Quality Engineer 1

Merck KGaA•Jaffrey, NH

34d

About The Position

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Your Role We are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to support our Quality Control (QC) laboratories in Jaffrey, NH. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, process compliance, and managing investigations within a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Biomedical, Mechanical), Biology (e.g., Molecular, Cell), Chemistry (e.g., Analytical, Organic), or any other life science discipline.
1+ years of Quality Engineering experience in an FDA-regulated (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device) manufacturing setting with a proven track record of successful performance.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in an FDA-regulated (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device) manufacturing setting with a proven track record of successful performance.
Master's degree in Engineering (e.g., Biomedical, Mechanical), Biology (e.g., Molecular, Cell), Chemistry (e.g., Analytical, Organic), or any other life science discipline.
Understanding or experience with ISO & FDA regulations (such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, or 21 CFR 820, 210 & 211).
Demonstrated ability to create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Demonstrated validation experience in a regulated manufacturing industry.
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate at all levels and functions of the organization and with customers.
Operate in a complex, matrixed, and fast-paced environment and gain consensus with groups.
Demonstrated ability to conduct quality investigations, including root cause analysis and determining corrective/preventive actions.
Collaborative and motivated team player, always looking to share and advance best practices.
Self-directed, pragmatic, and risk-based problem solver with strong analytical skills; experienced in data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab), electronic quality systems (CAPA, Change Control, Documentation Management), and holds ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) and Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certifications.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and support for device manufacturing and quality control testing, including evaluating deviations/out-of-specification conditions, data trending, and leading quality investigations such as root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product and process changes, determining implementation requirements based on applicable industry standards and regulations.
Guide and support product validation and equipment qualifications, including establishing acceptance criteria, sampling plans, and performing data analysis.
Write or approve validation protocols and reports.
Create or revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Test Methods, and other quality-related documents.
Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and QSR (cGMP) for medical devices within departmental functions and responsibilities.
Perform statistical analysis and trending to assess and monitor product or process performance.
Lead cross-functional quality initiatives by managing non-conforming product dispositions, conducting risk assessments (design and process FMEAs), supporting shelf-life studies, and driving improvements in product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.