Associate Director - Quality Assurance and Engineering
Company: Avanos Medical
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Requisition ID:5817
Job Title:Associate Director - Quality Assurance and
Engineering
Job Country:United States (US)
Here at Avanos Medical, we passionately believe in three
things:
At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be
independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to
excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and
in the future.
The Avanos COVID-19 Vaccine Policy: This Policy applies to U.S.
customer-facing / field-based employees & Avanos leadership: All
U.S. customer-facing / field-based employees hires must be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of being fully vaccinated does
not need to be disclosed until a job offer has been made but must
be submitted within 48 hours after the acceptance of the job offer.
If you have a qualifying medical condition or sincerely held
religious belief or practice that precludes you from receiving a
COVID-19 vaccine, you may apply for an exemption or deferral after
you accept the job offer and before your scheduled start date. The
reasonable accommodation provided to the employee, if any, will
depend on the employee's job and the applicable facts, but it may
include weekly COVID-19 testing and masking requirements. New hires
who do not submit, before their scheduled start date, proof of
being fully vaccinated or a request for a reasonable accommodation
will have their job offer revoked.
Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically
superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to
the things that matter.We are committed to creating the next
generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address
our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of
opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery.
Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and
market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. Avanos Medical
is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol
AVNS. For more information, visit .
Associate Director. Quality Assurance & Engineering - Sustaining
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The role
The purpose of this position is to lead a team of quality engineers
and associates focused on the on-going quality activities required
to support commercialized medical devices within the Digestive
Health franchise. This role provides quality engineering leadership
by: Collaborating with R&D and manufacturing on product
opportunities post-commercialization, monitoring and analyzing
complaint data, leading root cause corrective actions and
proactively supporting business strategies. These activities
include but are not limited to: Support design changes, product
enhancements, material changes, and process changes; investigation
of product non-conformances; communication with customers, ensure
compliance to quality system requirements; support Avanos operated
manufacturing facilities and supply base.
General Expectations and Accountabilities:
Manage self and team in accordance with expected values, behaviors,
and accountabilities
Actively participates in and/or facilitate the development of
deliverables required to qualify product changes ensuring that
customer requirements and specifications are met
Actively partners with the manufacturing facilities to ensure
adequate process validations are performed
Maintains the Risk Management files which includes Hazards
Analysis, Design FMEA, Use FMEA & Process FMEA for assigned product
families
Solves challenging technical problems, provides expertise in
related specific field of knowledge and consults on complex issues
and projects
Works within cross-functional teams to lead investigation of
customer product complaints
Utilizes Root Cause Analysis concepts to investigate issues and
implement Corrective and Preventive Actions including effectiveness
checks
Ensures timely closure of active complaints providing tracking and
trending data
Partners on Global Post Market Surveillance analysis, trending, and
reporting
Partners with vendors to facilitate the completion of Supplier
Corrective Actions and to build quality relationships as needed
Support merger and acquisitions' due diligence, integration and
remediation activities as requested
Develops, initiates, and implements new quality concepts, tools and
strategies to improve business practices
Assists with the transfer of knowledge of technical skills and is
viewed as a Subject Matter Expert
Support notified body and internal audits.
Ensures that all elements of the corporate Human Resources
Development and Diversity policy are fully supported as appropriate
for the position
Your qualifications
Required:
B.S. in Engineering, Science, or equivalent (prefer
Biomedical/Mechanical/Electrical)
Minimum of 15 years of collective experience in product
development, manufacturing, and/or quality within a medical device
environment
Proficient in process and test method validations
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
The ability to lead and influence others through effective
communication
The ability to travel up to 25% both domestically and
internationally to support project needs
Ability to collaborate on-site in Alpharetta HQ (minimum 3
days/week)
Preferred:
Statistical software experience, such as Minitab
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work performed by employees assigned to this
classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required
for this position.
Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a current
employee of Avanos, please .
Join us at Avanos
Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions
and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the
lives, people, and communities around the world.
Make your career count
Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others
begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive
range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total
Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee;
your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life
benefits.
Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each
pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2%
of pay contributed with immediate vesting.
free onsite gym - benefits on day 1 - HQ region voted 'best place
to live' by USA Today
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