Posted on Saturday, April 26, 2008
Quality Engineer – Medical Device

Synergetics is a growing designer, manufacturer, and distributor of microsurgical instruments and capital equipment used primarily in vitreoretinal surgery and neurosurgical applications. We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer for our O’Fallon, Missouri facility.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of process validation, FMEA/risk analysis, SPC, structured problem solving, and MS Access and Excel. Experience with error proofing, automated inspection techniques, and line layout / increasing work flow efficiency preferred. Software validation, LabVIEW, and sterile packaging experience is a plus. Associate’s Degree is required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred. ASQ certification is preferred.

Job responsibilities include implementing improvements in quality area to improve flow and efficiency of inspection process for new and existing product (including creating and identifying new test equipment); performing process validation on new equipment and processes; providing technical guidance to Manufacturing and Quality departments; supporting lean initiatives; identifying scrap/reject reduction opportunities and implementing reduction strategies; developing/improving/standardizing inspection procedures; participating in product validations, design reviews, and regulatory audits; and leading internal/external corrective action activities.

Please email your resume and salary requirements to humanresources@synergeticsusa.com for immediate consideration.

# posted by ASQ St. Louis @ Saturday, April 26, 2008