Quality Engineer I

Owens & Minor • Southaven, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Quality Engineer role is to provide tactical support with on-going activities required to existing products within the North America DC Network of Owens and Minor. These activities include but are not limited to providing DC QA oversight Owens & Minor, overseeing the re-pack/re-box operations, conducting investigations as a result of quality related issues, maintaining accountability of non-conforming product and driving continuous improvement in the assigned DCs. He/she provides technical/tactical support within Owens & Minor by embracing the goals and vision of the Senior Leaders, supporting various business strategies and new product launches. He/she provides protection to technologies and products through appropriate use of patents and trade secrets. Ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development and Diversity policies are fully supported as appropriate for the position. The anticipated salary for this position is $70,000 annually. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location. This position is onsite in Southaven, Mississippi distribution center.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Engineering or Science related field required
• Three (3) or more of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• American Society for Quality (CQA, CQBA, CQE, CQM/OE) and/or Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society or comparable certification preferred
• Any combination of education and experience to meet the above requirements will be considered
• Extensive knowledge of quality engineering/quality control principles; basic knowledge of statistics preferred.
• Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment preferred
• Medical Device experience, knowledge of 21 CFR Part 820, (ISO 13485 a plus) preferred
• Basic understanding of Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations and other Federal and State regulations applicable to O&M's activities
• Working knowledge of electronic quality/regulatory software a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills.; basic interpersonal skills
• Basic analytical capabilities with demonstrated skill in evaluating reports, identifying issues, noting trends, and reporting to these observations to management
• Must be able to analyze and define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions potentially with assistance from senior members of team

Nice To Haves

• ISO 13485 a plus
• Working knowledge of electronic quality/regulatory software a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage self in accordance with the expected behaviors of the Leadership Qualities.
• Provides support in solving challenging technical problems related to quality issues and technologies.
• Provides support in the development and implementation of new quality concepts, tools and strategies to improve business practices.
• Maintain control of all non-conforming products located at the assigned DCs.
• Conduct random cycle counts of non-conforming product to ensure 100% accountability.
• Support all new product launches for Owens & Minor.
• Help to drive continuous improvement at the assigned DCs by conducting Procedure/Process Flow Audits, and Failure Mode/Gap Analysis.
• Provide QA oversight for Owens & Minor in support of reboxing, kit packing, and product returns at the assigned DCs.
• Actively participate in the closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee and participate in the execution of protocols.
• Meet all training requirements and effectiveness criteria.
• Enhances department reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of Owens & Minor Distribution Quality Metrics.
• Conduct employee training audits to ensure employees are trained and qualified on all assigned tasks.
• Optimize key relationships with levels of management within Operations Quality, Product Supply, and Distribution Network.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.
• Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.
• Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.
• Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.

What This Job Offers

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