Quality Engineer - Product

Quality Engineer - Product

Would you like to work in an international environment where you'll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we're looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world's most advanced assistive solutions.

At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data. Our QA/RC department in New Berlin location is now looking for a Quality Engineer - Product. This role is for the direct support of manufacturing operations on the shop floor; ensures
quality and consistency of products by establishing product inspection criteria
and methods; monitoring internal product quality; working with appropriate
parties to improve product quality; and analyzing and reporting on quality
data.

Key Tasks
-Provides quality support to operations by investigating
non-conforming material and determining its disposition; determining
characteristics critical to quality and safety based on product drawings,
risk management documentation and feedback from appropriate departments; determining
acceptance criteria and inspection methods and frequency for raw goods,
components, and finished products; assessing the impact of uncalibrated or
out of tolerance measuring equipment; and utilizing appropriate standards for
determination of sample size and frequency.

-Investigates customer complaints and analyzes complaint trends to determine
if corrective actions are required.

-Identifies and mitigates risk by understanding
how requirements laid out in ISO 14971 and government regulations for risk
management apply to company products and processes; supporting formal risk
management activities as a member of the risk team; and utilizing risk
management tools such as FMEA, Hazard Traceability Matrix, Fault Tree
Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.

-Supports improvements by managing and analyzing data
for products; tracking the impact of product and process changes on product
quality; participating in Lean and Six Sigma activities, Kaizen events, and
other improvement initiatives; presenting reports to appropriate department
managers; and providing feedback to leadership.

-Supports regulatory compliance by identifying and educating
others on regulations and standards applicable to the product and
manufacturing process; evaluating processes, change requests, and deviations
against regulatory requirements; and supporting internal and external audits.

-Takes full ownership of quality by monitoring and reporting on
Production Line quality including but not limited to quality of components,
quality performance of products manufactured on production lines;
Coordinating improvements with operations supervision; communicating external
supplier nonconformities to Group Supply Chain for resolution; and managing
quality of internal suppliers.

Why Permobil is a great next step for you!

1. You'll make a difference. Every day

Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people's lives.

2. You'll make your mark as part of our future

We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.

3. You'll feel welcome from day one

We're known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.

4. You can have a lifestyle you love

you're always close to nature, yet never far from civilization. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love - at work and beyond.

Who you are
You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious.
You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see
the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of
others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten
track to chase your dreams. You don't follow the herd - you find new ways of
working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a
revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we're looking for.

Your Background
-Bachelor's
degree in Engineering discipline is strongly preferred and 2 years related
experience.
-Highly relevant experience
in a decision-making role may partially substitute for degree. Professional certification may complement a
non-Engineering degree. Familiarity with medical
device regulations - 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 preferred.
-Ability
to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals,
financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write reports and
presentations that conform to prescribed
style and format. Ability to effectively communicate information to top
management.
-Ability
to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of
intellectual and practical problems.
-Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism
(formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.) in its most
difficult phases.
-Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete
variables. Solid understanding of statistical techniques.
-Proficient
personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine
database, activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, data visualization
-Proficient in statistical analysis software
-Other duties as assigned

Information
Please apply via our career page. We will
conduct selection continuously so send us your application today!

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At Permobil, diversity fuels our innovation in creating life-changing mobility solutions. We embrace the unique talents and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds to drive our mission forward. Join Permobil and be part of a team where diversity is not just valued, but essential to our success in delivering personalized mobility solutions.

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More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Udden believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users' needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.

Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1900 team members in more than 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company's storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.