Quality Engineer - Military Veterans
at STERIS
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
The Role
The Quality Engineer in the STERIS Instrument Management Services (IMS) Birmingham, AL location is responsible for maintaining and improving the quality system in accordance with the requirements of, as appropriate, the following standards: IS0 9001, ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR and other applicable standards. The Quality Engineer supports complaint/CAPA investigations, supplier quality improvement, operations production and process controls, and product and service quality improvement with the use of statistical techniques and other accepted quality principles. This role executes activities concerned with the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of STERIS quality systems.
What You Will Do
- Participate on cross-functional new product development teams with focus on product/ service quality and Quality System compliance.
- Develop and implement statistically valid sampling plans, designed experiments, capability studies, SPC and trend analysis.
- Initiate and/or participate in process and product corrective actions and problem-solving activities.
- Update/establish documented work instructions as needed.
- Review collected data to perform statistical analysis and recommend process/product changes to improve quality.
- Monitor and report on performance metrics.
What You Will Also Do
- Instruct other STERIS employees in quality principles, effective corrective actions, and valid statistical techniques.
- Collaborate with other departments and facilities within the company on quality related issues.
- Maintain product integrity and quality through support of evaluation and disposition of nonconforming materials.
- Perform quality system audits and provide guidance on corrective actions.
What You Will Need to Be Successful
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field, required.
- 1-5 years of combined Manufacturing/Quality Engineering and/or Quality Systems experience.
- 1-5 years of experience working in an ISO certified environment required.
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Focus on identification of potential issues and continuous improvement.
- Experience working on cross-functional teams and on own initiative.
- Demonstrated excellent organizational, oral, and written communications skills.
- Must familiarity with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel up to 10% for training or to visit vendor sites, as needed
Preferred Experience
- 1-5 years of experience with medical device or other regulated industries, preferred.
- ASQ, QSR or familiarity with QSR/GMP regulations, preferred.
- Experience with statistical analysis software and Visio, preferred.
- Experience with ISO13485 preferred.
- Strong experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), preferred.
- Experience with Data Analytics, preferred.
- Understanding of blueprint drawings for raw materials / components, preferred.
What STERIS Will Offer You
The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS couldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. That’s why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, paid time off, holidays, matching 401(k), annual merit, and incentive plans. Join us and help write our next chapter.
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STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.
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STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.
Birmingham, AL
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services.
STERIS is making a difference for our Customers every day. We don't just create products. We create amazing solutions that help reduce the threat of infection. We are the best at what we do. Our people make it so.
At STERIS, we recognize the exceptional skills and unwavering commitment that military veterans and military spouses bring to the table. With a proud history of supporting the military community, we value the unique experiences and leadership qualities that veterans possess, making STERIS the perfect place to launch your civilian career.
We attract a variety of talented people who are simply…extraordinary. Our teams are doing remarkable things together. Because at STERIS, we know that no matter what role you have, you can make an impact. And we find that pretty energizing.
Join the STERIS team today and become part of a company that values your military background, skills, and commitment. Together, we will continue to revolutionize healthcare and save lives. Health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, career growth opportunities, and much more!