Quality Validation Engineering

Nemera is a world leader in the design, development and manufacturing of drug delivery devices for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and generic industries. We leverage a long-standing experience to provide our clients with leading-edge drug delivery devices for different application areas, from services, design to large scale manufacturing.

The Quality Validation Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating and managing through completion, assigned projects to ensure the development and production of products meets customer and internal quality deliverables. Coordinate and lead investigations regarding customer complaints. Work with Supply Chain management to evaluate and manage supplier performance. Assists the Quality Manager in coordinating and executing objectives throughout the company in cooperation with other departments, to maximize product quality and operating system efficiency/effectiveness while minimizing cost

Identify and coordinate resolution of system inefficiencies that contribute to increased quality costs.

Assess results of Customer Complaint investigations and Corrective Actions for application, validity and conformance to FDA regulatory, QSR, ISO and Customer requirements.

Utilize CAPA problem solving techniques to reduce internal and external failures, selects sound techniques (FMEA, Design of Experiments, Cause and Effect, Flow Charts, SPC) to solve problems effectively, and assess results for application, validity and conformance to specifications.

Develop and analyze statistical data in relationship to assigned tasks to determine adequacy of present standards and establish proposed quality improvements, including analysis of current inspection methods and sample plans.

Plan, coordinate, and manage assigned Supplier Quality evaluations through scheduling and auditing of suppliers.

Interact with suppliers and ensures mutual interpretation of specified requirements to make certain customer requirements and objectives are met.

Support implementation and management of quality agreements with assigned suppliers.

Plan, promote, perform and organize training activities for internal departments related to quality activities, including basic statistics, DOE, GR&R and Sample Plan designation.

Interact with customers to assure mutual interpretation of specified requirements to ensure fulfilment of customer requirements and objectives are met.

Assist the Quality Managers during customer audits and lead to final resolution any findings/observations resulting from the audits.

Assist in maintaining ISO and FDA QSR quality systems compliance.

Execute specific responsibilities as defined within the company quality operating system.

Support and maintain all policies of the company, including but not limited to applicable FDA regulatory and ISO requirements, Health and Safety Requirements and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Identify and complete continuous improvement projects utilizing Six Sigma tools and methodologies.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related field.

3+years' of experience in a Quality position strongly preferred.

Experience in the Medical Device industry strongly preferred (ISO13485)

Experience with technical writing, IQ/OQ/PQ is preferred

Experience with equipment validation is preferred

Experience working onsite in Manufacturing is strongly preferred

Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand, read, write and speak English required.

Six-sigma experience, training or certification preferred.

Intermediate level computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required.

SAP experience preferred.

Ability to understand and articulate how individual role and responsibilities tie into Quality department function, goals and objectives

Works in a clean manufacturing environment that may include moderate noise levels and required appropriate PPE and cleanroom apparel.

Ability to stand, sit, walk up to 80% of a shift.

Ability to travel between office and production departments as well as company buildings required.

Up to 25% travel required (some international)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related field required

3+years' of experience in a Quality position strongly preferred.

Experience in the Medical Device industry strongly preferred (ISO13485)

Experience with technical writing, IQ/OQ/PQ is preferred

Experience with equipment validation is preferred

Experience working onsite in Manufacturing is strongly preferred

Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand, read, write and speak English required.

Six-sigma experience, training or certification preferred.

Intermediate level computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required.

SAP experience preferred.

Ability to understand and articulate how individual role and responsibilities tie into Quality department function, goals and objectives

Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.

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