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Terumo Medical Corporation MES Quality Engineer II in Elkton, Maryland
MES Quality Engineer II
Date: Dec 16, 2024
Req ID: 2420
Location:
Elkton, MD, US
Company: Terumo Medical Corporation
Department: QM MES
Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $5+ billion in sales, 20,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Quality Engineer II position will work closely with the IT, Operations, Validation, and Engineering, teams to ensure that projects (new MES deployments, sustaining, and/or optimization) related to MES are implemented compliantly and in a timely manner. This role will support production to drive continuous improvement. The position will also ensure compliance to Terumo’s quality policy, develop requirements, revise/create procedures, develop validation test cases, and maintain the integrity of the electronic device history record (eDHR)
Job Details/Responsibilities
Act as an integrated MES team member to support new MES deployments, sustaining, and optimization projects
Demonstrates understanding and application of engineering principles on cross-functional projects
Develop and/or revise MES requirements documentation, procedures, control plans, PFMEAs, and training materials
Maintain the compliance of the MES, the integrity of its validated state, and the eDHR
Proactively identifies requirements gaps, investigates, and implements best-in-class Quality Engineering practices and solutions
Applies sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues related to MES
Develop MES validation test cases and support Software Verification & Validation activities
Support the Elkton, MD site as a subject matter expert (SME) related to MES and the integration with Product Life Cycle Management
Develop training strategy plans and support MES team to deliver training on MES processes
May need to work across shifts during some phases of MES deployments
Perform other job-related duties
Job Responsibilities (continued)
Benefits and Compensation
Benefits and Compensation
We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options that allow you to design your own plan based on your individual needs which include: paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program. The salary range for this position is $77,000 - $116,600
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)
Knowledge of national and international regulations applicable to medical devices including Quality System Regulations, 21 CFR 820, 21CFR 803 and 804 (MDR regulations), Canadian Medical Device Regulations, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, and MDD 93/42/EEC
Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
Ability to work as a team member on cross-functional teams and with employees across all levels within the facility
Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Detail and results-oriented
Self-motivated and driven
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and provide deliverables within the required timeframe
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Qualifications/ Background Experiences
Requires Bachelor’s degree (4 years) or higher from an accredited course of study, in engineering, engineering technology, computer science or technical field with relevant experience
Requires at least three (3) years experiences in a medical device or highly regulated industry
Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
Experience with implementing and maintaining a Manufacturing Execution System / eDHR preferred
Experience with Change Management, Computer System Validation, and HP ALM preferred
It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.