Quality Engineering Specialist - CooperSurgical
Trumbull, CT 06611
About the Job
About CooperSurgicalCooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women's healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life
CooperSurgical is at the forefront of delivering innovative assisted reproductive technology and genomic solutions that enhance the work of ART professionals to the benefit of families
We currently offer over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to women's healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options. CooperSurgical is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO)
CooperSurgical, headquartered in Trumbull, CT, produces and markets a wide array of products and services for use by women's health care clinicians
More information can be found at .Bachelor’s degree / Master’s degreeBlack Belt a plusCertified Quality Engineer, Certified Reliability Engineer a plus3 to 7 years in regulated quality environment.3 to 7 years in working with Supplier Management processesKnowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, EUMDR, ISO 14971Knowledge and experience with a regulated Supplier Management processPrevious experience in supply chain, auditing, verification, and validation.Previous experience with Change Control Systems, FDA QSRs and ISO 13485.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skillsUniversity bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electro-Mechanical, Industrial, Bioprocess Engineering or related to Life Science field or equivalent experience or skill sets
CQE, APICS, Green Belt or Black Belt certifications are a plus.5 or more years of related experience in a regulated quality environment.Advance level of English speaking and writing
Traveling experience is a plus.With previous experience negotiating with Suppliers.Computer skills, MS Office, Minitab, and previous experience with ERP and QMS systems.Passing of background check, which may include verification of prior employment, criminal conviction history, education and driving records.Understanding, knowledge and application of relevant processes and the various cost drivers per market, commodity or segment.Previous experience in supply chain, auditing, verification, and validation, GD&T.Previous experience with Change Control Systems and Design Control.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skillsAdvance level of English speaking and writing
Traveling experience is a plus.Computer skills, MS Office, Minitab, and previous experience with ERP and QMS systems.Passing of background check, which may include verification of prior employment, criminal conviction history, education and driving records.As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan
As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits
Please visit us at to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening
All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place
In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.Essential Functions & Accountabilities:1
Manage Supplier Quality sustaining activities.2
Other possible activities are those listed below.a
Facilitates the supplier compliance program (Site audit, drive improvement in supplier performance, supplier development, supplier selection and qualification).b
Acts as a quality assurance consultant in the development and implementation of quality systems in compliance with FDA QSR, ISO 13485, MDD and CMDCAS and other relevant requirements at partner suppliers/vendors in order to support operations and development engineering.c
Works with Value Streams once Engineering and Quality Engineering; confirm there is a Supplier related improvement opportunity or Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs).3
Supports development and implementation of supplier quality program by doing the following:a
Support supplier on-going monitoring and re-evaluation process.b
Manage Supplier SCAR / CAPA / NCR and periodically provide metrics/report to Management Review Process.c
Create/ Maintain supplier quality agreements.d
Support all Procurement supplier Projects.e
Support all new Product Development that is intended for production at suppliers.f
Support all business continuity projects at suppliers.g
Update SOPs and Forms related to supplier management process as needed3
Supports internal and external QMS audits
And works as a key player in the audit’s backup rooms or inspection rooms.4
Files and maintains Supplier related documentation as per QMS.5
Perform supplier audits, conduct supplier site visits as needed to identify systemic gaps in performance expectations at suppliers and implement mitigating processes at Cooper sites, as needed.6
Collaborates with Quality Engineers, Inspectors, Value Streams as well as Purchasing teams.7
When required, submits Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) for Supplier related NCMRs
And reviews Supplier responses for appropriate root cause analysis and Corrective Actions to prevent re-occurrence of failure modes.Support supplier validation activities as required from Supplier Quality prospective.8
Support transfer projects and Supplier localization projects.9
Support IQ, OQ, PQ and PPAP processes10
Performs additional assignments as required by management.Travel:10% to 25%#LI-DD1Full timePosting Date: 2024-09-23
CooperSurgical is at the forefront of delivering innovative assisted reproductive technology and genomic solutions that enhance the work of ART professionals to the benefit of families
We currently offer over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to women's healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options. CooperSurgical is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO)
CooperSurgical, headquartered in Trumbull, CT, produces and markets a wide array of products and services for use by women's health care clinicians
More information can be found at .Bachelor’s degree / Master’s degreeBlack Belt a plusCertified Quality Engineer, Certified Reliability Engineer a plus3 to 7 years in regulated quality environment.3 to 7 years in working with Supplier Management processesKnowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, EUMDR, ISO 14971Knowledge and experience with a regulated Supplier Management processPrevious experience in supply chain, auditing, verification, and validation.Previous experience with Change Control Systems, FDA QSRs and ISO 13485.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skillsUniversity bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Electro-Mechanical, Industrial, Bioprocess Engineering or related to Life Science field or equivalent experience or skill sets
CQE, APICS, Green Belt or Black Belt certifications are a plus.5 or more years of related experience in a regulated quality environment.Advance level of English speaking and writing
Traveling experience is a plus.With previous experience negotiating with Suppliers.Computer skills, MS Office, Minitab, and previous experience with ERP and QMS systems.Passing of background check, which may include verification of prior employment, criminal conviction history, education and driving records.Understanding, knowledge and application of relevant processes and the various cost drivers per market, commodity or segment.Previous experience in supply chain, auditing, verification, and validation, GD&T.Previous experience with Change Control Systems and Design Control.Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skillsAdvance level of English speaking and writing
Traveling experience is a plus.Computer skills, MS Office, Minitab, and previous experience with ERP and QMS systems.Passing of background check, which may include verification of prior employment, criminal conviction history, education and driving records.As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan
As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits
Please visit us at to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening
All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place
In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.Essential Functions & Accountabilities:1
Manage Supplier Quality sustaining activities.2
Other possible activities are those listed below.a
Facilitates the supplier compliance program (Site audit, drive improvement in supplier performance, supplier development, supplier selection and qualification).b
Acts as a quality assurance consultant in the development and implementation of quality systems in compliance with FDA QSR, ISO 13485, MDD and CMDCAS and other relevant requirements at partner suppliers/vendors in order to support operations and development engineering.c
Works with Value Streams once Engineering and Quality Engineering; confirm there is a Supplier related improvement opportunity or Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs).3
Supports development and implementation of supplier quality program by doing the following:a
Support supplier on-going monitoring and re-evaluation process.b
Manage Supplier SCAR / CAPA / NCR and periodically provide metrics/report to Management Review Process.c
Create/ Maintain supplier quality agreements.d
Support all Procurement supplier Projects.e
Support all new Product Development that is intended for production at suppliers.f
Support all business continuity projects at suppliers.g
Update SOPs and Forms related to supplier management process as needed3
Supports internal and external QMS audits
And works as a key player in the audit’s backup rooms or inspection rooms.4
Files and maintains Supplier related documentation as per QMS.5
Perform supplier audits, conduct supplier site visits as needed to identify systemic gaps in performance expectations at suppliers and implement mitigating processes at Cooper sites, as needed.6
Collaborates with Quality Engineers, Inspectors, Value Streams as well as Purchasing teams.7
When required, submits Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCAR) for Supplier related NCMRs
And reviews Supplier responses for appropriate root cause analysis and Corrective Actions to prevent re-occurrence of failure modes.Support supplier validation activities as required from Supplier Quality prospective.8
Support transfer projects and Supplier localization projects.9
Support IQ, OQ, PQ and PPAP processes10
Performs additional assignments as required by management.Travel:10% to 25%#LI-DD1Full timePosting Date: 2024-09-23
Source : CooperSurgical