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Complaints Quality Engineer II - PMS

Edwards Lifesciences

Irvine, CAOnsitePosted 15 days ago$87,000 - $123,000
Full TimeEntry LevelQuality (QA / QC)Medical Device
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Summary

This Quality Engineer will support, perform, and/or complete assigned complaint investigations that include (but are not limited to) product failure analysis and complaint documentation review (device history record, complaint history, products instructions, risk management, etc.), and prepare technical investigation reports.

Job description

How you will make an impact:

  • Investigate complex manufacturing product quality and compliance issues reported from the field, analyze results, determine root cause/probable cause, and initiate and review reports.
  • Support external regulatory or competent authority requests with complaint risk and metric analysis as needed.
  • Assess reported events against established risk documentation for clinical and compliance risk(s) and escalate to Quality Management and Product Safety as needed.
  • Participate in escalation tasks and activities, including Product Risk Assessments (PRA) and Corrective/Preventive action(s) – CAPAs, SCARs, as determination by investigation.
  • Identify and report key complaint metrics per device category and collaborate with applicable manufacturing engineering teams to resolve production/device related issues.
  • Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership (May assist in Adhoc complaint analysis or metric review).

What you'll need (Required Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Scientific field with 2 years of experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance; OR Master’s degree in Engineering or Scientific field with either no experience (or internship experience).
  • Experience with root cause analysis or investigations for Complaints, NCRs, and/or CAPAs.

What else we look for (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Experience with medical devices and working under a medical device regulated environment
  • Experience in medical device (cardiovascular, endovascular, or other critical care/surgical products), healthcare, or a related environment.
  • Complaints investigation experience and/or hands-on experience with device investigations
  • Demonstrated experience with risk management/risk assessments
  • Experience working in lab environment and familiarity with common measurement/test equipment (calipers, micrometers, pressure gages, leak testing, etc.)
  • Experience with data analysis and able to generate metrics for trending and review
  • Good documentation, communication and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
  • Basic understanding of statistical techniques
  • Solid understanding and knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to Engineering
  • Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of and adherence to Quality systems
  • Must be able to work in a team environment
  • Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Scientific field with 2 years of experience in Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance; OR Master’s degree in Engineering or Scientific field with either no experience (or internship experience).
  • Experience with root cause analysis or investigations for Complaints, NCRs, and/or CAPAs.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Diverse benefits programs

Company overview

Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing breakthrough technologies for cardiovascular diseases. As a pioneer in the medical device industry, Edwards focuses on transcatheter heart valves, surgical heart valves, hemodynamic monitoring systems, and vascular solutions. The company's patient-focused culture inspires its 16,000+ employees worldwide to deliver life-changing innovations that address complex heart health challenges. Edwards serves patients in over 100 countries through its comprehensive portfolio of products including the SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve system, INSPIRIS surgical valves, and advanced monitoring technologies. With a commitment to research and development, the company invests 17-18% of its revenue back into R&D efforts, maintaining its position at the forefront of structural heart innovation. Edwards Lifesciences has impacted over one million patients globally through its transformative medical technologies.

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