Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)
Environmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Warehouse
Job Description
Engineer I QA
R-01366231
Site based in Rockford, IL
When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
Play an important role in maintaining product quality and strengthening quality systems across the Rockford site. As a Quality Assurance Specialist I, you will manage key quality activities, investigate and resolve quality issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products, processes, and documentation meet ISO, customer, and internal quality requirements. You will also have opportunities to build your quality expertise while contributing to continuous improvement across the site.
A Day in the Life:
Support site Quality Assurance activities to help maintain compliance with ISO and internal quality system requirements
Manage engineering change notices and deviations, and lead quality investigations involving customer complaints, product integrity concerns, and other quality issues through timely and effective resolution
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues, respond to customer needs, and support business objectives
Support internal and external audits, ISO certification activities, and continuous improvement efforts
Support raw material reviews and incoming inspection activities to help ensure continued product quality
Develop and maintain quality and product documentation, including procedures, Certificates of Analysis templates, customer surveys, specifications, and product information
Collect and analyze quality data, provide training on quality procedures, and contribute to process and quality system improvements
Participate on cross-functional teams supporting new products, product changes, validations, and other operational initiatives
Other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline required
Experience
1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, quality, or other quality-controlled environment required
Experience working with quality systems and documentation preferred
Knowledge of ISO quality management systems preferred
Experience working with internal or external customers preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and contribute effectively as part of a team
Customer-focused with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to learn and apply quality system requirements
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Ability to work in an office, manufacturing or laboratory environment, as needed
May require occasional lifting and extended periods of standing
Ability to work some overtime, as needed
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
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