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Principal Quality Engineer

Evolved By Nature

Evolved By Nature

Quality Assurance
Needham, MA, USA
Posted on Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Evolved By Nature team is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer, responsible for driving and supporting all aspects of the quality system, quality through new product introductions, and quality within manufacturing. This position reports into the Senior Director, Quality, and is based in Needham, MA.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the product development stage gate process. Lead risk analysis activities and FMEAs, and support verification and validation activities. Ensure quality is built into processes as transferred to manufacturing.

• Participates in design reviews, design transfers, and in all aspects of the Design Control process for the new product. Actively participate in and guide all aspects of Design Control and Change Control.

• Fully support the Quality Policy by building quality into all aspects of the incumbent's work and by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

• Ensure that all work activity is performed in accordance with established internal procedures, and FDA's Quality System Requirements.

• Responsible for timely review and approval of batch records, DHRs and batch release.

• Lead MRB team to ensure timely disposition of planned deviations and nonconforming material.

• Manage and support team with CAPAs and complaint investigations.

• Manage Deviations through their life cycle and review trends for corrective actions.

• Mentor and provide guidance to peers and quality team members on best practices.

• Support activities associated with agents of regulatory bodies as necessary to demonstrate quality system compliance.

• Support certification / recertification activities for US, European and other markets.

• Serve as an Internal Auditor to support the quality internal audit program.

• Develop and establish effective quality plans.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of related Quality Engineering experience with combination or single use devices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a Science field.

• Proven proficiency with quality tools and techniques in a manufacturing environment.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills & techniques.

• Well versed with ISO 13485 and FDA QSR standard.

• Experience as an internal or lead auditor a plus.

• Prior experience with MasterControl a plus.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 10%

Evolved By Nature is a chemical technology company creating new molecules for a more sustainable future. We believe that the next generation of products will advance the health of people and the planet. We have developed molecules from our Activated Silk(tm) technology to create natural, higher performing ingredients that raise the quality and reduce the footprint of the products we need and love. Science meets commerce at our new home, a cutting-edge facility featuring state-of-the-art chemical laboratories, a contemporary wellness center, and creative marketing studio. To learn more about who we are, what we make, and where we work, visit URL