
Senior Engineer, Quality Assurance Engineering - Individual Contributor
- Redmond, WA
- $70.00-80.00 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
- Work closely with operations and business functions to ensure quality performance of products and processes.
- Collaborate with internal cross-functional and supplier teams to address quality issues.
- Own and manage internal and supplier-driven Non-Conformances (NC) and Corrective Action Preventative Action records (CAPA) using Trackwise.
- Support execution and analysis of manufacturing-related complaint investigations and product field actions.
- Investigate and manage disposition of internal non-conforming products within MRB, issuing NCs as needed.
- Communicate and collaborate with suppliers regarding non-conformances, escalating Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) as necessary.
- Execute and manage Supplier Initiated Change Requests (SICRs), engaging with cross-functional teams for assessment and approval.
- Support manufacturing transfers to/from other plants/facilities with appropriate quality activities.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and execute supplier part certification opportunities.
- Engage in the development and improvement of internal manufacturing and distribution processes for existing products.
- Perform critical assessments and qualifications of change management activities, including PPAP activities for supplier changes.
- Participate in and potentially lead the creation and review of new or modified procedures.
- Support the development and review of process and equipment validation/qualification and MSA of internal processes.
- Maintain KPIs for monitoring process and product quality, perform analysis, and interpret trends, taking appropriate actions as necessary.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality assurance or related field.
- BA Degree in Science/Technical field or related field.
- Experience in CAPA and using Trackwise/ERP systems.
- Proficiency in MS Suite.
- Strong multi-tasking, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Power BI knowledge is a plus but not required.
- CQE and/or LSSGB certification is beneficial.
- Previous medical device industry experience is desired with understanding of US and International Medical Device Regulations.
- Familiarity with GDP, GMP, and experience interacting with regulatory agencies such as FDA and TUV.
- Knowledge of key quality concepts such as Risk Management, CAPA, Audits, and Statistics.
- Project management, leadership, and influencing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and complete projects in a matrix organization.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Highly-developed critical, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and time-critical manufacturing environment.
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)