Quality Engineer III

We’re a company of agile, customer-oriented individuals with a shared commitment to integrity, servant leadership, and teamwork. Our associates take pride and ownership in their work, and innovate to provide the highest quality, life-enhancing medical technology in the world. Together, We’re in It for Life.

The primary purpose of Quality Engineer III is to provide support for Operations to ensure that the Quality System requirements are adhered to for medical device manufacturing/operations in accordance with applicable Regulatory and Standards requirements for compliance.

What you will do:

• Adheres to Viant Core Values and all safety and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
• Auditing experience with regulatory and agency inspections, audits, investigations, and inquiries regarding the control and assessment of product design and manufacturing quality. Front room experience desired.
• Monitors manufacturing of assigned products, assuring compliance with DMR and quality system requirements and assuring complete and correct Device History Records are maintained.
• Leads site process and product improvement initiatives.
• Participates in the development, completion, and maintenance of risk analyses.
• Leads the generation and completion of protocols and reports for product, process, and test method validations.
• Collaborates with Manufacturing Engineers to review processes for new and existing products and supports the coordinate of process validations and capability studies.
• Supports the development various inspection techniques and procedures to ensure product integrity to design specifications. Responsible for the writing, implementation, and training of Incoming, In-Process, Manufacturing instructions, and Final Inspection procedures.
• Supports the disposition of non-conforming materials meet all necessary regulatory requirements and assure adequacy of corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.
• Conducts root cause complaint investigations and remediation recommendations as needed.
• Key team member in CAPA activities, including analysis of data and trends in complaints, supplier quality, nonconforming material, training effectiveness, and root causes analysis.
• Assists with product transfers.
  
  

What You Need:

• Ability to read and write in English.
• Self-motivated with strong ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and as part of a project team.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Proficiency in statistical tools (e.g., Gage R&R, Capability Analysis, ANOVA); Minitab experience is a plus.
• Experience in ISO 13485 industry.
• Ability to conduct root cause investigations using techniques such as FMEA, Fishbone, 5 Why, and 8D.
• Knowledge of Process Validation (IQ, OQ, PQ, TMV).(Must)
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Experience in audit processes (internal or external audits).
  
  

Education:

• BS degree in a related discipline or High School Diploma with 10 years of relevant experience.
  
  

Experience:

• 5–8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the medical device industry
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified ISO Auditor training.
• Experience with Quality Management System (IQMS).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft programs.
• Experience applying statistical tools and using Minitab.
• Familiarity with process validation and quality methodologies.
  
  

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective date of hire!
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Home Ownership Program
  
  

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $93k-$115k annual salary. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources. For more information, visit viantmedical.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.