Jobs at Onkos Surgical

The Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer will play a key role in the implementation of Onkos Surgical’s Quality Management System and have the opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of quality functions related ISO 13485 and 21 CFR Part 820 compliance. Specifically, the QA Engineer will champion complaint handling, product release procedures and approval, and support to both NCR and CAPA processes. This will require developing relationships and working closely with suppliers. This position will also work with cross-functional teams to provide quality engineering support in the development of technical files to ensure regulatory compliance during product development.

• Receive, document and process complaints related to product quality and patient safety.
• Conduct, coordinate and document complaint investigations.
• Review complaints for possible Adverse Events/MDRs and recommend regulatory reporting decisions. Prepare reports to regulatory agencies in a timely manner to meet regulatory deadlines.
• Review and approve Device History Records (DHRs) and communicate closely with contract suppliers to ensure compliance with Quality Agreements and QMS procedures.
• Participate in and support NCR and CAPA investigations.
• Participate in the application of statistical methods to trend NCRs, CAPAs, Complaints, and DHR approval acceptance.
• Support in Supplier vetting process and maintaining Approved Supplier List.
•  Provide support to Product Development and Operations on design transfer and process validations.
• Participate in product risk assessment efforts, including failure mode effect analysis (FMEA’s).
• Monitor quality metrics and key process indicators to identify opportunities.
• Lead and/or participate in multi-departmental initiatives to implement quality improvements.
• Drive compliance to the QMS and provide QMS training to appropriate team members.
• Author changes to existing procedures, work instructions, and forms as necessary.
• Comply with U.S. FDA and ISO requirements, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures and processes.
• Perform other QA and quality control functions as necessary, with appropriate training.
• Assist in the review of Technical Files.

• Minimum of 3-years quality assurance experience in medical device industry. Manufacturing or supplier quality engineering experiences a plus.
• Working knowledge of CFR Part 820 and 13485 for medical device products.
• Complaint investigation experience.
• BS in an engineering discipline.
• Certified Quality Engineer certification a plus.
• Experience in root cause failure analysis and change control.
• Detail oriented and experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• ·Good verbal (including presentation) and written communication skills