Senior Quality Engineer

Working Location:

 

MINNESOTA, BROOKLYN PARK

Workplace Flexibility:

 Onsite For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. ​​ ​ Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives. ​ Our five Core Values empower us to achieve

Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy. Learn more about Life at

Olympus:

https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers.

Job Description The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for providing Quality Engineering leadership to support Supply Chain with improvements, projects (including CAPAs and audit responses), and Engineering activities. Further develops or establishes documented procedures which meet Olympus customer and regulatory requirements. Leads QE functions within Supply Chain across multiple sites to improve awareness visibility and communication on Quality initiatives. Supports departmental functional site divisional and corporate Quality goals and priorities. When needed, works with Olympus Tokyo representatives/liaisons to resolve Quality related issues. Responsible for quality related inventory management and disposition of quality hold material. Shares complaint and repair data to alert Field Service and Asset Management to where additional training/assistance may be required. Supports and provides guidance to Quality Engineers and Engineers across Olympus. Job Duties Develop and establish documented procedures which meet Olympus customer and regulatory requirements and align well with other related processes and systems (e.g. WMI-Datasweep system interactions and associated process documentation). Check and drive improvements for continued adherence to Supply Chain documented requirements. Review and approve change control activities as the multi-site Quality lead for Supply Chain. Ensure the inspection of incoming goods has clear specifications and that the documentation of incoming inspections is maintained and easily accessible when needed. Handle Supply Chain NCRs, with clear explanation of product disposition with approvals from Quality and Finance (when applicable). Manage the MRB process across multiple sites. Support or Lead CAPA activities related to Supply Chain functions whether direct or indirect. Recommends additional Field Service or Endoscopy Support Specialist activity where complaints show a need for action, support, or training. Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Scientific Discipline or more than five (5) years of Engineering experience. Minimum of 5 years experience. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to communicate clearly and present information concepts and ideas across all levels of the organization. Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively cross-functionally. Provides project direction for engineering and technical teams. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics. Ability to organize prioritize and schedule work assignments with some supervision. Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to work on multiple project tasks and assignments efficiently. Basic understanding of 5S and other forms of waste elimination in the Production environment. Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA Regulations. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred:

ASQ certification preferred. Ability to program in MS Excel, MS Access, SAP Business Objects and/or other Database tools preferred. SAP preferred. Working Knowledge of Minitab Software preferred. Why join Olympus? We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture. Equitable Offerings you can count on: Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)

• with company match Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date 24/7 Employee Assistance Program Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 12 Paid Holidays On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center
• Connected Culture you can embrace: Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs Employee Resource Groups Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs Paid Educational Assistance
• US Only
• Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks. The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position in this location is $93,793.00 - $126,621.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications. At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com. You Belong at Olympus We are deeply committed to fostering a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all individuals, perspectives, and lifestyles. We believe in fostering a non-discriminatory, inclusive work environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, in full compliance with legal standards. Empathy and unity are core to our company culture, empowering employees to contribute fully and flourish. We warmly encourage all who wish to bring their talents to Olympus to apply.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations:

Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787). Let's realize your potential, together. It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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