

What makes Medline unique

  • Medline's partnership with Microsoft to develop AI-powered solutions for healthcare supply chains sets it apart in the medical supply industry, emphasizing innovation and technological advancement.
  • The company's commitment to sustainability and resilience through domestic supply chain investments distinguishes it from competitors who may rely more heavily on international sources.
  • Medline's extensive product catalog and value-added services like supply chain management and educational resources provide a comprehensive offering that is unmatched by many competitors.

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