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The Design Assurance Engineer is responsible for QA Design activities for new product implementation, transfer of manufacturing and other QA related projects as needed.
This position is part of the Quality Department located in Grens in Switzerland (VD) and will be an on-site role.
What you will do:
Provide quality support and coordinates activities for collaboration programs with third parties and new product introductions NPIs and transfer of manufacturing projects.
Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured change control strategy and records · Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing process and Quality Systems.
Write, review and approve all new site documentation ensuring compliance with QMS.
Suggest solutions to identified site problems to ensure consistent project execution.
Develops process improvement plans using a variety of Quality and Continuous Process Improvement tools, including but not limited to Process Mapping, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, SPC, RCA, engineering studies, DOE, Gauge R&R, etc.
Identifies and reports any EHS, Quality or Compliance concerns and takes immediate corrective action or escalation as required.
Who you are:
Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in engineering or health sciences field or other related degree.
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in an ISO 9001, medical device or pharmaceutical industry in an Engineering, Quality or Regulatory or R&D related role.
Demonstrated understanding of product development lifecycles, design change, document change control, process verification and validation methodologies, manufacturing/production process control methodologies, and servicing in a medical device environment.
Ability to read and interpret professional journals, drawings, and technical procedures.
Solid QA process knowledge with an emphasis on technical skills to ensure understanding of technical data and information; experience of device/instrument hardware and software and any experience in single use disposable kits is desirable.
Proficient with Microsoft tools; Word, Excel, Power Point, Project, Minitab, and Visio.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate business issues clearly in English and French language (spoken and written).
Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:
Ability to travel up to 10%.
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For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's (or higher) degree in engineering or health sciences field
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience in an ISO 9001, medical device or pharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrated understanding of product development lifecycles
- Ability to read and interpret professional journals, drawings, and technical procedures
- QA process knowledge and experience with device/instrument hardware
- Proficiency with Microsoft tools
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in English and French
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and paid holidays are portrayed as robust, with formal programs and mentions of generous time off and rollover in some cases. This breadth supports a positive view of time-off availability.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is highlighted repeatedly and is viewed as comprehensive for regular full‑time employees. Descriptions such as “good” or “great” benefits reinforce the strength of the health coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching is consistently included as part of the package. The presence of matching contributions strengthens perceived retirement readiness.
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