Quality Engineer

Durham, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for driving positive improvements in the quality of Zoetis BioDevices through implementation of sound Quality and Manufacturing Engineering principles impacting supplier in-house and/or customer quality. This individual will be expected to perform at a high level of competency in complaints root cause analysis (RCA) and device support including support during the final inspection of the completed device. This position reports directly to the Site Quality Lead and will work in a matrixed environment interacting closely with Suppliers Engineering Manufacturing Field service specialists and Customers.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides subject matter expertise to achieve quality and cost objectives while meeting customer demands. Develop and implement processes procedures and documentation to achieve quality objectives.
Support End-to-End Quality Program including NCMRs auditing and metrics for internal/external suppliers and customer complaints. Provides Quality subject matter expertise to quality technicians and manufacturing.
Manages all aspects of device release and qualification testing including in-process inspections and testing and final inspection and testing. Ensures all documentation is complete before product release and addresses any gaps through Device Deviation process. Ensures compliance with customer-driven or regionally driven standards such as CE ISO etc.
Conducts continuous improvement initiatives & interaction with internal customers and suppliers.
Develops and maintains metrics for continuous improvement within QC and Manufacturing Operations.
Works with applicable groups to conduct risk assessments to identify critical to quality components and processes and to establish appropriate test plans for commercial device release.
Develops and maintains standards and methods for inspection testing and evaluation utilizing knowledge from cross-functional quality engineering and biological areas.
Conducts RCA on any internal/external defects reported and establishes corrective action.
Audits for potential non-conformances and establishes preventative action.
Provides ongoing recommendations for cost reductions and performance improvements within the department and across the organization. Participates in cost reduction initiatives with manufacturing procurement and suppliers.
Develop and document standardized work in the Assembly process through Work Instructions
Lead multi-functional teams in the investigation of failure root cause corrective and preventive action with regard to device installations and complaints.
Conduct Gage R&R bias/linearity studies or other statistical analysis as needed for problem-solving
Designs and implements manufacturing tooling jigs and fixturing

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Works with Manufacturing Engineering Global Customer Support Process Development Device Planning Technical Services and Marketing to identify and address problems and opportunities in order to maximize and standardize product quality.
Initiate/coordinate NCMRs auditing and metrics for internal/external suppliers and external 3rd party assemblers.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree in Science or Engineering with 7 years of experience required
Minimum of 5 years experience within Manufacturing and/or Quality

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Quality Engineer or Quality Auditor certification desired
Ability to conduct process and system audits

Ability to perform Gage R&R studies calculate process capability and implement SPC

Ability to interpret electrical schematics mechanical drawings and knowledge of GD&T
Ability to effectively drive systematic improvements within a structured approach.
Experience drafting work instructions and inspection documents
Experience with measurement equipment such as a CMM Borescope and Optical measuring equipment
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications; Excel Visio PowerPoint and Project
Understanding of Lean and Six Sigma tools
Experience with SAP software desired
Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority
Excellent written and oral communication skills

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Daily tasks involve office lab and assembly environments
Required to lift up to 35 lbs on a regular basis
Travel expected up to 10%

Full time

Regular

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POSITION SUMMARYThe Quality Engineer will be responsible for driving positive improvements in the quality of Zoetis BioDevices through implementation of sound Quality and Manufacturing Engineering principles impacting supplier in-house and/or customer quality. This individual will be expected to per...