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Job Title: Quality Engineer
Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality Manager
Closing Date:27th September
Cerenovus, a member of Johnson & Johnson's Family of Companies, is recruiting for a Quality Engineer.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Quality Engineer will provide QA/QC technical and compliance expertise as part of teams tasked with establishing and assuring system and product quality objectives.
The Quality Engineer will assure compliance to applicable laws and J&J Quality Standards and perform quality activities such as data analysis, QMS audits, procedure development, product release, documentation review and implementation of changes to controlled documents.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general direction and in accordance with all applicable, state and local laws/regulations and Corporate Johnson & Johnson, procedures and guidelines, this position:

• Provides QA technical and compliance support for products and manufacturing related to suppliers, corrective and preventive actions, product/process improvements and training.
• Monitors compliance to Cerenovus/Johnson & Johnson policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements, identifying and implementing process and system improvements as applicable.
• Applies detailed, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues.
• Plans, implements, reports and follows-up on quality system audits (supplier and internal)
• Actively participates in and supports departmental activities and responsibilities in accordance with existing procedures and external regulations.
• Makes decisions that are aligned with management objectives regarding work processes, plans and schedules to achieve quality objectives.
• Tracks and reports progress across projects and departmental commitments by reviewing schedules and due dates, identifying risks, and assisting teams with contingency plans.
• Resolves project issues by working with team members, management, suppliers, and others as appropriate.
• Assists department and project leaders in developing and reporting appropriate performance and quality metrics.
• Reviews and approves manufacturing, test and validation data/records to establish conformance to technical specifications and performance standards for existing, new or modified products and processes.
• Provides technical quality mentorship to team members, technician and inspection staff.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science or related technical field preferred.
• 2 years minimum QA, Quality System or regulatory experience in the medical industry a prerequisite. Auditor certification from an industry recognized organization is beneficial.
• Experience in the preparation for notified body and FDA inspections advantageous.
• Experience in the QA activities associated with a manufacturing environment including project management skills and leadership ability.
• Proficient in basic IT skills relevant to the applications related to the tasks assigned, i.e. the use of word processors and similar windows-based applications, e.g. MS Office products.
• Proven abilities on achieving results within assigned deadlines with an ability to prioritize multiple tasks and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in less invasive medical device technologies and/or implants preferable.
• Ability to work harmoniously with coworkers and the public.
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with policies and procedures and in to comply civil rights requirements.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,

• Demonstrates an ability to apply, recommend and/or build quality tools and apply them optimally to a variety of business situations related to production, project and team environments.
• Knowledge of FDA’s 21 CFR Part 820 (Quality System Regulation), ISO 13485:2016, the European Medical Device Directive/Regulation. Knowledge of other applicable medical device regulations, e.g., Brazilian, Canadian, Australian, Japanese, Korean, etc., advantageous.
• Excellent social skills and ability to work with people to achieve results.
• Excellent written and communication skills, proficiency in English.
• Good judgment/decision making and problem-solving ability, capable of understanding the impact of decision making on both Cerenovus and their customers.
• Motivated and a hard-working self-starter with the ability to work under own initiative and as a phenomenal teammate.
• Certified QMS Auditor advantageous.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.


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