Medical Device Design Quality Engineer

As a key member of the Quality Assurance team you will play an integral part in helping Enovis drive the medical technology industry forward through transforming patient care and creating better patient outcomes.

Job Title:

Quality Assurance Engineer – Design Quality Focus

Reports To:

Design Quality Engineering Manager

Location:

Austin, TX

Business Unit Description:

US Surgical

Job Title/High Level Position Summary:

• Utilizing a comprehensive knowledge of engineering and problem-solving principles, this position is responsible for a variety of complex activities regarding the design, implementation, and maintenance of quality assurance procedures and work instructions to ensure external safety, quality, and compliance with complex Company standards and government regulations.
• This position primarily supports New Product Development and Sustaining Product Development and serves as the QA representative on various PD initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participating in design and manufacturing reviews
• Generating DFMEAs/UFMEAs and participating in risk analysis discussions
• Reviewing and approving design and development documentation
• Serve as subject matter expert for design quality in ISO and FDA audits
• Authoring procedures and work instructions that define and govern the quality system
• Conduct internal audits of the quality system and other business functions
• Evaluating nonconforming material and dispositioning based on cross-functional engineering review
• Assuring compliance to internal and external specifications and standards (i.e. GMP, ISO, FDA, MDD)
• Reviewing trends in device failures associated with customer complaints and nonconforming material
• Leading and owning corrective and preventive actions
• Participating in Health Hazard Evaluations
• Working on complex special projects as assigned

Minimum Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of experience, with at least 1 year in design focused environment (or equivalent combination of education and years of experience).

• Background in Medical Device, Aeronautics, Automotive or other highly regulated industry required; preferred knowledge of ISO13485 quality standards.
• Knowledge of technical writing quality and best practices.
• Required basic knowledge of manufacturing processes: key focus into metrology, precision machining, grinding, product cleaning, and sterilization.
• Individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of software or equivalent.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 10%

Desired Characteristics:

• Preferred knowledge of the following software packages: Solidworks, Solidworks ePDM, Oracle R12, Agile PLM.
• Prefer CQE, Lean, or 6 Sigma Certification.
• Advanced knowledge of ISO 14971 and risk management principles
• Detail oriented and analytical

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift/carry/pull up to 25 lbs

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Enovis provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Enovis policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Enovis.