at STERIS Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Title:
Quality Engineer - Chicago, IL
Req ID:
42545
Job Category:
Quality
Chicago, IL, US, 60618
Description:
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
The Role
The Quality Engineer at the HuFriedyGroup's Chicago location is responsible for maintaining and improving the quality system in accordance with the requirements of, as appropriate, the following standards: IS0 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR and other applicable standards. HuFriedyGroup, a STERIS Company, is a global leader in dental instrument manufacturing, infection prevention and instrument reprocessing work flows. The Quality Engineer supports complaint/CAPA investigations, supplier quality improvement, operations production and process controls, and product and service quality improvement with the use of statistical techniques and other accepted quality principles.This role executes activities concerned with the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of STERIS quality systems. The Quality Engineer will work with metal products and machining tolerances for dental or medical instruments.
What You Will Do
Participate on cross-functional new product development teams with focus on product/ service quality and Quality System compliance.
Develop and implement statistically valid sampling plans, designed experiments, capability studies, SPC and trend analysis.
Initiate and/or participate in process and product corrective actions and problem-solving activities.
Update/establish documented work instructions as needed.
Review collected data to perform statistical analysis and recommend process/product changes to improve quality.
Monitor and report on performance metrics.
Instruct other STERIS employees in quality principles, effective corrective actions, and valid statistical techniques.
Collaborate with other departments and facilities within the company on quality related issues.
Maintain product integrity and quality through support of evaluation and disposition of nonconforming materials.
What You Will Need to be Successful
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field, required.
1-5 years of combined Manufacturing/Quality Engineering and/or Quality Systems experience.
1-5 years of experience working in an ISO certified environment required.
Excellent problem-solving skills
Focus on identification of potential issues and continuous improvement.
Experience working on cross-functional teams and on own initiative.
Demonstrated excellent organizational, oral, and written communications skills.
Must have PC experience, as well as working familiarity of desktop applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Experience
1-5 years of experience with medical device or other regulated industries, preferred.
ASQ, QSR or familiarity with QSR/GMP regulations, preferred.
Experience with statistical analysis software and Visio, preferred.
Experience with ISO13485 strongly preferred.
Strong experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), preferred.
Experience with Data Analytics, preferred.
Knowledge of or experience with working with metals, metallurgy, machining and tolerances.
What STERIS Will Offer You
The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS couldn't be where it is today without our incredible people. That's why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, paid time off, holidays, matching 401(k), annual merit, and incentive plans. Join us and help write our next chapter.
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STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.
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STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity... For full info follow application link.
STERIS Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.
