The Quality Engineer is responsible for Quality Assurance activities ranging from product development through transfer to manufacturing. This is a hands-on role where the Quality Engineer will apply diversified knowledge of engineering, verification and quality principles and practices for implantable medical devices, product software and accessories.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow procedures to guide development and ensure best engineering practice compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
Lead in the effective application, compliance, and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and practices related to development and validation across product development teams, including:
Design Transfer (Manufacturing review, Inspection methods development, Test Method Validations, Biocompatibility, Sterilization assessments, etc.)
Software Design and Configuration management
Support risk management processes and initiatives.
Support internal and external regulatory audits, and other quality assurance functions.
Define or identify potential compliance gaps and assess new regulations and standards, against existing or developing products.
Work with departments to discuss quality system gaps, fixes, design solutions and risks.
Perform other duties as required
Responsibilities
Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering
Equivalent work experience may be substituted for education requirement.
3+ years of Quality/Regulatory experience in a medical device or other regulated industry environment(s)
Qualifications
Proficiency with medical device development life cycles specifically to design control and transfer related manufacturing processes and technologies
Knowledge and working experience with Software Development LifeCycle processes, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Documentation Practices, Design Control, and/or Corrective Action & Prevention methodology
Practical application of statistical concepts including SPC techniques, hypothesis testing, DOE, and sampling plans, preferred
Understanding of EN ISO 14971, IEC 60601-1, IEC 62304, FDA Software Guidance and/or similar standards
Experience with ISO14708 or Active Implantable Medical Device Directives (90/385/EEC), preferred
Developed written and oral communication skills and be able to work in a team environment
Must have good problem solving skills and be able to work independently.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the customers.
Must be organized, detail-oriented and adaptable according to evolving situations at hand.
Nevro offers equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital or family status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression (including religious dress and grooming practices), gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental condition, disability, age or other characteristics protected by laws.