Shoulder Innovations

Senior Quality Engineer

Shoulder Innovations

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Grand RapidsMissouriUnited States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Evaluate and approve supplier deviation and change requests for risk and compliance
  • Support evaluation of suppliers including but not limited to audit support & capability assessments
  • Support review of manufacturing supplier documentation, as needed
  • Maintain and update the Post Market Surveillance (PMS) Report in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Analyze complaint data to identify trends and opportunities for product or process improvements
  • Collaborate with internal teams to implement corrective actions based on post-market insights
  • Lead CAPA investigations, including root cause analysis, action planning, and effectiveness verification
  • Facilitate cross-functional CAPA teams and ensure timely closure of quality issues
  • Maintain CAPA documentation in compliance with internal procedures and external regulations
  • Provide guidance on complaint investigations to determine probable cause as needed
  • Lead complaint investigations, coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams as necessary; Document findings and contribute to regulatory reporting as needed
  • Perform engineering tasks involving complex design constraints, material challenges, and coordination requirements
  • Apply conventional engineering practices to resolve non-standard problems and support product lifecycle activities
  • Work closely with Engineering, Procurement/Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance teams on projects
  • Provide technical input and quality oversight to ensure project success and regulatory compliance
  • Take a leading role in projects for continuous improvement, business, and/or compliance needs; Including project planning, execution, and management

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, biotechnology, bio-medical, industrial, or similar engineering disciplines
  • 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, at a multidisciplinary Medical Device Company
  • Familiarity with medical device regulations (ISO, EU, CFR)
  • Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 820 regulations, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and CGMP Good manufacturing Practices
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement processes and methods
  • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or other similar quality/reliability certifications a plus
  • Extremely organized, detail oriented, and can prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Strong understanding of product lifecycles
  • Strong ability to work independently
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Benefits
  • Competitive wages
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Great company culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
root cause analysisCAPA investigationscomplaint investigationsengineering practicesproject planningproject executionquality oversightdata analysisregulatory complianceaudit support
Soft Skills
organizational skillsdetail orientedability to prioritizeability to execute multiple tasksindependent workcollaborationleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingtime management
Certifications
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)