Quality Engineer- Project Lead

Manchester, NH
Full Time
Quality
Experienced
DEKA Research and Development is seeking a Lead Project Quality Engineer to provide Quality Leadership on a dynamic, fast paced medical device research and development team.

How you will make an impact as a Lead Project Quality Engineer: 
  • Work cooperatively with cross functional design team leads and project management to determine the best approach for on-going compliance with applicable SOPs and regulations, such as 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485:2016
  • Use experience within product development or production of medical devices, to provide guidance and assistance in the development of new products.
  • Use experience with engineering and technology to identify and ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
  • Participate in and lead Risk Management activities in accordance with ISO 14971:2019, such as;
    • Reviewing and approving Risk Management Plans
    • The development, implementation, and approval of Hazard Analyses, FMECAs, and other Risk Analysis documentation.
    • Support risk analysis during product anomaly reviews.
  • Lead investigations including root cause identification, corrective actions, and verification of effectiveness, through use of data analysis, inductive and deductive reasoning, and problem solving skills.
    • Coordinate the efforts of individuals and teams performing investigations.
  • Assist in the development, review, and approval of Design History File documentation.
    • Ensure the accurate documentation/recording of information to be used in communication with partners and regulatory bodies. 
  • Prepare detailed work plans and procedures such as Anomaly Management Plans.
  • Evaluate and approve proposed design changes.
  • Drive quality as a culture through system and process improvements.
  • Provide reliability and statistical analysis.
  • Participate in internal and external audits.
  • Interface with partners on quality topics.
How you will be successful in this role as a Lead Project Quality Engineer:
  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
    • A degree in a related STEM discipline (Physics, mathematics, etc.) may be considered with sufficient professional experience.
  • Minimum 5-8 year of experience in Quality Engineering in a regulated environment (Medical Device preferred)
    • Experience in new product development strongly preferred.
  • Experience with compliance, with applicable standards and regulations such as 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485:2016, and ISO 14971:2019 is strongly preferred. 
    • Experience supporting EU fielded product is a plus.
  • Experience developing and leading quality system procedures required.
  • Experience with direct responsibility for Risk Analysis and Design Transfer is preferred.
  • Experience supporting regulatory body submissions preferred.  
  • Experience participating in internal and external audits preferred.
  • Must have strong attention to detail in both verbal and written communication. 

About DEKA:

One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research & Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.

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