Quality Engineer 3

Overview

Resonetics is a global leader in advanced engineering, prototyping, product development, and micro manufacturing, driving innovation in the medical device industry. With rapid expansion across all our locations, we continue to push the boundaries of technology while fostering a dynamic, employee-centered culture. Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement makes Resonetics an exciting place for professionals passionate about shaping the future of micro-manufacturing and being part of something bigger. 

This Quality Engineer III applies advanced Quality Engineering and scientific method techniques and principles to daily tasks and activities; applies relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices to assignments; plans and conducts projects and assignments/activities with moderate to high technical responsibility, complexity or strategic input; Acts as a subject matter expert in routine Quality Engineering and scientific matters; receives occasional, summarized instructions from technical Quality leaders at various levels in addition to other functional stakeholders.  

Join Resonetics and be part of a team that’s redefining medical device manufacturing. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you. 

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates high level of proficiency in applying various tools and methods to identify and realize new products or process introductions (ex. QMS, product related), and business improvements.
• Leads and contributes to the application of, and/or develops innovative applications for various risk management and risk mitigation tools and practices.
• Leads and/or contributes to root cause investigations using various problem-solving techniques and tools and assesses effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Leads, conducts and supports the development of test methods in equipment, process, and product qualifications/validations.
• Develops, implements, and/or maintains process Quality control plans in accordance with product utilization and risk level and ensures they are followed.
• Develops, reviews, implements and/or maintains process controls using appropriate techniques and tools (ex. statistical process controls, statistical inspection sampling).
• Support and ensure all levels of regulatory requirements per ISO 13485:2016 and FDA 21 CFR 820 are being utilized, in addition to other product regulatory requirements.
• Leads or participates in design/technical reviews as appropriate.
• Lead QE on product development, sustaining and continuous improvement projects.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in at least 2 routine Quality areas.
• Partners with senior technical leaders (internal and external to the organization) to develop innovative approaches for identifying technical opportunities and quality improvements.
• Mentors and teaches others in various technical capabilities.
• Liaising with customer quality personnel to resolve issues and Customer Complaints.
• Generating process deviations, Customer Change Notices, validation protocols & reports.
• Assisting with troubleshooting of production processes.  
• Assisting with production and product development processes.
• Leading development of metrology equipment.
• Developing and maintaining quality/control plans.
• Ensuring Quality Management Systems procedures and appropriate regulations and industry standards are being utilized throughout the product development and process development processes.
• Developing Risk documentation in compliance with the QMS and regulatory standards, such as PFMEAs.
• Conducting Gage R&R studies.
• Resolving Corrective and Preventive Actions.
• Developing Quality Procedures and conducting training to all personnel as appropriate.
• Approving Nonconformance disposition.
• Analyzing production and validation data.
• Working on continual improvement and process assessment projects as assigned
• Provides support or authors validation protocols for manufacturing and quality deliverables.
• Serves as the quality representative for Lightspeed projects, ensuring alignment with quality standards, risk mitigation, and process capability objectives. 
• Support Equipment Calibration and Maintenance per applicable procedures. 

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role for a medical device manufacturer and/or start-up company, or equivalent engineering experience.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 standards and FDA 21 CFR 820 regulations.
• Proven experience in creating job-related documentation for quality purposes. 
• Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Statistical software and/or Minitab.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field. 
• Interact with customer and supplier companies in a professional manner; proactively communicate with them to ensure an ongoing two-way exchange of information.
• Auditing and qualification of new suppliers may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• CQE and/or Six Sigma Green or Black belt
• BS degree: Biomedical, Mechanical,  Engineering preferred
• Strong attention to detail and satisfactory organizational skills
• Able to self-manage project tasks 

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for short periods of time  
• Ability to use a microscope, including manipulating small objects under a microscope 

Compensation

The compensation for this role is competitive and will be based on experience and qualifications. The anticipated range is $65,000 - $102,000 per year.

For temp, temp-to-hire, and regular full-time positions, our company policy is that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.