Associate Quality Engineer

Associate Quality Engineer - Contract - Johns Creek, GA - $25.00 - $29.15/hr
The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Associate Quality Engineer in Johns Creek, GA
Role Description
The Associate Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining quality and control of manufacturing processes and post-market performance of medical devices. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve company objectives, leading technical root cause investigations, developing and executing risk-based decisions, resolving and documenting customer complaint and manufacturing investigations, and representing Quality in cross-functional projects.

Develops and executes plans for quality and control to ensure manufacturing continuity and product conformance. Leads investigations into production and customer-facing quality issues to identify root cause, implement corrective and preventative actions, and monitor effectiveness
Monitors and analyses product performance of medical devices using a statistical and risk-based approach. Considers any quality, compliance, customer, and business risks.

Performs hands-on troubleshooting of customer returned devices and manufacturing nonconformities and completes associated technical documentation
Develops tools to communicate complex technical problems and solutions to a variety of audiences within the organization
Proficient in project management, data analysis, root cause analysis, communication, and risk determination
Ensure compliance with the company's Quality System policies and procedures and applicable external requirements and standards, including FDA, ISO 13485, and other worldwide regulatory agencies as pertaining to medical devices.

Skills & Requirements
Cross functional communication skills (will be working with all teams), Critical thinking (allows for quick on the spot thinking and ways to navigate unfamiliar issues), prioritization (this position will pull you in all directions so knowing what is important is key)
Years of experience required: 0-2 years of experience in Medical Device /Pharmaceutical regulated industry.

Specific education requirements: Minimum - Bachelor's Degree with Engineering or Physical Science Coursework,
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering with 0-3 years' experience in Medical Device /Pharmaceutical regulated industry. ASQ Certification (e.g. CQA, CQE, CQM)
Benefits/Other Compensation
This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit). Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it. Nervous about an upcoming interview? Unsure how to write a new resume? Visit the Hays Career Advice section to learn top tips to help you stand out from the crowd when job hunting.

Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'. We also believe that actions speak louder than words.

In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company.

Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text . Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.
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