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Responsibilities:

• Provide Customer and Engineering feedback in regard to MSA, Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQ’s) and Acceptance Activities.

• Lead Measurement System Analysis activities including Gage RnR, Test Method Validations, Test Procedures, etc. as part of the Design Transfer process.

• Lead standardization initiatives for Quality Engineering at the site level and partners with other Freudenberg Medical facilities.

• Provide all planning necessary to ensure effective product acceptance.  This includes, but is not limited to, inspection instructions, equipment and gage requirements, and sampling plans.

• Support and develop validation protocols and reports (IQ/OQ/PQ) and provide objective evidence that equipment, processes, test methods and product meet requirements and are complaint with applicable regulations.

• Lead effective quality control and associated risk management plans/reports - Risk Analysis.

• Use statistical tools (Minitab, etc.) to analyze data, make acceptance decisions, and improve process capability (Six Sigma, SPC, DOE).

• Lead Quality Engineering on MRB review of nonconforming products; recommends disposition and corrective actions.

• Represent Quality Engineering on CAPA and ECO (Engineering Change Order) develop and implement of any process changes and proper documentation of any such changes.

• Lead complaint analysis investigations and trend reporting.

• Responsible to update Quality Dashboards in the manufacturing area.

• Review the visual production board on daily basis for issues related to productivity, downtime, equipment issues, and defects.

• Train inspectors and provide them with clear inspection instructions and standards of work to drive improvements in the quality of the products.  Ensure actual inspector activities are reflected in appropriate documentation.

• Support the Manufacturing Engineering team in efforts to ensure equipment and line is validated, qualified, and calibrated. 

• Audit the production line’s paperwork for accuracy; help drive toward 100% first pass yield on DHR.

Qualifications:

• BS Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field e.g. Microbiology, Biology, etc.

• 5+ years’ experience in a regulated industry (e.g., medical products, nutritional's). Quality and Manufacturing areas are preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with Quality System Tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, etc.) as well as GD&T and fixturing.

• Demonstrated experience with formal problem-solving methodologies and deductive skills.

• Six Sigma knowledge and/or demonstrated practical statistics knowledge is a plus.

• Ability to exercise judgment to determine methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

• Proficiency in the use of PC and programs, particularly Excel and Word (or equivalents if changed by the Company).

• Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly, effectively, and frequently (oral and written).

• Execute tasks in a timely manner with limited supervision.

• Able to prioritize tasks.

• American Society for Quality CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) preferred but not required.

• Experience with silicone is preferred.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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