Principal Quality Engineer

Req ID: 8137

Working Location: CALIFORNIA, SAN JOSE

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

Are you looking for a company that cares about people’s lives and health, including yours? Let’s inspire healthier lives, together.

Olympus, a leading medical technology company, has focused on making people’s lives better for over 100 years.

Our Purpose is to make people’s lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling.

Our Core Values are reflected in all we do: Integrity – Empathy – Agility – Unity – Long-Term View

We deliver on our purpose and our core values by staying True to Life.

Job Description

The Principal Quality Engineer is responsible for driving complex projects to completion by effectively managing all aspects related to such initiatives within the Quality organization. Primarily focus will be on keeping technical projects organized and on track to meet defined objectives while satisfying regulatory requirements and business strategy. This position requires a global outlook and the ability to integrate many different aspects of the organization, such as functions, departments, software platforms, etc. to ensure the project satisfies various stakeholders and areas of the business.

Job Duties

Leads and participates in cross-technical solution initiatives, such as defining scope, establishing an appropriate cross-functional team, planning, driving issues to resolution, escalating and mitigating risks, tracking, and reporting.
Provides expertise in the application of Quality Sciences including statistics, data analysis, problem solving and the creation of system solutions.
Defines actionable KPIs that influence the organization's directions, identifies gaps, current limitations, and challenges.
Develops interactive dashboard and report for appropriate stakeholders.
Interfaces, collaborates, and/ or serves as a liaison with cross-functional teams, such as IT, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Security, Analytics, Legal, Comms, PMO, etc.
Evaluates current state business processes and identify opportunities for increasing efficiency, reducing cost, etc. and quantify the problem through solution.
Designs, builds, manages, and coordinates innovative solutions through low code/ no code solutions, cloud-based platforms, process automation tools, M365 & Power Platform, ERP, APIs, and any other newer technologies that may benefit the organization.
Translates business use cases into technical specifications.
Serves as a Subject matter expert (SME) for M365 productivity tools: PowerApps, Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint.
Effectively influences project team through written and verbal communication.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, health policy, life sciences, engineering, or healthcare discipline. MBA or similar advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 10 years leading projects with a focus on process improvement and data analytics.
Requires background and familiarity with U.S. FDA QSR requirements including ISO 13485 and the ability to educate others on related subject matter.
Strong Quality Science skills including demonstrated statistics application and problem solving.
Ability to travel up to 20% of time domestically and internationally

Preferred:

Proven ability to lead and manage cross- functional teams effectively communicate with all levels of management and drive effective change.
Strong Quality Science skills including demonstrated statistics application and problem solving.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated by ability to generate technical reports and ability to make presentations to middle and upper management.
Proven Project Management skills with ability to manage cross functional team and produce results.
Skills: Strong Interpersonal Skills, Ability to manage complexity, analytical, people management on a global basis, office 365

Why join Olympus?

Here, people matter—our health, our happiness, and our lives.

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Visions coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free virtual live and on-demand wellness classes
Work-life balance supportive culture with hybrid and remote roles
12 Paid Holidays
Educational Assistance
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
Volunteering and charitable donation match programs
Diversity & Inclusion Programs including Colleague Affinity Networks
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

*US Only

**Limited locations

We care about your health and financial well-being and offer the resources you need to feel vital, confident and ready for wherever life takes you. Learn more about our benefit offerings at https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $101,523.00 - $142,132.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

About us:

Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Applicants with Disabilities: As a Federal Contractor, Olympus is committed to ensuring our hiring process is accessible to everyone. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application or hiring process, please contact Olympus via email at OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || California (US-CA) || San Jose || Quality & Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA)

Nearest Major Market: San Jose
Nearest Secondary Market: Palo Alto
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