Junior Quality Engineer
Coyol, Alajuela, Costa Rica
Full Time
Entry Level
JOB OPERATION/ELEMENTS
Responsibilities
- Provide manufacturing on-the-line Quality support.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality management systems (QMS) in accordance with FDA, ISO, and other relevant regulations and standards.
- Support the execution of quality control tests and inspections to ensure products meet specified quality standards.
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) processes to address quality issues and non-conformities.
- Analyze and review the performance and outcomes of current inspection activities to ensure they effectively detect and address quality issues.
- Research and assess the suitability of inspection gauges, test equipment, and technology for specific quality control needs.
- Evaluate the performance, accuracy, and reliability of existing and potential inspection tools and equipment.
- Document and maintain quality records, including test results, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
- Assist in conducting internal and supplier audits to assess compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the development and revision of quality procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Analyze quality data and metrics to identify trends, areas for improvement, and potential risks.
- Provide support during external audits and inspections.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to medical device quality assurance.
- Engage in continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing product quality, safety, and process efficiency.
- Support the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and quality improvement strategies.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor´s degree in Industrial Engineer or any other related area.
- Working knowledge of the quality system regulation (21CFR PART 820) and ISO 13485 requirements. (desirable).
- Yellow or Green Belt certification (desirable).
- English B2.
EXPERIENCE:
- At least 1 year experience in Quality in a regulated industry.
- Preferred: Knowledge of statistical analysis tools and familiarity with equipment and process validation.
- Familiarity with Minitab or any equivalent statistical tool is required.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS:
- Ability to develop technical investigations.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
- Ability to maintain a professional manner and appearance.
- Must be organized and detail oriented.
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