Medical Device Quality Engineering Professional #1508

Our client, a well-established producer of plastic medical devices, is looking for a Quality Engineering Professional to join their facility in Galloway, Tennessee. This presents an outstanding opportunity to develop and enhance essential quality operations within an FDA-regulated production setting.

The organization produces Class I and II medical device solutions including sterile packaging, patient care products, and biohazard containment items utilizing bag manufacturing and plastic injection molding technologies. Supported by a robust parent organization and operating across several locations, this position provides authentic advancement opportunities and the ability to significantly influence regulatory compliance and quality infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) processes, including investigating customer complaints, performing root cause analysis, and verifying effectiveness of corrective measures
• Supervise and guide Quality Assurance Auditors and Analysts in their daily quality assurance responsibilities
• Support ongoing improvement programs throughout production operations
• Facilitate the creation and upkeep of a robust Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 13485:2016 standards and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 (QSR) for Class I and II medical devices
• Act as the quality point of contact with vendors and customers regarding quality issues
• Conduct training sessions for cross-functional teams covering regulatory requirements, quality science, and statistical techniques
• Monitor sterilization validation and regulatory adherence for medical device products sterilized by contract facilities
• Direct and participate in external and internal quality audits, maintaining preparedness for regulatory inspections from FDA, Health Canada, and additional regulatory bodies
• Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements including AAMI sterilization standards, FDA, Health Canada, EPA, OSHA, and others
• Deliver quality engineering assistance to manufacturing operations, including developing product specifications, ongoing evaluation, and analyzing data to verify products fulfill their intended purpose

• Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820 Quality System Regulation (QSR) - this is critical
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Quality, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
• Capability to lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds
• Proficiency with database systems and Microsoft Office suite
• ISO 13485:2016 Lead Auditor certification
• Ability to function in a manufacturing setting (exposure to particulates from plastics processes, fumes, and noise)
• 2-4 years of experience in quality assurance engineering within a medical device manufacturing setting
• Excellent communication abilities with capacity to engage effectively with senior leadership and shop floor staff
• Background in blow molding and/or plastic injection molding manufacturing operations

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of statistical methods and analysis of quality data
• Experience managing vendor/customer quality relationships
• Background overseeing sterilization validation processes
• SAP proficiency
• Experience performing root cause analysis in complaint investigations

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000

Benefits Package Includes:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid leave days
• Relocation assistance available

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