For more than 100 years, the name Terumo® has been synonymous with innovative medical devices. From its start as a manufacturer of clinical thermometers, Terumo has grown worldwide to a position of leadership in such areas as hollow fiber technology, blood management systems, and the creation of new technologies in endovascular therapy.
Terumo has distinguished itself as a high-quality manufacturer of medical products, operating four factories and 38 sales branches in Japan, as well as 31 other locations. The company generates annual sales of approximately $6 billion and employs 25,000 people worldwide.
Terumo is an Equal Opportunity Employer
LOCATION: Elkton, Maryland
TITLE: Quality Engineer II
BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Summary:
The Quality Engineer II position will work closely with the Operations and Engineering Team to ensure that goods are designed, developed, and made to meet or exceed our customer expectations and requirements. The position will support production and project activities and drive continuous improvement. Ensure compliance to Terumo's quality policy, respond to customer complaints, perform audits, develop test methods, and/or write procedures for material characterization.
Job Details:
Proactively investigates, identifies, and implements best-in-class Quality Engineering practices.
Provide focused quality engineering support and assume responsibility for timely and effective coordination and/or execution of assigned development project activities.
Establish effective corrective action plans. Lead in implementation of quality assurance plans, process controls, and CAPA systems designed to meet or exceed internal and external requirements.
Acts as an effective leader or team member in supporting quality disciplines, decisions, and practices.
Applies sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.
Identify non-conformance trends and develop technical investigation plans. Investigates and analyzes customer/internal complaints.
Performs data analysis and executes experiments to qualify or resolve product and process issues.
Creates, reviews, and approves internal documentation such as quality plans and standard operating procedures.
Develop product/process assurance plans, which include all required elements. Identify and implement effective process control systems to support the development, qualification, and on-going manufacturing of products to meet or exceed internal and external requirements
Responsible for developing and implementing master validation plans, validation protocols, inspection plans and quality/regulatory compliance operating procedures to meet FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and ISO (International Organization of Standardization) requirements.
Provide training and support for quality system processes and quality engineering practices.
Perform other job-related duties.
Position Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of national and international regulations applicable to medical devices including Quality System Regulations, 21 CFR 820, 21CFR 803 and 804 (MDR regulations), Canadian Medical Device Regulations, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, and MDD 93/42/EEC
Communication proficiency; verbal and written.
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Detail Oriented
Initiative
Decision Making
Results Oriented; self-motivated and self-driven
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent computer skills
Good writing, mathematics, and statistics skills.
Background Experience
Bachelor's degree (4 years) or higher from an accredited course of study, in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, mathematics, or physics
Requires at least three (3) years' experience in a medical device or highly regulated industry.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
One year of auditor experience preferred
Certification as a CQA; CQE or CQM and member of the ASQ is preferred