Senior Quality Engineer

Ensures all direct reports are aware of their commitment to patient safety and product quality, are current with their training requirements and that they understand and comply with all other regulations governing their work. Co-ordinate the work activities within the various work teams and ensuring that adequate resources are available; to meet customer expectations. Maintains and enhances cross-functional /site team relationships. Is an effective people manager resulting in a motivated high-performance team and is fully motivated to achieve and demonstrate best practices in line with the department and Strategic Quality Planning (SQP) objectives. Provides direction and support to subordinates based on general policies and management guidance. Responsible for performing performance appraisals, for all reporting staff. Co-ordination of staff holidays and for ensuring sufficient cover is available to support manufacturing during shut down periods. Selects appropriate techniques for problem solving and makes solid and consistent Engineering and Quality Assurance recommendations. Has the responsibility and independent authority to make decisions related to product quality, including the disposition of non-conforming product. Identify Manufacturing process defects (scrap, nonconforming material, customer complaints) by dispositioning non-conforming material, assisting in identification of primary root causes and understanding corrective and preventative actions. May be responsible for working with process owner to bound product stops and document release criteria. Participates in Customer Complaints investigation for areas under their control or Laboratory Out Of Specification (OOS) investigation. Checks and provides support in the execution and investigation of CAPAs, NCEP, Failure Mode Investigations, etc. Is viewed as a leader in the areas of QSR and ISO/MDD standards within ones own group, constantly promotion awareness of best industry practices making appropriate decisions on a daily basis using the Quality Engineering Manager/Site QA Director as the final arbitrator on critical quality decisions Reviews and approves operational, test and validation data to establish technical specifications and performance standards for newly designed or modified products and processes. Deals with suppliers, other engineering disciplines within and outside of Site and customers should the need arise. Is familiar with the internal auditing process. Minimum Degree in Engineering or Science Minimum 9 years of experience in manufacturing / operations Quality. Prior experience in the medical device industry is preferred. Required skills: Good interpersonal, problem solving & communication skills. Process validation. Direct reports and people management, leadership. Experience in product transfer will be added advantage.