Resonetics

Quality Engineer I

Resonetics  •  $56k - $84k/yr  •  Hutchinson, MN (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Resonetics is a global leader in advanced engineering, prototyping, product development, and micro manufacturing, driving innovation in the medical device industry. With rapid expansion across all our locations, we continue to push the boundaries of technology while fostering a dynamic, employee-centered culture. Our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement makes Resonetics an exciting place for professionals passionate about shaping the future of micro-manufacturing and being part of something bigger.

The Quality Engineer I provides customer and factory facing quality support. The position includes managing the interface between Resonetics, its customers and suppliers quality organization. This role assists with transitioning and sustaining laser manufacturing processes, and supports our quality management system.

The Quality Engineer I uses Quality Engineering techniques including: Problem solving using Lean Six Sigma methodology, Process Validations and Verifications, Process Development and optimization, Gage R&R, and reducing dependence on inspection along with ISO 13485 and/or 21CFR820 compliance.

This role applies advanced Quality Engineering and scientific method techniques and principles to daily tasks and activities; applies relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices to assignments; plans and conducts projects and assignments with moderate to high technical responsibility, complexity or strategic input; receives summarized instructions from technical Quality leaders at various levels in addition to other functional stakeholders.

Join Resonetics and be part of a team that’s redefining medical device manufacturing. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates strong proficiency in applying various tools and methods to identify and realize new product or process introductions (ex. QMS, product related), and business improvements.
  • Leads and contributes to the application of various risk management and risk mitigation tools and practices.
  • Leads and/or contributes to root cause investigations using various problem-solving techniques and tools and assesses effectiveness of corrective actions.
  • Conducts and supports the development of test methods in equipment, process, and product qualifications/validations.
  • Develops, implements, and/or maintains process Quality control plans are in accordance with product risk level and are followed.
  • Develops, implements and/or maintains process controls using appropriate techniques and tools (ex. Statistical process controls, statistical inspection sampling).
  • Supports all levels of Design Controls per ISO 13485:2016 and QSR 21 CFR 820.
  • Participates in design/technical reviews as appropriate.
  • Lead QE on product development projects.
  • Interprets standard and non-standard sampling plans.
  • May act as a subject matter expert (SME) in at least one routine Quality area.
  • Liaising with customer quality personnel to resolve issues and Customer Complaints
  • Generating process deviations, Customer Change Notices, validation protocols & reports.
  • Assisting with troubleshooting of production and product development processes.
  • Leading development of metrology equipment
  • Developing and maintaining quality/control plans
  • Ensuring Quality Management Systems procedures and appropriate regulations and industry standards are being utilized throughout the product development and process development processes.
  • Developing Risk documentation in compliance with the QMS and regulatory standards, such as PFMECAs.
  • Conducting Gage R&R studies.
  • Resolving Corrective and Preventive Actions.
  • Developing Quality Procedures and conducting training to all personnel as appropriate.
  • Approving Nonconformance disposition.
  • Analyzing production and validation data.
  • Working on continual improvement and process assessment projects as assigned.
  • Author protocols or provides support in performing qualification validation protocols in support of design control deliverables.
  • As a lead Quality Engineer on development projects, directly contribute and/or provide guidance to others to establish appropriate Design History File / Device Master Record documentation and provide detailed planning for product builds.

Required Qualifications

  • 0-2+ years’ experience in a Quality Engineering role for a medical device manufacturer and/or start-up company, or equivalent engineering experience.
  • Ability to create job-related documentation for quality purposes.
  • Demonstrated technical writing and communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of Statistical software and/or Minitab.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with ISO 13485 standards and 21 CFR 820 regulations.
  • CQE and/or Six Sigma Green or Black belt.
  • BS degree: Physics, Optics, Mechanical, Chemical, Plastics, Engineering preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and satisfactory organizational skills.
  • Able to self-manage project tasks

Physical Demands

  • Light office work only; position may include up to 10% domestic and international travel

Compensation

The compensation for this role is competitive and will be based on experience and qualifications. The anticipated range is $56,000-$84,000.

Our company policy is that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Resonetics

About Resonetics

Resonetics is a pioneer in advanced engineering and manufacturing solutions for the life sciences industry. Core capabilities include laser ablating, cutting, drilling and welding; nitinol shape setting and electropolishing, centerless grinding and photochemical machining, fiber optic sensing and thin wall tube fabrication. With Lightspeed Application Development Labs located strategically to serve MedTech companies around the world, Resonetics is built on a foundation of quality, speed and innovation to deliver best-in-class value with a customer centric approach.

For over 30 years, Resonetics has been a pioneer in micro manufacturing. Founded in 1987, Resonetics has continuously invested in leading edge technology to solve medical device manufacturing challenges and developing experts who innovate tomorrow’s medical devices. We have deployed over 500 laser workstations that cover a wide spectrum of laser types and wavelengths – femtosecond, picosecond, excimer, DPSS, and CO2. Combining state-of-the-art laser systems with a top technical team allows Resonetics to partner with customers and provide winning solutions that meet technical as well as economic requirements.

Resonetics has 14 manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Israel and Switzerland with ISO-13485:2003 certified quality system and lean six-sigma practices.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Nashua, New Hampshire
Year Founded
1987
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