Quality Systems Engineer - College of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering -

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn’t imagine the future, we invent it. If you’re passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!

Innovation. Interdisciplinary collaboration. Complex problem solving. In Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, faculty members, researchers, and students are revolutionizing focus areas in advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, computational engineering, energy and the environment, product design, and robotics. In addition, they are using their expertise in interdisciplinary research centers across the university.

Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Mechanical Engineering is searching for a Quality Systems Engineer to join their team.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. In this role, you will oversee the design, fabrication, and testing of novel implantable medical devices. You will work with faculty, staff, and students at CMU and in partnership with external groups to ensure that devices are developed in compliance with applicable regulatory standards and such other tasks that are assigned to you

Core Responsibilities:

• Development, implementation, maintenance, and improvements to compliance of applicable regulatory requirements by maintaining an effective quality management system
• Provide support to internal functions in the application, maintenance and improvement of quality systems, procedures, and department specific processes.
• Provides maintenance and administration of Quality Systems tools.
• Ensure efficient and effective processes and tools are established for compliance with ISO and other standards and requirements.
• Coordinate the communication and review of quality data in Management Review and other forums.
• Gather and organize information from the research team
• Lead various activities throughout the design and verification process
• Able to multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Excellent documentation skills and strong attention to detail
• Other duties as assigned.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• A PhD degree is required.
• 1-3 years of experience is required
• Experience working in an academic research environment on bioelectronic medical devices required.
• Experience designing, documenting, and testing novel bioelectronic devices required.
• Experience writing and testing software for embedded systems required
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful background check

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our