Lead Specialist, Quality, Quality Engineer

GE HealthCare • Waukesha, WI

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About The Position

In this role as Lead Specialist, Quality, Quality Engineer you will be responsible for providing manufacturing and/or engineering process support in accordance with documented procedures and practices. This is a key technical role responsible for the development, implementation, improvement and continuous reinforcement of established Quality Management System practices, product specifications and applicable standards. You will collaborate within the areas of design, design transfer, manufacturing, distribution, and service. GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college or a minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of experience working in a regulated industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (both written and oral).
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with MS Office word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated understanding of Medical Device QMS requirements and regulatory requirements including but not limited to FDA CFR 21 820 and ISO 13485.
• Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Design Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering in a regulated industry.
• Demonstrated expertise to effectively communicate within different functions and different levels of the organization around QMS concepts including Production & Process Controls, Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA), Risk Management and Product Quality.
• Demonstrated collaboration, negotiation, conflict resolution skills and excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Experience performing internal audits and participating in external audits.
• Demonstrated understanding of design change, document change control and manufacturing/production process change control processes and methodologies.
• Ability to demonstrate analytical, problem solving & root-cause analysis skills and experience leading and implementing change.
• Ability to handle tasks with competing priorities effectively.
• Strong technical aptitude (i.e., able to read & comprehend technical documentation & provide technical feedback)

Responsibilities

• Creates a Quality culture by driving compliance activities around a specific product, site or region.
• Ensures quality and regulatory compliance while driving process effectiveness and efficiency through the implementation of lean processes and standard work.
• Represents GE Healthcare to external agencies and champions the evolution of the quality culture which includes executing and driving quality objectives, metrics, reporting and operating mechanisms.
• Serves as best practice/quality resource.
• Contributes towards strategy and process development and ensures delivery within area of responsibility.
• Skilled influencer, able to communicate complex messages to others.
• Collaborates with colleagues in Quality and internal customers.
• May lead projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
• Develops in-depth knowledge of the product and processes.
• Uses prior experience and acquired expertise to execute functional policy/strategy.
• Communication with direct colleagues and the business about related processes (design transfer, manufacturing, distribution, and services).
• Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to make decisions or solve problems.
• Leverages technical skills and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
• May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• Supports continuous product and process improvement through detailed failure analysis for non-conformances, and investigates, develops and implements effective and compliant solutions for product or process corrections, retrospective and remediation action plans, and for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA Program).

Benefits

• GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level