Design Quality Engineer

Job description (Tasks/Responsibilities):

Work in support of product commercialization by serving as QA department's representative on organizational development teams. Participate in organizational design activities including FMEAs, FTAs, validation development and auditing. Support Product Design changes throughout the life of the product. Assure changes comply with Design Control requirements. Responsible for developing and or reviewing key design documentation including; quality assurance plans, design reviews, design verification and validation plans, and technical files. Review and approval of change notices involving changes to product configuration and introductions of new product configurations. Work in conjunction with Manufacturing QA to coordinate and support quality assurance activities associated with product transfer into production. Audit product Design History Files to ensure compliance with company quality procedures, external standards and all regulatory requirements as they apply to the Sleep and Home Respiratory Group Design Control processes.

Skill Requirements:

BS in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred) or related field. Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in medical device or other related highly regulated industry. Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the FDA Quality System Regulations and other relevant international quality standards in the areas of design controls, production and process controls and purchasing controls. Demonstrated understanding of and experience in applying quality engineering concepts (statistical competency, acceptance sampling, DOE, control and capability studies, FMEA). Experience with Codes of Federal Regulations (21 CFR, Part 801, 803, 806 & 820). Excellent technical writing, communication and organizational skills required. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer is a plus. Experience with MS Office products required, experience with statistical software is a plus. Ability to work independently and complete multiple assignments on time.

Education Requirements:

BS in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical preferred) or related field.

Location (City/State):

Pittsburgh, PA

Company Description:

Respironics, a worldwide leader at anticipating needs and providing valued solutions to the sleep and respiratory markets. The company's focus is on home care, hospital, respiratory drug delivery and international markets providing programs that manage sleep disordered breathing, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, infant care, congestive heart failure and restrictive lung disorders. Globally positioned has manufacturing facilities in several domestic and international markets.

To Apply:

Please visit the Respironics website at: http://jobs.respironics.com/job_openings.asp and reference job number:1665BR