R&D Quality Engineer

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As our new R&D Quality Engineer (m/f/d) you are part of the MDR project team to transform existing medical device files in accordance with MDR 2017/745. This involves the creation, update and review of process-compliant documentation for these existing medical devices for all documents created during Design Control and related processes.

Your tasks:

• Creation, update and review of process-compliant documentation for existing medical devices for all documents created during Design Control and related processes.

In addition the role as regular Design Assurance Engineer involves:

• Creation of overall quality plan including document plan and overall VnV Plan
• Creation and review of design verification and validation plans for medical devices (devices and consumables)
• Review of Design Control documents according to GLP, GDP, CFR820
• As member of risk management team according to ISO 14971:
  • Checking the systematics and completeness of the risk analysis
  • Evaluation of risk-reducing measures Effects on the severity of damage and the probability of occurrence
  • Checking the evidence for the implementation and effectiveness of the measures
• Member of Product/Design FMEA team
• In cooperation with Quality Assurance also participate on the creation of test specifications for series testing of medical devices
• Management, adjustment or maintenance of the calibration of measuring equipment
• Failure analysis of failed units
• Initiation and active participation in measures for synchronization and improvement of processes
• Methodical support and conduction of NC/CAPA according to ISO 13485
• Strict compliance with quality, occupational safety and environmental regulations and implementation of instructions by quality/environmental management officers and the specialist for occupational safety

Your profile:

• Completed technical and/or physical studies and at least 3 years of professional experience as quality engineer in R&D area
• Experience with the topic of product quality in a highly regulated industry (medical device, automotive, aviation)
• Knowledge of MDR 2017/745 and ISO 13485 (ISO optional)
• Knowledge and application experience in quality and statistical methods
• Overview of processes such as system testing, reliability testing and/or software testing and/or hardware testing is preferred
• Quality-conscious, trustworthy and reliable
• Structured and systematic way of working
• Good communication skills
• English language skills required (B2-CEFR)
• Willingness to travel to Berlin (cca 15%)

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