Sr. Quality Compliance Engineer- Shockwave Medical

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Job Function:

Quality

Job Sub Function:

Quality Assurance

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job Description:

Johnson & Johnson is hiring for a Senior Quality Compliance Engineer– Shockwave Medical to join our team in Santa Clara, CA.

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/.

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. Ready to join a team that’s pioneering the development and commercialization of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) to treat complex calcified cardiovascular disease. Our Shockwave Medical portfolio aims to establish a new standard of care for medical device treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease through its differentiated and proprietary local delivery of sonic pressure waves for the treatment of calcified plaque.

Position Overview

The Senior Quality Compliance Engineer maintains quality compliance, assists in release of final product, assists in maintaining the Receiving Inspection system, NCR system, Supplier controls, Competency Assessment Activity, Audit activities and compiling quality metrics for periodic reviews. This position may also provide quality engineering support for manufacturing but not limited to managing the calibration system and ensuring that the environmental monitoring of the cleanrooms remain in compliance.

Essential Job Functions

Review Production and Sterilization Records and release of Final Product to inventory Review Production Records for accuracy and good documentation practice and compliance to respective Manufacturing Instructions

Compile and monitor process control data

Review sterilization records and lot release test data to ensure product can be released to inventory

Ensure non-conformances/deviations and rework orders are resolved

Manage Equipment and Tool Calibrations Lead the activities to implement and validate new Equipment Control software.

Implement IQ and Calibration requirements in accordance with Manufacturer recommendation and internal requirements

Harmonize equipment specifications, Installation Qualification and Calibration requirements

Coordinate with calibration vendors and equipment manufacturers to ensure all tools and equipment are calibrated prior to their calibration due dates

In the event of an out of tolerance condition, work cross-functionally to assess the risk and product impact, and how to resolve the situation

Work with the Manufacturing Engineering group to ensure Preventive Maintenance is performed as scheduled.

Incoming Inspection Work with R&D and Manufacturing Engineers to draft and maintain Incoming Inspection Plans

Identify and implement Incoming Inspection measuring equipment. Train QA inspectors on such equipment

Environmental Monitoring Ensure periodic Environmental Monitoring of the cleanrooms are scheduled and performed by an approved supplier

Review Environmental Monitoring test results to ensure compliance, and work cross-functionally to address any non-conformances as needed

Responsible for coordinating Bioburden/Quarterly Dose Audit builds and ensuring sterility testing is performed per schedule. Review test data to ensure validated sterilization parameters are valid

Perform ongoing review of Janitorial and Pest Control Records

Manage Competency program Ensure Technician and Assembler competency program is implemented using a risk-based approach

Assist with Supplier Controls Initiate and maintain supplier files on the Approved Supplier List

Gather information and update as needed to ensure supplier files are current and in compliance with Shockwave Medical Supplier procedures

Work cross-functionally to track and manage SCARs from initiation through closure

Compile quality metrics for trending purposes Compile data and prepare presentations as needed for periodic reviews of the following Quality systems: NCRs, CAPAs, SCARs, Complaints, etc.

Identify additional data sets for trending to improve the Quality Management System(QMS)

Assist with maintaining the NCR System Participate in NCR review meetings as needed

Work cross-functionally with other teams to track and manage NCR activities from initiation through closure

Identify and implement NCR system continuous improvement activities

Assist with audit preparation activities and management of related “Audit Findings” Participate in quality system activities and serve as subject matter expert during internal and external audits

Coordinate audit related activities (prepare documents, track audit requests, take notes, schedule conference room, setup communication channel etc.)

Initiate, track and implement audit findings to address non-conformances

Manage backroom support activities during audits

Review DV&V or other test data sheets to ensure accuracy and compliance to protocols and relevant procedures

Provide guidance to other team members to ensure the QMS and Regulatory compliance requirements are met

Work cross-functionally with other teams in tracking and ensuring Quality Objectives published during Management Reviews are met

Support company goals and objectives, policies, and procedures, QSR, and FDA regulations

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline preferred and 4-6 years of related experience

Experience in the medical device industry is strongly preferred

Understanding of cGMP, FDA 820 QSR and ISO 13485 or similar Quality Systems

The ability to understand and follow QMS Procedures. (e.g., SOP and Test Methods)

Proficiency in data compilation, analysis, presentation, and document writing skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with computer-based applications (MS Word, MS Excel, QAD)

Time management skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson and Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center  (ra-employeehealthsup@its.jnj.com) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Business Alignment, Business Behavior, Coaching, Compliance Management, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Goal Attainment, Human-Centered Design, Internal Controls, Issue Escalation, Problem Solving, Process Oriented, Quality Control (QC), Quality Management Systems (QMS), Quality Standards

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$91,000.00 - $147,200.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s long-term incentive program.

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, employees are eligible for the following time off benefits:

Vacation –120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado –48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits