Quality Engineer 2 at Surmodics

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • BS or advanced degree in technical discipline
  • 5+ years overall medical device experience
  • 5+ years’ experience in quality assurance or engineering function
  • 3+ years support of a medical device in a quality engineering function
  • Understanding of Quality Systems requirements as outlined in CFR820/ISO13485, and be able to communicate true requirements to cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of medical device design control waterfall
  • Experience with utilizing a risk-based approach to quality systems processes
  • Demonstrated technical expertise and leadership in quality
  • Strong ability to communicate (written and verbally) within and across disciplines and organizational structures
  • Strong emotional intelligence to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly-collaborative environment
  • Self-starter, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and tight timelines
  • Demonstrated use of Quality tools and methodologies
  • High attention to detail, organization, and accuracy

Responsibilities

  • Support materials receiving and inspection activities with Supplier Quality as owner
  • Ensure quality of produced products by understanding production process and performing/reviewing in-process and finished goods inspections
  • Review sterilization results for sterile product and addressing any non-conformances, release sterile product
  • Draft and route a variety of protocols and reports for product, processes, manufacturing events, and equipment changes/activities
  • Analyze and resolve complex Manufacturing and Compliance issues (e.g., CAPA, non-conformances, audit observations)
  • Support controlled facilities environment by participating in environmental monitoring, calibration, and preventive maintenance activities
  • Perform equipment qualification for any new and changing equipment requirements
  • Initiate/support quality system changes that drive consistency and efficiency
  • Generate and evaluate metrics that are used to identify negative trends and areas for improvement
  • Maintain oversight of commercial product to ensure safety and traceability
  • Manage any returned product through inspection and disposition
  • Assist in field return investigation and the coordination of any necessary field action/market withdraw
  • May be assigned other responsibilities of the company's quality system

Skills

CAPA
Non-conformances
Supplier Quality
Sterile Product Release
Inspections
Environmental Monitoring
Calibration
Preventive Maintenance
Quality Protocols
Manufacturing Compliance
Audit Observations

Surmodics

Provides components for diagnostics and medical devices

About Surmodics

Surmodics specializes in providing essential components for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products and advanced coatings for medical devices. Their IVD offerings include a variety of products such as protein stabilizers, diluents, blockers, substrates, and antibodies, which are vital for creating sensitive immunoassays that detect substances in biological samples. Surmodics also develops advanced coatings for medical devices, including lubricious and hemocompatible coatings, and is known for creating the drug delivery coating for the first drug-eluting stent. The company collaborates closely with clients to accelerate product development and commercialization, which helps them meet market demands quickly. Surmodics stands out from competitors through its strong focus on client collaboration and rapid product development, aiming to support the healthcare and biotechnology sectors effectively.

Eden Prairie, MinnesotaHeadquarters
1979Year Founded
$125MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus
401(k) Company Match
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company Equity
Stock Options

Risks

GTCR acquisition may disrupt operations or client relationships.
Becoming privately held could reduce transparency and investor confidence.
New thrombectomy systems face competition, potentially impacting market share.

Differentiation

Surmodics excels in advanced coatings for medical devices, enhancing device performance.
The company offers a comprehensive range of IVD products for sensitive immunoassays.
Surmodics' expertise in drug-delivery coatings is unmatched, proven by the first drug-eluting stent.

Upsides

Surmodics' acquisition by GTCR could accelerate growth and innovation.
The launch of Pounce Thrombectomy Systems addresses rising peripheral artery disease cases.
Surmodics' SurVeil DCB shows promising results, boosting its vascular intervention portfolio.

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