MES Quality Engineer IIDate: Sep 20, 2024Req ID: 2420Location:Elkton, MD, USCompany: Terumo Medical CorporationDepartment: QM MESTerumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $5+ billion in sales, 20,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.Job SummaryThe Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Quality Engineer II position will work closely with the IT, Operations, Validation, and Engineering, teams to ensure that projects (new MES deployments, sustaining, and/or optimization) related to MES are implemented compliantly and in a timely manner. This role will support production to drive continuous improvement. The position will also ensure compliance to Terumo’s quality policy, develop requirements, revise/create procedures, develop validation test cases, and maintain the integrity of the electronic device history record (eDHR)Job Details/ResponsibilitiesAct as an integrated MES team member to support new MES deployments, sustaining, and optimization projectsDemonstrates understanding and application of engineering principles on cross-functional projectsDevelop and/or revise MES requirements documentation, procedures, control plans, PFMEAs, and training materialsMaintain the compliance of the MES, the integrity of its validated state, and the eDHRProactively identifies requirements gaps, investigates, and implements best-in-class Quality Engineering practices and solutionsApplies sound, systematic problem-solving methodologies in identifying, prioritizing, communicating, and resolving quality issues related to MESDevelop MES validation test cases and support Software Verification & Validation activitiesSupport the Elkton, MD site as a subject matter expert (SME) related to MES and the integration with Product Life Cycle ManagementDevelop training strategy plans and support MES team to deliver training on MES processesMay need to work across shifts during some phases of MES deploymentsPerform other job-related dutiesJob Responsibilities (continued)Working Conditions/Physical RequirementsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)Knowledge of national and international regulations applicable to medical devices including Quality System Regulations, 21 CFR 820, 21CFR 803 and 804 (MDR regulations), Canadian Medical Device Regulations, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, and MDD 93/42/EECExcellent communication skills; verbal and writtenAbility to work as a team member on cross-functional teams and with employees across all levels within the facilityExcellent computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteProblem-solving and critical thinkingDetail and results-orientedSelf-motivated and drivenAbility to multitask, prioritize, and provide deliverables within the required timeframeExcellent organizational and time management skillsQualifications/ Background ExperiencesRequires Bachelor’s degree (4 years) or higher from an accredited course of study, in engineering, engineering technology, computer science or technical field with relevant experienceRequires at least three (3) years experiences in a medical device or highly regulated industryExperience working in a manufacturing environment preferredExperience with implementing and maintaining a Manufacturing Execution System / eDHR preferredExperience with Change Management, Computer System Validation, and HP ALM preferredIt is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.