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    Senior Quality Engineer I - Bedford, MA, United States - Werfen

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    Overview:
    Werfen Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong. Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.


    Position Summary:

    This position is responsible to ensure that activities throughout the product lifecycle are in compliance with procedures, standards and regulations applicable to our products.

    The position independently develops, applies, and implements methods, tools and practices to achieve product quality goals and requirements in the areas of design, development, production, distribution, maintenance and service.

    This is a technically focused role requiring advanced skills in analyzing information, reviewing technical reports, promoting process improvement, requirements development, risk management, product development and production controls.

    The position is expected to lead by example in alignment with the company values to achieve objectives.


    Responsibilities:

    Key Accountabilities Essential Functions:
    Participates in the generation and review of quality documents throughout the product lifecycle.
    Advises and directs teams regarding compliance to procedures, standards and regulations. Implements changes to procedures in alignment with evolving regulations.
    Ensures product quality meets requirements and documentation is complete prior to approval.
    Participates on core teams supporting new product development or design changes.
    Defends relevant quality topics in audits and corrective actions to improve and maintain compliance of the QMS.

    On projects of significant scope, leads successful implementation of Design Control and Product Realization requirements for design, production and distribution of Werfen products.

    On new product development and or product performance investigations, provides guidance on most appropriate tools and techniques available.
    Provides input on product requirements, acceptance criteria, traceability, process monitoring, product evaluation, failure investigation and complaint analysis.

    Ensures application of sound statistical methods and quality tools in the evaluation and documentation of results related to design control, purchased part qualifications, V&V, risk analysis, production transfer, production, distribution and marketing of Werfen products.

    Provides guidance on compliance of software to procedures and standards including cyber security and privacy requirements

    Works with manufacturing, R&D, Service, Distribution, Sales & Marketing, and others outside the company (as needed) to recommend or prepare corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

    Reviews and approves change orders for product performance, process changes, labeling and marketing communications as required.
    May manage and supervise the work of others.
    Leads cross-functional projects on technical and quality issues.
    Other duties as assigned


    Secondary Functions:
    Identifies compliance gaps and takes appropriate corrective actions as needed
    Defends documents and procedures in internal and external audits
    Participates in and may lead quality system improvement projects as required.
    Budget Managed (if applicable):
    N/A

    Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

    To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as: Works closely with other functions to generate compliant documents by interpreting and explaining quality procedures, applicable standards, regulations and best practices.

    Able to effectively communicate quality requirements to a broad population of constituents.
    Ability to negotiate and influence others in establishing direction toward improved quality and enhanced compliance.

    Skills & Capabilities:
    The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities: Working knowledge of domestic and international quality/regulatory standards related to our products
    Knowledge of quality management techniques (Lean, Six Sigma) and statistical techniques required to measure and confirm significant changes.
    Working knowledge of Werfen products, technology and manufacturing processes including impact on customers and patient requirements.

    Demonstrates judgement commensurate with experience regarding application of regulatory requirements to data review, reports, design changes, risk management, etc.

    to ensure compliance and achieving business objectives. Demonstrated understanding of risk based approach to processes and decisions.


    Competencies:

    Attention to Detail:
    Ability to pay close attention to detail is required

    Accuracy:
    Work is accurate and complete

    Performance Standards:
    Demonstrated ability to meet department goals

    Communication:
    Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

    Discretion:
    Acts with integrity in all situations and can maintain appropriate confidentiality

    Multi-Tasking:
    Ability to manage multiple priorities, and support changing business needs

    Collaboration:
    Ability to work within a multi-function team to bring best solutions to the team or customer

    Independence:
    self-motivated-works under minimal supervision

    Professionalism:
    Must demonstrate professionalism during all interactions within company, customer and third parties

    Qualifications:
    Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position: Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or science Experience: A minimum of 8 years of experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, diagnostic industry, or clinical laboratory or 5 years of experience with an advanced degree Additional Skills/Knowledge: Duties necessitate broad and thorough knowledge of engineering and science theory and principles, including R&D, quality control, manufacturing and design engineering
    Understanding of the application of technical principles and engineering problem solving to resolve complex issues.
    ASQ Quality Engineering Certification - Desirable
    LEAN/Six Sigma Certification - Desirable


    International Mobility:

    Required:
    No


    Travel Requirements:
    Approximately 10% of time Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace.

    Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law.

    If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact for assistance.

    We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 5,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

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