A Product Quality Engineer evaluates and tests products and manufacturing systems, to ensure that products are produced that meet quality and performance standards as well as safety and regulatory requirements. Develops product quality standards and monitors production and product testing.
Overview Plans and conducts activities concerned with quality control, quality assurance and compliance of allograft processing. Responsibilities Adheres to Good Tissue Practices established by
FDA 1271
part 20, AATB Standards, EU GMP Annex I as well as quality/company objectives (goals) and corporate policies. Creates and updates procedures for the Allograft QMS that meet regulatory requirements. Completes deviations and CAPAs by providing a report that includes root cause, correction and corrective action. Analyzes and reports quality system and product specific data (trending) to the quality and processing team. Audits QMS and allograft processing to confirm compliance with procedures used and regulatory requirements. Updates the quality system based on non-conformities found during internal and external audits. Completes product and process validation, re-validation work which includes equipment and aseptic processing. Trains personnel to aseptic techniques and contamination control. Leads product and process risk evaluations. Applies statistical techniques to product and process. Devises sampling procedures and designs and develops forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data. Performs review and evaluation of supplier quality information to qualify the vendors. Completes product complaint investigation and initiation of any corrections or corrective actions. Manages and improves assigned areas within the Quality Management System (QMS) including SOPs, work instructions, inspections. Provides support during QMS audits. Adheres to company policies, procedures, and documentation requirements. Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect at all times. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelors' degree in either Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering required 6 years' related experience Knowledge of biologics/tissue processing preferred Microsoft Office. Fluent in English. EEO Statement In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at LeMaitre Vascular will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. LeMaitre Vascular does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, religious dress, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities may contact LeMaitre HR coordinators via telephone, fax, e-mail, and other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact LeMaitre HR at HR@lemaitre.com.