Lead Complaint Handling Engineer - QMS, medical device R&D

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Job Description

InnoTECH Staffing is looking to hire aLead Complaint Handling Engineerfor a client in the Manchester, NH area.
This requires being onsite 5 days a week.
There is no sponsorship.

The Lead Complaint Handling Engineer will work in a dynamic Medical Device Research and Development environment. The position reports to the Product Complaints Manager and is a high visibility role with a significant direct impact in the Quality Management System.

How you will make an impact:

  • Responsible for reviewing complaints that involve a potential quality problem with a medical device.
  • Perform product complaint evaluations with minimal direction, utilizing experience and product knowledge.
  • Ensure that complaint documentation follows Good Documentation Practices; meets QMS requirements; and complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and other regulatory requirements.
  • Identify and make sound decisions regarding medical device reporting to regulatory agencies.
  • May lead a small team of Complaint Handling Engineers.
  • Create procedures and work instructions.
  • Increase efficiencies through process improvements.
  • Develop product training programs.
  • Generate reports to track and trend complaints across product lines.
  • Present complaint data cross-functionally.
  • Work with failure analysis team to improve product investigations related to complaints.
  • Interface with Third Party Manufacturers, health care professionals, internal customers, and regulatory agencies.
  • Participate in audits and CAPA investigations as they relate to complaint handling.
  • Contribute independently while also collaborating with other team members and departments needing product complaint information.
  • Maintain positive and cooperative communication with co-workers, customers, contractors, and vendors.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on complaint handling.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned under management supervision.

Skills needed to be successful:

  • 4-year engineering degree, preferably in biomedical engineering, and 3+ years relevant experience in a cGMP environment supporting complaint handling investigations, medical device reporting, or product analysis; OR 2-year degree and 5+ years relevant experience in a cGMP environment supporting complaint handling investigations, medical device reporting, or product analysis.
  • Knowledge of FDA requirements for Quality Systems, pharmaceutical products, and Medical Device Reporting regulations (21 CFR 803, 820 and 211).
  • Experience with SalesForce.
  • Good problem-solving and proficient computer skills are required.
  • Solid written/verbal communication and organizational skills, as well as attention to detail.
  • Sound technical writing skills.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
  • Ability to work well independently and on cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Motivated self-starter with a strong desire to see individual tasks through to completion, and to help as needed to achieve team goals.

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