Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

2 weeks ago


Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States Nuwellis, Inc. Full time
Job Overview

Nuwellis, Inc. is a pioneering medical device organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for patients experiencing fluid overload through its innovative Aquadex SmartFlow ultrafiltration therapy.

The Principal Design Assurance & Quality Engineer collaborates closely with Marketing, Clinical, Regulatory, R&D, and Operations teams, ensuring robust Quality representation throughout the product lifecycle. This role is pivotal in safeguarding product safety and quality during all phases of product and process development, while also ensuring adherence to design specifications, ISO standards, FDA regulations, and other relevant compliance requirements.

This position necessitates a full-time, onsite presence at Nuwellis' corporate office.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive quality engineering support throughout the design and development phases, adhering to all relevant procedures, regulations, and standards.
  • Review, initiate, and approve change requests related to design verification & validation, risk management, usability, biocompatibility, shelf life, and more.
  • Oversee product development processes and maintain associated documentation.
  • Manage the organization and maintenance of design history files.
  • Implement and manage the risk management process in line with ISO 14971, including the creation of risk management plans and hazard analyses.
  • Collaborate with R&D and other functional areas on test plans, data analysis, and change implementation.
  • Contribute to the design and testing of electro-mechanical systems and software.
  • Utilize statistical tools for data analysis and process improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, EU MDR 2017/745, and QSR 21 CFR 820.
  • Assist in managing regulatory inspections and audits.
  • Develop quality plans to meet corporate and compliance objectives.
  • Oversee the receiving and final inspection processes.
  • Ensure effective corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of current and emerging regulations and standards applicable to the medical device industry.
  • Act as a liaison with regulatory agencies and the business community.
  • Support supplier quality management through selection, approval, and audits.
  • Identify quality trends and propose strategies to enhance overall quality performance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in quality assurance or design assurance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • ASQ CQE Certification.
  • Experience in the medical device sector.
  • Extensive experience in FDA or ISO regulated environments.
  • Knowledge of software design, verification, and validation processes.
  • Experience with biocompatibility and electrical safety standards.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across functions and manage multiple projects effectively.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/veteran



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