Senior Quality Engineer

Title: Sr. Quality Engineer

Location: Plymouth, Minnesota, United States of America

Job Description:

Position Description:       

Sr. Quality Engineer for Covidien, LP, (a Medtronic company) located in Plymouth, MN. Responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of the manufacturing processes for a variety of vascular devices including embolic coils, stents, catheters, balloons, aspiration devices, coatings, and guide wires. Leverage Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards and navigate the complexity of government and medical device industry regulations including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, EU-MDR and BSI standards to ensure products are consistently produced per the quality standards. Coordinate risk mgmt. activities in manufacturing utilizing PFMECA to identify and mitigate risks in manufacturing processes. Responsible for risk assessments to ensure thorough identification and evaluation of manufacturing risks. Coordinate Process Verification and Validation activities by conducting Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Process Qualification (PQ) to verify and validate manufacturing equipment and processes. Implement Test Method Validation (TMV) to ensure the reliability of manufacturing test methods. Leverage critical analysis skills and Quality tools including DMAIC, 5 Whys, 6M, Ishikawa Diagram, and Pareto Charts for root cause analysis of the manufacturing processes. Utilize Lean Six Sigma principles to streamline manufacturing processes and enhance efficiency. Responsible Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and Non-Conforming Material Report (NCMR) of manufacturing processes by coordinating activities focused on addressing manufacturing non-conformances, determining root causes, and implementing corrective and preventive actions. Utilize statistical analysis skillset in the manufacturing domain leveraging statistical analysis tools for process capability, SPC, and measurement system analysis, be able to utilize software including Minitab, to support manufacturing decisions. Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in the context of manufacturing to ensure parts are produced within specified tolerances. Responsible for generating and managing manufacturing documentation, including specifications, procedures, and sampling methods. #LI-DNI

 

Basic Qualifications:        

 

Requires a Master’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field and two years of experience as a Quality Engineer or related occupation in quality engineering; or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering field and five years of experience as a Quality Engineer or related occupation in quality engineering. Must possess at least two (2) years’ experience with each of the following: FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, EU-MDR and BSI; Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); Risk activities using FMECA, including DFMECA and PFMECA; IQ/OQ/PQ and Test Method Validation (TMV); Root cause investigations, DMAIC, 5 Whys, 6M, Ishikawa Diagram and Pareto Charts; Lean 6 Sigma; CAPA & NCMR; Minitab and SPC; GD&T.

 

Position works a hybrid model, requiring the employee to be onsite in Plymouth, MN – at least 3-4 days per week.

 

Salary: $121,400 to $145,200 per year

 

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The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

 

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

 

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns.  Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.