Product Quality Investigation Engineer

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Job Description

Summary:

The Product Quality Investigation Engineer joins the Measurement & Analysis Group (MAG) to lead investigations into product quality trends and coordinate resulting improvement activities. This role uses their expertise in data analysis and root cause investigation methods to analyze product performance trends, identify solutions, and monitor the effectiveness of design and process improvements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates cross-functional teams of technical SMEs and uses root cause analysis and quality principles to investigate identified product performance issues

• Uses statistical techniques to analyze measured product performance trends and measure effectiveness of implemented solutions

• Presents investigation conclusions, solution proposals, and effectiveness results to large, cross-functional audiences of differing levels of expertise

• Fulfills ad hoc product performance analyses and other data requests from downstream stakeholders

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications:

a. Required

• Experience with ISO 13485-certified quality management systems in medical device companies

• Experience with statistical and reliability analysis tools, e.g. Minitab Statistics, ReliaSoft Weibull++

b. Required

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in a regulated industry

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and aptitude for new software

• Strong statistics knowledge and data analysis skills

• Experience using structured root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques

• Excellent verbal, written and visual communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and committed to high standards of excellence and integrity

Applicants must now and in the future be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to provide sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Pay Transparency:

The range for this position is $67,500 – $123,500. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, future potential and internal pay parity. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Accuray Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process

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To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top — and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin – including individuals with disabilities and veterans.