Intuitive

healthcare

ContinuousImprovementQualityEngineer(CIQE)

Sunnyvale, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer (CIQE) at Intuitive. Skills: Quality Systems, NC & CAPA, ISO 13485, 21CFR820, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement. Ensure quality systems, products, and manufacturing processes comply with quality standards. Support and drive improvements in the organization”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure timely escalation, identification, and robust investigation of product quality and compliance issues; Assure compliance, quality, and timeliness of NC & CAPA records; Provide timely responses in alignment with quality goals; Deliver and oversee the NC & CAPA training program; Execute and provide on-time completion of Quality Engineering deliverables

Industry & Context.

healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Critical thinking skills for analyzing risk; Root cause analysis tools; Technical aptitude to collect and analyze data for determining an improvement strategy

Eligibility Requirements

Proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19 may be required, May be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status, Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Quality Engineer: Systems, Assurance, or Quality Control – Minimum 4 Years experience, Have worked in a regulated manufacturing industry: Medical devices, Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, Automobile, Food, etc. - Minimum 4 Years, Previous NC & CAPA and/or engineering experience and demonstrated use of quality tools/methodologies. - Minimum 4 Years of work experience, Detailed knowledge of Quality System Regulations (21CFR820) and ISO 13485. - Minimum 3 Years, Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment, Quality/Compliance focus and attention to detail, Critical thinking skills for analyzing risk, use of root cause analysis tools, and technical aptitude to collect and analyze data for determining an improvement strategy, Expertise in cGMP and NC/CAPA documentation, Computer skills (advanced Microsoft Office Package and statistical/data analysis and report writing skills), Demonstrated impactful project management and leadership skills, including the ability to lead multi-departmental project teams and resolve quality-related issues in a timely and effective manner, Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment, Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects, verbal/written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels, Multi-tasks, prioritizes. and meets deadlines in a timely manner, interpersonal, organizational, and follow-up skills, Passion for making products and processes better

Nice to Have

ASQ certification: CQE, CQA, Knowledge of Process improvement tools and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma), Green or Black Belt Certification in Lean or Six Sigma is a plus, NC or CAPA Review and Approval, Project Management experience, Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model

What You'll Do.

Ensure quality systems

and manufacturing processes comply with quality standards

Support and drive improvements in the organization

Support and drive improvements in accordance with international industry practices and regulations (e.g.

provide support and expertise in NC & CAPA process and system

Implement actions to drive improvement

Partner with subject matter experts on various NC/CAPA activities

Support other improvement initiatives

Evolve existing processes/systems to ensure timely escalation

and robust investigation of product quality and compliance issues within a closed-loop quality management system

Support and comply with Company and Site’s Health

and Environmental programs and requirements

Participate in or lead completion of NC & CAPA projects

and timeliness of records

Independently investigate

and perform preliminary analysis

ensuring subject matter experts and action item owners are assigned and provide timely responses in alignment with quality goals

Responsible for assisting with metrics and reporting in accordance with established procedures

Support the team in delivering and overseeing the NC & CAPA training program

and completing NC & CAPA records in the electronic system

Execute and provide on-time completion of Quality Engineering deliverables

Provide support and NC’s or CAPA’s process/system subject matter expertise during audits and inspections

Support the review and approval of any documentation required by NC/CAPA deliverables

Mentor CAPA teams and colleagues who are beginner-level in NC/CAPA processes and systems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with subject matter experts on various NC/CAPA activities; Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams using various methodologies; Communicate confidently and effectively with all levels of management, peers, and key stakeholders; Process requests, ensuring subject matter experts and action item owners are assigned and provide timely responses; Leads meetings and communications for NC/CAPA updates, information, and concerns; Support the team in delivering and overseeing the NC & CAPA training program; Mentor CAPA teams and colleagues

Communication Scope

Communicate confidently and effectively with all levels of management, peers, and key stakeholders; Verbal/written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at multiple organizational levels

Process & Methodology

Impactful project management and leadership skills, Ability to lead multi-departmental project teams, Resolve quality-related issues in a timely and effective manner, Project Management experience

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