Quality Engineer Iii

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Job Description

Specific Responsibilities:

• Facilitate process mapping sessions through collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Analyze data to provide insights and support decision making.
• Performs a wide variety of activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develops solutions to more complex problems and drives process improvements as required.
• Normally receives minimal guidance on routine work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Coordinate and support Quality Metrics Programs across the Biologics QA organization to drive improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Leads projects where analysis requires an in-depth assessment, considering many variables, and potential consequences.
• Works on complex issues where analysis requires an in-depth assessment, considering many variables, and potential consequences.
• Uses basic statistical techniques for data analysis. Uses more complex research techniques and methodologies like six sigma and kaizen to improve process/product quality
• Exercises judgment within well-defined and established procedures and practices to determine appropriate action with minimal supervision

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Demonstrates proficiency in application of QE principles (ASQ Body of Knowledge), concepts, industry practices, and standards.
• Project Managment experience
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and excellent written & oral communications skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Six Sigma, Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology, performance measures and quality improvement statistical is beneficial.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Visio, Project, PowerPoint) is required.
• Experience with Data Analytics platforms (e.g. JMP, Mind Meister, Minitab, Tableau. Spotfire) preferred.
• Certification by ASQ (Certified Six Sigma Green Belt) or other industry-recognized professional organizations is a plus.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a BS or BA in engineering or science related degree.
• 3+ years of relevant experience and a MS.

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