Principal Quality Engineer, Post Market Surveillance

Workplace Flexibility: Field

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Job Description

In this role, the Principal Quality Engineer will report to the Director of Post Market Surveillance and will lead the execution of post market surveillance projects and improvement programs across the global regions (Japan, EMEA, US etc.). This engineer will also support a global post market surveillance Community of Practice in identifying and implementing best practices.

Job Duties

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of global post market surveillance procedures.
• Supports, plans, and executes initiatives that support the Post Market Surveillance Community of Practice for Olympus globally.
• Leads project workstreams and post market surveillance improvement programs across the global regions.
• Prepare, conduct, and support routine meetings to ensure accountability and milestone achievements with global teams. Sets prioritization of activities and follow up on actions.
• Actively seeks collaboration and builds relationships with internal customers to improve overall outcomes that ensure the safety of products and patients.
• Proactively identify and assess areas of improvements or risks and escalates issues in a timely manner.
• Support internal and external audits as a subject matter expert.
• Other essential duties as directed.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years related experience, preferably in the medical device industry related to operations/design/quality engineering.
• Experience in Post Market Surveillance, including leading or execution of Post Market Surveillance Plans and Periodic Safety Update Reports.
• Knowledge of EU 2017/745 (EU MDR), FDA QSR, ISO 13485 and other applicable industry standards.
• Travel up to 10% of the time domestically or internationally, availability to take evening and early morning teleconferences.

Preferred:

• Proven planning and organizational skills with background and experience in project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to operate effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.
• Must be able to work independently, self-motivated, a sense of ownership with a strong sense of urgency to drive for results.
• Responds well under pressure and manages stress.
• Effective at dealing with change and ambiguity as business needs shift, demonstrating flexibility while ensuring compliance.
• Ability to gain cooperation and commitment from people through influence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and comfortable presenting to small and large groups.
• Expert in Excel, Power Point, Visio, and Word.
• Experience in working with global teams.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
• Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs.
• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time.
• Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**.

Connected Culture you can embrace:

• Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset.
• Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments.
• Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs.
• Diversity Equity & Inclusion Initiatives including Employee Resource Groups.
• Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs.
• Paid Educational Assistance.

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $101,523.00 - $142,132.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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