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Nordson

Designs and sells precision dispensing equipment

Quality Engineer 2

Quality EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSalem, NH, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline is required; it may substitute for some of the years of required experience and knowledge.
  • A minimum of 5 years of related experience, preferably in the medical device industry.
  • Knowledge of ISO 13485:2003, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Quality System Regulation (QSR).
  • Strong root-cause investigation and problem-solving ability within a manufacturing environment.
  • Mechanical aptitude with manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assure that manufacturing operations follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Procedures by ensuring that FDA and quality standards are met.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary teams to implement root-cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, and proof of effectiveness as quality issues are identified.
  • Design, execute, and document gage repeatability and reproducibility (R&R) studies.
  • Support training on manufacturing and quality system documents, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), PIs, MAPs, and QAPs.
  • Lead process improvement events to reduce cost of poor quality (COPQ).
  • Reduce scrap and manufacturing waste for various product lines throughout the factory.
  • Serve as Quality Representative for the Material Review Board (NMR) for purchased and make components.
  • Conduct and follow up on the SCAR process, including issuance, supplier notification, approval, and effectiveness review.
  • Investigate and respond to customer complaints and customer-issued SCARs.
  • Serve as Quality Representative for process validations and transfer validations, including writing, reviewing, executing, analyzing, and reporting on test protocols as needed.
  • Prepare quality-related deliverables in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and execute engineering studies as needed.
  • Conduct CAPA root-cause investigations and implement actions.
  • Implement statistical process control (SPC).
  • Eliminate customer escapes, with a metric goal of zero.
  • Create control plans.
  • Meet KPI goals and quality deliverable requirements.
  • Support a quality culture.
  • Support Lean QMS initiatives to reduce waste (Muda) by eliminating bureaucratic processes.
  • Participate in Quality and Manufacturing Department meetings.
  • Collaborate in clarifying quality specifications.
  • Act as a consultant for areas related to the role's expertise.
  • Support the supplier management process as required.
  • Participate and assist as part of the internal audit team as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, verbally or in writing.
  • Follow medical device manufacturing best practices, including GMP and GDP, current Nordson Medical policies and procedures, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, and other applicable regulations to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the medical device industry is preferred.

About the Company

Nordson

Designs and sells precision dispensing equipment

Nordson designs and manufactures specialized manufacturing equipment. Its main products are dispensing equipment for adhesives, sealants and coatings, along with systems used to cure and surface-treat materials. It also makes testing and inspection equipment for electronic components. The company supports a broad range of industries, including packaging, electronics, medical, automotive, energy, and construction. Its products work by precisely dispensing fluids and controlling processes such as curing and surface treatment, using fluid-management and precision-engineering technology. Nordson differentiates itself with high-precision, reliable equipment and a global footprint that enables a wide product range, after-sales services, replacement parts and consumables. The company’s goal is to help customers improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce material usage, and cut waste through accurate, repeatable processes.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Westlake, OH
Founded
1935

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