Senior Quality Engineer

Req ID: 9725

Working Location: Washington, Seattle

Workplace Flexibility: Onsite

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus.

Job Description

Develop, maintain, and support the company Quality System regulatory requirements and business strategy. Continuously improve Quality performance related to manufacturing and metrics related to the strength of the site Quality System. Leads complex projects. Mentors Quality Engineer for best practices for the use of Quality tools and methods. Can serve as a backup to the Management Representative for the site.

Job Duties

Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to support manufacturing, representing the Quality Engineering discipline.
Complete assigned Quality Engineering tasks according to schedule.
Lead or participate in the development of process and procedure/development changes.
Provide resident expertise in the application of Quality Sciences, including statistics, data analysis, problem solving, and the creation of system solutions.
Develop, maintain, and review product risk management files, and provide guidance on the application of risk management to Quality System processes (FMEAs, NCR risk, CAPA risk, etc.).
Develop new approaches to solve problems identified as part of the team.
Assist others in leading and developing novel approaches within the Quality team.
Lead the implementation, compliance, and maintenance of standards (e.g., FDA CFR Title 21 §820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971) and Olympus Global Quality policies and procedures for the sites.
Train location personnel on all aspects of the Quality System and regulatory standards.
Serve as a mentor and advisor for the Quality team to assist in developing Quality Engineering skills and capabilities.
Apply the requirements of the Quality System to processes, products, or services for the location.
Lead, support, and guide the manufacturing line to address quality issues and resolutions using the best Quality techniques and principles.
Develop and maintain the validation and verification strategy for new and existing products and processes.
Lead Quality System elements such as, but not limited to: Validation, Deviation, Data Trending, CAPA, Audits, etc.
Lead and participate in the CAPA process as required, serving as a CAPA Owner or Coordinator.
Monitor product and process performance metrics and act upon trends with minimal guidance.
Author, collaborate on, and approve Quality System documentation, including change orders for DHF, DMR, DHR, labels, and labeling.
Support Supplier Quality Engineering in resolving Quality issues, providing information to and interfacing with suppliers as required.
Develop and drive measurable Quality improvements relating to products, processes, and services.
Support Verification, Validation, Calibration, and Preventive Maintenance activities.
Communicate significant issues or developments identified during Quality Assurance activities and provide recommended process improvements to cross-functional teams and management.
Run reports to analyze Production and Complaint data and identify any significant trends.
Support the Quality Management System (QMS) by performing periodic product, process, and internal audits.
Perform other duties as needed.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years related experience preferably in the medical device industry related to process/quality engineering.
Viewed as an expert in the quality field. Leadership experience: proven ability to lead and manage cross- functional teams effectively communicate with all levels of management and drive effective change.
Requires background and familiarity with regulatory requirements and international standards, including U.S. FDA QSR requirements, EU MDR 2017/745, Canada Medical Device requirements, ISO 13485:2016, and ISO 14971:2019, and the ability to educate others on related subject matter.
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.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization and/or guidance exists.
Working knowledge of problem-solving tools and root cause analysis techniques (i.e., FMEA, Pareto Analysis, Cause & Effect diagrams, 5-whys, Ishikawa diagrams, etc.)

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $98,056.00 - $132,376.00 / 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.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

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.

You Belong at Olympus

We value a workforce that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. And we provide employees with equal access to opportunities for growth and development.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact 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).

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.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Washington (US-WA) || Seattle || Quality & Regulatory Affairs (QA/RA)

Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue
Job Segment: Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Engineer, Medical Device Engineer, QA, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Quality, Technology

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