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Senior Quality Systems Engineer job at Avanos Medical. The Senior Quality Systems Engineer – CAPA & Compliance is responsible for leading and maintaining the effectiveness of the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) system and ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable global regulatory requirements and quality standards. This role plays a critical part in driving continuous improvement, ensuring robust root cause analysis, and maintaining audit readiness across the organization.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and maintain the effectiveness of the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) system and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable global regulatory requirements and quality standards
Drive continuous improvement, ensure robust root cause analysis, and maintain audit readiness across the organization
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for CAPA, non-conforming product, deviations (quality non-conformance) and compliance-related activities
Lead the end-to-end CAPA, non-conforming product and deviations (quality non-conformance) processes, including initiation, investigation, root cause analysis, action planning, implementation, and effectiveness verification
Ensure CAPA activities are compliant with applicable regulations (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, EU MDR)
Review and approve CAPA records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness
Coordinates CAPA Review Board, publish meeting minutes and ensures actions are completed on a timely manner
Monitor CAPA metrics and quality data sources trends to identify systemic issues and drive continuous improvement
Owns and/or supports the quality data trending process
Facilitate cross-functional CAPA review meetings and provide guidance on investigation techniques and problem-solving methodologies
Facilitates CAPA and lead-instructor / in-person QMS compliance training
Implement and promote best practices in root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis)
Analyze quality data and trends to proactively identify risks and opportunities
Drive improvements in quality system processes, particularly CAPA effectiveness and timeliness
Maintain compliance with global regulatory requirements and internal quality management system (QMS) procedures
Support internal and external audits, including FDA inspections, notified body audits, and customer audits
Lead or support responses to audit findings, including CAPA development and implementation
Ensure inspection readiness and support regulatory submissions as needed
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality systems within the medical device or regulated industry
Strong experience managing CAPA systems and regulatory compliance activities
Strong data analysis and trending skills, with the ability to interpret complex quality data, identify patterns, and drive data-driven decision-making
Comprehensive knowledge of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and related quality system regulations and standards
Strong understanding of root cause analysis tools and risk management principles
Personnel performing work affecting product quality shall be competent based on appropriate education, training, skills and experience
Nice to have:
Master’s degree preferred
7+ years of experience in quality systems, quality engineering, or regulatory compliance within a regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, etc.)
2+ years of leadership or management experience in a quality systems role
Demonstrated success in leading quality system audits, managing CAPAs, and resolving complex quality issues
Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Proficient in eQMS platforms (e.g., TrackWise, MasterControl, ETQ) and Microsoft Office Suite
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
What we offer:
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