Design Quality Engineer
Carlsbad, CA - USA
Job Summary
Who We Are
ABOUT ENOVIS
Enovis Corporation (NYSE: ENOV) is an innovation-driven medical technology growth company dedicated to developing clinically differentiated solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Powered by a culture of continuous improvement global talent and innovation the Companys extensive range of products services and integrated technologies fuels active lifestyles in orthopedics and more information about Enovis please visit .
What Youll Do
At Enovis we pay attention to the details. We embrace collaboration with our partners and patients and take pride in the pursuit of scientific excellence with the goal of transforming medical technology as we know it.
Because thats how we change the lives of patients for the better. And thats how we create better together. Why work at Enovis See for yourself.
As a key member of the Quality Design 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:
Design Quality Engineer
Reports To:
Director QA QC
Location:
Carlsbad CA (Hybrid 3 days onsite 2 days remote)
Business Unit Description:
Bracing & Supports
Job Title/High-Level Position Summary:
The Design Quality Engineer position is responsible to implement and lead Design Quality Engineering activities at the Enovis design and production location(s) as assigned. The Design Quality Engineer will support priority Product Development and Sustaining Design Engineering projects as the lead Quality Engineering technical representative. This position will be responsible to assure product designs meet our compliance with FDA regulations ISO 13485 and global regulatory standards and Company strategies. The position will report directly to the Manager of Design Quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists process owners to write and issue procedures to assure compliance with the current FDA QSR regulations ISO 13485 CMDR and Medical Device Directive requirements; and to provide training to process owners related to Quality Management System requirements as necessary. By the way of example and not exclusion process may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) manufacturing and design processes inspection procedure and test procedures. Review and approve completed procedures to assure compliance with content and regulatory requirements.
- Support Design Quality Engineering Assignments including New Product Introduction (NPI) projects Corporate priority projects and sustaining support. Quality Engineering Responsibilities may include:
- Support Review and Approve Design Specification packages
- Support Review and Approve Material and Product Test Plans
- Review and Approve Design Engineering Drawings
- Review and Approve Design Verification and Validation Test Protocols and Reports
- Support Design Transfer activities: Develop inspection and testing methods plans to perform First Article Approvals and lead execution of First Article inspections.
- Support Sustaining Design Quality Engineering Assignments including ensuring verification and validation for design changes for product and process improvements component end of life transition and quality improvements.
- Lead Risk Management process for assigned products and projects coordinating development and implementation of risk management plans hazard analyses design and process failure modes and effects analyses (as applicable).
- Support Design History File establishment creation approval and maintenance
- Perform Design History File audits at Phase Gates to ensure product development projects are in compliance to applicable design control regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Coordinate Supplier Approvals for NPI projects with Supplier Quality Assurance in accordance with Enovis Supplier Approval process.
- Support Review and Approve Design Transfer activities to ensure design quality performance requirements are properly transferred which may include IQ OQ PQ Process Validation and updated Inspection Plans.
- Attend and support Project team meetings collaboration sessions and other collaboration activities.
- Review and approve Change Orders required by process owners to write and issue procedures to assure compliance with the current FDA QSR regulations ISO 13485 CMDR and Medical Device Directive requirements; and to provide training to process owners related to Quality Management System requirements as necessary. By the way of example and not exclusion process may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) manufacturing processes inspection procedure and test procedures. Review and approve completed procedures to assure compliance with content and regulatory requirements.
- Support Design Review and Change review meetings; review and decide disposition of obsolete revision materials.
- Support Cost of Poor Quality Initiative by developing and executing site projects to reduce the costs associated with poor quality
- Support Enovis Corrective and Preventive Action Process
- Lead Supplier Corrective Action program communicating and coordinating CAPA completion of suppliers.
- Review CAPA assignment responses for completeness and validity.
- Support Internal CAPA Program as required including by example and not exclusion performing CAPA investigations and improvement implementation verifying implementation and effectiveness of improvements.
- Conduct internal audits:
- Conduct interviews summarize observations conduct closing meeting with Department Supervisors
- Enter non-compliances into the Agile system and trend software and follow-up with process owners until CAPA is closed.
- Assist in Notified Body Audits FDA inspections and other 3rd party audits.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
Minimum Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Science or Engineering and 3 plus years of experience (CQA or RABQSA CQE or CMfgE certification required)
- Requires certification to perform audits. Certification may be obtained through successful completion of an RAB auditor course successful completion of CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) or on-the-job training by another qualified internal auditor.
- Requires experience necessary to demonstrate the capability to carry out specialized technical/trade/craft procedure. May require regular use of speaking skills to discuss/explain semi-complex information or writing skills to communicated standard matters or procedures.
- Requires experience in biomedical engineering standards and concepts. Required knowledge of FDA/GMP CMDR MDD and ISO 13485 quality standards.
- Requires basic knowledge of manufacturing processes (and associated tools instruments and test equipment) to include inspection machine shop technology polish/grind and clean room technology.
- To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word or equivalent word processing software; Excel or equivalent spreadsheet software. Statistical analysis and data base searches.
Desired Characteristics:
- Competent working knowledge of US and EU quality system regulations.
- Proven project management skills; able to complete technical projects with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skill.
- Ability to understand and interpret drawings and data GD&T knowledge to interpret mechanical part drawings assembly drawings block and flow diagrams and BOMs.
Creating better together. Its the Enovis purpose and its what drives us and empowers us every day on a global scale. We know that the power to create better for our customers our team members and our shareholders begins with having the best team pursuing common goals operating at the highest levels and delivering extraordinary outcomes.
What does creating better together mean to us at Enovis Discover the why behind our purpose values and behaviors:
Our Enovis Purpose Values and Behaviors on Vimeo
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Spending and Savings Accounts
- 401(k) Plan
- Vacation Sick Leave and Holidays
- Income Protection Plans
- Discounted Insurance Rates
- Legal Services
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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
At Enovis, we develop clinically differentiated medical technology solutions that generate measurably better patient outcomes and transform workflows. Our brands include Aircast, Chattanooga, CMF, Compex, Enovis Surgical, DonJoy, Dr. Comfort, Exos and Procare.