Quality Engineer - Remedy & Readycare

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
79K-119K Annually
Junior
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No.1 privately held manufacturer & distributor of health care products in the U.S.
The Role
Develop and implement quality methods for process control, validation, testing, and inspection. Lead supplier qualification and corrective actions (CAPA/SCAR). Create and maintain DMRs, design control files, CE technical files, and support 510(k) activities. Use SPC and DOE to analyze processes, coordinate testing, and ensure regulatory compliance (21 CFR 820, ISO 13485).
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Job Summary

Under broad supervision, responsible for independently setting basic quality standards for both in-process while leading efforts to develop methods for testing, sampling and training. Evaluate production process, recommend improvements, qualify and conduct vendor management, generate and maintain DMR’s, product specifications, design control files, and CE technical files.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage the development and implementation of methods and procedures for process control, process validation, process improvement, testing, and inspection to ensure that products are ideal and functional.

  • Design experiments to understand sources of variation affecting products and processes. Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.

  • Design and perform experimental product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates. Generate and analyze reports and defective products to determine trends and lead corrective actions. Use concepts of probability and statistical quality control to guide decisions.

  • Direct and collaborate with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensure corrective action implementation (CAPA, SCAR), and contribute to supplier quality improvement programs. Lead supplier qualifications.

  • Provide Quality expertise in Product Development, Design Control activities, Risk Management, and CE Technical Files.

  • Responsible for building appropriate product documentation (e.g. Device Master Records) in compliance with applicable regulations. Work with Regulatory Groups and Suppliers to produce 510K submissions, letters to file, etc., as required.

  • Coordinate product testing with internal and external laboratories as required.

  • Ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations associated with product lines and processes. Perform quality reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality documents and company quality records.

  • Lead investigations of product and process non-conformances and out-of-specification results and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Education:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math or other related technical field.

Work Experience:

  • At least 2 years of experience in the Quality or Engineering.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

  • Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives, and determining when escalation of issues is necessary.

  • Experience using time management skills to prioritize, organize, and track details in order to meet deadlines of multiple projects.

  • Experience problem solving, overcoming obstacles, and reaching a positive and successful solution through mathematical or systematic operations.

  • Experience using MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook ).

  • Intermediate Skill Level in Microsoft Excel (for example: conditional formatting, tables, formulas, charting)

  • Working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards (e.g. 21 CFR 820, ISO13485).

  • Position requires up to 15% travel.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least 2 years of industry experience in Medical Devices, Drugs, and/or fields directly related to the role.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$79,000.00 - $119,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Math, or related technical field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in Quality or Engineering.
  • Experience developing process control, process validation, process improvement, testing, and inspection methods.
  • Experience applying Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
  • Experience leading supplier quality activities, supplier qualifications, and corrective actions (CAPA, SCAR).
  • Experience generating and maintaining Device Master Records, product specifications, design control files, and CE Technical Files.
  • Experience supporting 510(k) submissions and working with regulatory groups and external laboratories.
  • Working knowledge of 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 quality standards.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); intermediate Excel skills (conditional formatting, tables, formulas, charting).
  • Ability to travel up to 15%.
  • At least 2 years industry experience in Medical Devices, Drugs, or related fields.
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The Company
HQ: Northfield, IL
20,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1961

What We Do

All across America and the world, we help healthcare systems improve patient outcomes and reduce costs through clinical and financial solutions. As both a manufacturer and distributor of medical devices and supplies, we’re made up of problem solvers. Risk-takers. Big thinkers and doers.

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