Access Vascular

Medical Device

SeniorQualitySystemsEngineer

$93–160k Billerica, Massachusetts, United States
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The Brief

“Senior Quality Systems Engineer at Access Vascular. Skills: Quality Management System, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971. Manage QMS. Maintain QMS”

What You'll Achieve.

timely closure and effectiveness verification; inform continuous improvement; 6X fewer complications

Industry & Context.

Medical Device
Problems you'll solve

root cause; effectiveness verification; risk-based decision making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field, Minimum of 5 years’ of quality systems experience with a medical device manufacturing company, Proven track record with implementing, evolving, and improving medical device company quality management systems (QMS) compliant to FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485: 2016, and ISO 14971, Demonstrated experience owning a QMS end-to-end, including CAPA, document control, complaints, internal auditing, and supplier quality, technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear, compliant documentation, Experience with statistical techniques, sampling plans, and data analysis for validation and process capability, Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Medical Device Auditor (CMDA), or equivalent is a plus, Lead auditor certification (ISO 13485 or equivalent) is a plus, Experience with implementing and validating eQMS platforms (e. g. , Greenlight Guru, MasterControl, ETQ) is a plus, Familiarity with IEC 62304 (software lifecycle) and IEC 60601 (electrical safety) is a plus, Experience supporting 510(k) submissions or technical files for CE marking is a plus, Prior experience at a startup or early-stage medical device company is a plus

What You'll Do.

Drive SOP improvement

Manage document control

Manage records management

Support external audits

Lead CAPA investigations

Develop quality metrics

Communicate quality data

Lead statistical methods development

Ensure manufacturing processes controlled

Ensure manufacturing processes validated

Support incoming inspection

Support nonconforming material control

Support disposition activities

Provide Quality Engineering support

Manage supplier qualification

Manage supplier evaluation

Manage supplier monitoring

Conduct supplier audits

Review supplier corrective action

Manage complaint handling

Manage trend analysis

Maintain knowledge of regulations

Communicate regulatory updates

Assist FDA inspections

Assist Notified Body audits

Champion quality culture

Provide quality training

Provide quality mentoring

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

working among the AVI team; Collaborate with Operations; multidisciplinary team

Communication Scope

technical writing skills; communicate quality metrics; communicate updates to the team

Process & Methodology

infrastructure move and expansion projects

Full Job Description

Job Descriptions: Manage the Access Vascular Inc (AVI) Quality Management System for a growing start-up company that designs, manufactures, and distributes sterile catheter-, software-, electromechanical-based medical device product families. Provide Quality Engineering support for Operations and Operations Quality projects and tasks. This is a key contributor position working closely among the AVI team with AVI’s QMS and FDA QMSR requirements. Responsibilities: Quality Management System • Own, maintain, and continuously improve the company's QMSR and ISO 13485-compliant QMS • Drive continuous improvement to company SOPs, work instructions, forms, test protocols, infrastructure software and other controlled documents • Manage document control and records management in compliance with 21 CFR Part 820 • Lead internal audits and support external audits (FDA, Supplier) • Lead CAPA investigations to root cause, ensuring timely closure and effectiveness verification • Develop and communicate quality metrics and data analysis to inform continuous improvement and risk-based decision making • Lead statistical methods development for quality metrics, inspection planning, and continuous improvement initiatives Operations & Supplier Quality • Collaborate with Operations to ensure manufacturing processes are controlled and validated • Act a subject matter expert (SME) for risk management, sterilization validation, and data integrity and how it defines validation, verification, and inspection sampling rigor • Support incoming inspection, nonconforming material control, and disposition activities • Provide Quality Engineering support to infrastructure move and expansion projects • Manage supplier qualification, evaluation, and monitoring programs • Conduct supplier audits and review supplier corrective action responses Post-Market Surveillance • Manage complaint handling, MDR reporting processes, and trend analysis • Maintain knowledge of applicable standards and regulations and c

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