Principal Design QA Engineer
Teleflex

Expected Travel: None

Requisition ID: 6640

About Teleflex Incorporated

Teleflex is a global provider of clinically effective medical technologies designed to improve the health and quality of people's lives. We apply purpose driven innovation - a relentless pursuit of identifying unmet clinical needs - to benefit patients and healthcare providers. Our portfolio is diverse, with solutions in the fields of vascular and interventional access, interventional cardiology, surgical, anesthesia, cardiac care, interventional urology, urology, emergency medicine and respiratory care. Teleflex employees worldwide are united in the understanding that what we do every day makes a difference. For more information, please visit teleflex.com.

Interventional Urology - NeoTract is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. As part of the Teleflex Interventional Urology business unit, NeoTract's focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using the UroLift® System, a minimally invasive, permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving sexual function*1,2. The UroLift System is clinically proven to treat lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH in men over the age of 45. The UroLift System lifts or holds the enlarged prostate tissue out of the way so it no longer blocks the urethra. There is no cutting, heating or removal of prostate tissue. More than 175,000 men have been treated with the UroLift System in select markets worldwide.** Join a dynamic, growing team that offers healthcare providers an array of medical technology solutions that make a difference in patients' lives.

* No instances of new, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction in the FDA pivotal study.

** Management estimate based on product sales and average units per procedure

Roehrborn, J Urology 2013 LIFT Study

McVary, J Sex Med 2014

Indicated for the treatment of symptoms of an enlarged prostate up to 100cc in men 45 years or older. As with any medical procedure, individual results may vary. Most common side effects are temporary and include pain or burning with urination, blood in the urine, pelvic pain, urgent need to urinate and/or the inability to control the urge.1 Rare side effects, including bleeding and infection, may lead to a serious outcome and may require intervention. Speak with your doctor to determine if you may be a candidate.

Position Summary

Responsible for all aspects of Design Quality Assurance Engineering including the development, documentation, implementation and maintenance of quality system requirements and procedures related to design, development, and pre-production manufacturing activities. This person will provide Quality Engineering representation, support, guidance and participation to internal functions (primarily R&D) in supporting new product introductions and participating in various project teams. In this position, this person will be working in conjunction with R&D, Manufacturing/Operations, and Regulatory in the development, verification, validation, manufacturing, and approvals for new products.

Principal Responsibilities

• Serve as Quality Representative to R&D in supporting design control and all associated product development activities (including customer requirements, design specifications, design verifications, design validations, risk management, technical file documentation, and quality plans).
• Oversee validation of product sterilization processes (including dose map studies) per industry standards.
• Oversee product biocompatibility testing of new products per industry standards (ISO 10993).
• Work in conjunction with Manufacturing/Operations to establish quality requirements across the manufacturing process including incoming, in-process and final product inspection and monitoring requirements.
• Provide quality guidance and participation in conducting risk management activities including, hazard identification, hazard analysis, failure mode effects and analysis, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee with the assembly, control and maintenance of product Design History Files, Risk Management Files, Usability Files and Technical Files / Design Dossiers.
• Evaluate and assess Ev pre-production/manufacturing data to determine the primary factors affecting product quality (including product complaints), yield, throughput, cost, and drive continuous improvement initiative with both internal and external operations as necessary.
• Provide technical assistance/guidance to QC technicians in regards to inspection activities and drive activities to improve product quality, decrease costs, optimize inspection requirements and increase overall efficiency.Support the non-conforming material process and participate in MRB meetings/discussions to address and resolve non-conformances related to products and/or processes.
• Support CAPA activities and work in conjunction with CAPA owners in conducting investigations, root cause analysis/determination, action plans and effective checks for the effective and timely completion of CAPAs.
• Partner with product complaints team on investigation activities and participate in returned product examinations/investigations as necessary to arrive at root cause and implement corrective and/or preventive actions.
• Develop quality assurance specifications, test methods, sampling plans and related written procedureswith objective of driving improved product quality, decreased cost, optimize inspection requirements and increase overall efficiency.
• Participate in the creation, review, approval, and disposition of engineering change requests involving product or process changes.
• Apply proactive, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating and resolving quality issues.
• Apply the use of Quality Engineering methodologies, tools, statistical techniques, etc. to assist in the resolution of day-to-day quality issues.
• Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships with internal departments such as Operations/Manufacturing, R&D/Engineering, Quality Control, Sales/Marketing, and Regulatory Affairs.
• Support external audit activities from various government agencies and private companies & consultants (such as CA FDB, US FDA, NSAI, etc.) as necessary.
• Work in accordance with and ensure compliance with the quality system procedures related to areas of responsibility.
• Take on a lead role in department specific initiatives and projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Quality Management.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Technical or Life Science discipline or equivalent experience .
• Minimum of 12+ years hand-on experience in ISO13485, MDD, MDR and FDA QSR compliant Quality Systems with a medical device manufacturing company and 3 years experience as a Principal Quality Engineer.
• Experience with Class II and/or III sterile devices (preferred).
• Experience with nitinol material processing, metal fabricated components, and plastic injection molded components.
• Experience in sterilization validations (radiation) and biocompatibility testing of products
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (desirable / preferred).
• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (desired / preferred).

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Experience with Class II and/or III sterile devices (preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge of applicable regulations and standards such as FDA, QSR, ISO, MDD, MDR & IVDD.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving techniques and statistical application experience.
• Hand-on experience in the use and application of statistical techniques in a product development and manufacturing capacity.
• Extensive knowledge in the areas of Design Controls, Design Validation & Verification, Risk Management, Process Validation, manufacturing practices/principles, and statistical techniques.

Teleflex, Inc. is an affirmative action & equal opportunity employer. D/V/M/F. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. If you require accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at: 262-439-1894.

Teleflex is the home of Arrow®, Deknatel®, Hudson RCI®, LMA®, Pilling®, Rüsch®, UroLift® and Weck® - trusted brands united by a common sense of purpose. Teleflex, the Teleflex logo, Arrow, Deknatel, Hudson RCI, LMA, Pilling, Rüsch, UroLift and Weck are trademarks or registered trademarks of Teleflex Incorporated or its affiliates, in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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