Senior Manager, Quality Engineering - Device Software

Job Title: Senior Manager, Quality Engineering- Device Software

Job is a direct hire/perm position located in San Diego CA. Work arrangement is hybrid with candidates needing to commute to the San Diego office of ICU Medical 2 days a week.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

Under the general guidance of the Director, Quality Engineering, this Senior Manager, Quality Engineering-Device Software position manages the Quality activities related to ICU Medical Device Software Development, Testing, and Release, within Device Engineering and the Corporation assuring that proper systems and controls are instituted and maintained concerning all facets of process/product design, testing and release.

The Quality Manager will be the San Diego ICU Medical function Management Representative in accordance with established Corporate Quality standards and Regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

       Perform the general management functions inherent to the position.

       Develop, establish, and coordinate Quality policies and procedures to assure that all software products designed, tested, and released by these sites conform to ISO 13485, IEC 62304 and ISO 14971 and corporate policies and guidelines.

       Assure that all sites and processes employed maintain conformance to established Corporate and Regulatory procedures and requirements.

       Provide recommendations on corporate policies and procedures to optimize quality and increase economic efficiencies.

       Maintain cooperative relationships with all departments within the function. The major interaction occurs with Quality and R&D.  These relationships include:

o   Partner with the R&D staff to develop and maintain development, testing, and release processes to assure compliance with procedures, specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements while maintaining a profitable operation.

o   Partner with the R&D staff and others as appropriate to improve software development and release times while continuously improving the quality of the product.

o   Partner with the Corporate Regulatory Affairs to assure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance of processes and products.

o   Partner with Corporate Quality, R&D and others as required to develop and execute on the Quality Strategic plan

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

       Broad management experience across several functional areas or businesses or concentrated knowledge of a particular discipline; considered the organization's expert within a particular discipline

       Working knowledge of Medical Device Regulations

       Quality compliance, audit, and investigation skills

       Management skills and experience

       Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Management Systems and experience linking risk management to all elements of the Quality System (Design Controls, CAPA, Complaints, Document Control, etc)

       Demonstrated experience with ISO, GxP, FDA or other key regulatory bodies

       Able to take a systems approach and to understand the interaction between components (i.e. hardware, software, consumables)

       Proven ability to work closely with Management level issues

Education and Experience

       Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related engineering from an accredited college or university is required.

       10 years of experience in quality, product design or product engineering

       5 years of supervisory experience

Minimum Qualifications

       Must be at least 18 years of age

       Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check

Travel Requirements

       Typically requires travel 5% to 10% of the time

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

       This is largely a sedentary role.

       This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

CA pay statement: $124K-166,625K annually. 

Ca Posting:

The salary range displayed represents the annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role.  The actual salary may vary [differ] based upon various factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, licensure/certifications, and geographic location. 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Female/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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