Quality Engineering Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
The Quality Engineering Manager leads and participates in continuous improvement activities across all business areas, focusing on instrumentation, chemistry, software, and testing. The role is responsible for directing and prioritizing tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion of tests and records, supporting efficient product delivery.

This role reports into the Site Quality Lead.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Testing and Technical Oversight

• Manage the daily activities of workgroups and technicians, ensuring alignment with project goals.
• Lead problem-solving efforts for all aspects of testing, driving timely and effective solutions.
• Generate, Implement and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Methods.
• Ensure all testing is properly documented and conducted in accordance with written protocols.
• Oversee the training and competency of PSG technicians.

Product and Process Improvement

• Analyze data to identify areas of product opportunities for improvement.
• Design and execute experiments to expose and address product risks.
• Support development of specialized test fixtures, software, and systems for required testing.
• Analyze and report on product field performance, including issuing summary reports.
• Assist in failure analysis of returned materials, components, and subassemblies.
• Initiate actions to enhance product robustness and reliability.
• Support the development and implementation or process improvements in manufacturing.
• Establish and refine process limits, and develop appropriate inspection and test methods for production processes.

Quality Assurance and Risk Management

• Implement and maintain a quality risk management process to monitor, control, and improve process performance and product quality throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure the use of operational excellence tools in quality procedures and processes.
• Provide Quality Assurance (QA) support to validation activities, including participation in project teams for facilities, equipment, utilities, cleaning, and process validation.
• Prepare and maintain the site Validation Master Plan in compliance with current requirements.
• Oversee qualification protocol and reports, providing quality oversight and assessment.
• Review and approve process-related change controls and change plans.
• Identify and communicate potential compliance gaps or risks to management.
• Participate in inspection readiness and preparation activities, including support during regulatory site inspections.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance cycle time, productivity, efficiency, and quality of work, utilizing Lean methodology.
• Understand and support business needs, provide quality guidance, and facilitate timely resolution of quality issues.

Staffing and Leadership Responsibilities

• Foster leadership development and coaching among staff, creating a learning organization.
• Ensure training and development plans are established and implemented for all QA associates.
• Develop budgets and resource plancs for integration into the Site Quality Budget.
• Support the development of quality goals and targets as part of the organization’s strategic plans

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Colleague will interact with colleagues throughout the entire facility including working with Quality, Engineering, Operations, etc.

RESOURCES MANAGED
Direct Reports: 

• PSG Team
• Quality Engineers
• Software Engineer

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant experience, 5–10 years in Quality Engineering within a regulated manufacturing environment, preferably medical devices.
• A minimum of 3 years of leadership experience is preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Understanding of ISO 13485 & FDA 21CFR820.  Ability to ensure compliance with changing guidelines. 
• Ability to trouble-shoot problems and implement corrective action.  
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of equipment used by technicians.
• Analytical based problem-solving skills
• Experience with software programs including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Minitab or JMP 
• Strict attention to detail is critical and required as well as effective written and oral communication skills
• Use of statistical techniques, reliability test methods, electro-mechanical aptitude and software programming plus
• Able to quickly analyze and solves problems by applying an analytical, data driven and experimental mindset and seeks to understand both successes and failures to improve and develop.
• Exhibits strong self-awareness and is open to feedback

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 25 to 30 lbs.
• Utilize required PPE.
• The position requires onsite presence in Union City CA.
• Must remain Drug-Free. (Drug screening completed prior to starting)

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $99,000 - $151,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

 

This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation. This position is also eligible for long-term incentives.

 

In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.

 

 

Full time

 

 

Regular

 

 

Colleague

 

 

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