CAPA Manager
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
Lead and develop quality analysts, quality engineers, or CAPA coordinators as applicable; provide coaching on quality systems, investigations, regulatory expectations, and talent development.
CAPA Manager
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
Lead and develop quality analysts, quality engineers, or CAPA coordinators as applicable; provide coaching on quality systems, investigations, regulatory expectations, and talent development.
Lead and develop quality analysts, quality engineers, or CAPA coordinators as applicable; provide coaching on quality systems, investigations, regulatory expectations, and talent development.
Lead and develop quality analysts, quality engineers, or CAPA coordinators as applicable; provide coaching on quality systems, investigations, regulatory expectations, and talent development.
CAPA Manager
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
Lead and develop quality analysts, quality engineers, or CAPA coordinators as applicable; provide coaching on quality systems, investigations, regulatory expectations, and talent development.
CAPA Manager
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
Lead and develop quality analysts, quality engineers, or CAPA coordinators as applicable; provide coaching on quality systems, investigations, regulatory expectations, and talent development.
It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing ... CAPA Management & Governance * Own and manage the site CAPA program lifecycle, including initiation ...
It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing ... CAPA Management & Governance * Own and manage the site CAPA program lifecycle, including initiation ...
CAPA Lead
El Paso, TX · On-site
It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing ... CAPA Management & Governance * Own and manage the site CAPA program lifecycle, including initiation ...
CAPA Lead
El Paso, TX · On-site
It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing ... CAPA Management & Governance * Own and manage the site CAPA program lifecycle, including initiation ...
CAPA Specialist
Durham, NC · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field. * Experience in the Medical Device industry is required. * Strong knowledge of CAPA, Non-Conformances, Complaints, Audits, and ...
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CAPA Specialist
Durham, NC · On-site
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field. * Experience in the Medical Device industry is required. * Strong knowledge of CAPA, Non-Conformances, Complaints, Audits, and ...
CAPA Manager
Bloomington, IN · On-site
Partner with Manufacturing, Technical Services, Quality functions, and Engineering to ensure alignment and timely resolution of CAPA actions. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen ...
CAPA Manager
Bloomington, IN · On-site
Partner with Manufacturing, Technical Services, Quality functions, and Engineering to ensure alignment and timely resolution of CAPA actions. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen ...
As a Quality Systems Engineer, you will contribute in the following areas: * Own and manage the end-to-end CAPA process, from intake and triage through investigation, root cause analysis, corrective ...
As a Quality Systems Engineer, you will contribute in the following areas: * Own and manage the end-to-end CAPA process, from intake and triage through investigation, root cause analysis, corrective ...
Staff CAPA Specialist
Arlington, TN · On-site
$83K - $138K/yr
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline. * Minimum 4 years of experience in CAPA, Quality Systems, Engineering, or a related function within a regulated industry.
Staff CAPA Specialist
Arlington, TN · On-site
$83K - $138K/yr
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline. * Minimum 4 years of experience in CAPA, Quality Systems, Engineering, or a related function within a regulated industry.
CAPA Manager
Bloomington, IN · On-site
Partner with Manufacturing, Technical Services, Quality functions, and Engineering to ensure alignment and timely resolution of CAPA actions. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen ...
CAPA Manager
Bloomington, IN · On-site
Partner with Manufacturing, Technical Services, Quality functions, and Engineering to ensure alignment and timely resolution of CAPA actions. * Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen ...
Partner closely with Manufacturing, QC, Engineering, QA, Supplier Qualification, Planning ... Track CAPA performance and trends through metrics, dashboards, and management reporting, using ...
Partner closely with Manufacturing, QC, Engineering, QA, Supplier Qualification, Planning ... Track CAPA performance and trends through metrics, dashboards, and management reporting, using ...
As a Quality Systems Engineer, you will contribute in the following areas: * Own and manage the end‑to‑end CAPA process, from intake and triage through investigation, root cause analysis ...
As a Quality Systems Engineer, you will contribute in the following areas: * Own and manage the end‑to‑end CAPA process, from intake and triage through investigation, root cause analysis ...
Partner closely with Manufacturing, QC, Engineering, QA, Supplier Qualification, Planning ... Track CAPA performance and trends through metrics, dashboards, and management reporting, using ...
Partner closely with Manufacturing, QC, Engineering, QA, Supplier Qualification, Planning ... Track CAPA performance and trends through metrics, dashboards, and management reporting, using ...
Senior CAPA FDA Lead
Bothell, WA · On-site
Coordinate with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and ... CAPA management systems * Root cause investigations * Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) * FDA audit ...
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Senior CAPA FDA Lead
Bothell, WA · On-site
Coordinate with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and ... CAPA management systems * Root cause investigations * Health Hazard Evaluation (HHE) * FDA audit ...
As a Quality Systems Engineer, you will contribute in the following areas: * Own and manage the end-to-end CAPA process, from intake and triage through investigation, root cause analysis, corrective ...
As a Quality Systems Engineer, you will contribute in the following areas: * Own and manage the end-to-end CAPA process, from intake and triage through investigation, root cause analysis, corrective ...
As a Quality Systems Engineer, you will contribute in the following areas: * Own and manage the end-to-end CAPA process, from intake and triage through investigation, root cause analysis, corrective ...
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As a Quality Systems Engineer, you will contribute in the following areas: * Own and manage the end-to-end CAPA process, from intake and triage through investigation, root cause analysis, corrective ...
Staff CAPA Specialist
Arlington, TN · On-site
$83K - $138K/yr
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline. * Minimum 4 years of experience in CAPA, Quality Systems, Engineering, or a related function within a regulated industry.
Staff CAPA Specialist
Arlington, TN · On-site
$83K - $138K/yr
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline. * Minimum 4 years of experience in CAPA, Quality Systems, Engineering, or a related function within a regulated industry.
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field preferred ... Direct experience in CAPA coordination, investigations, or quality systems strongly preferred.
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Associate or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field preferred ... Direct experience in CAPA coordination, investigations, or quality systems strongly preferred.
Partner closely with Manufacturing, QC, Engineering, QA, Supplier Qualification, Planning ... Track CAPA performance and trends through metrics, dashboards, and management reporting, using ...
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Partner closely with Manufacturing, QC, Engineering, QA, Supplier Qualification, Planning ... Track CAPA performance and trends through metrics, dashboards, and management reporting, using ...
Quality Engineer - Medical Device (CAPA, ISO 13485, Risk Management)
New Brunswick, NJ · On-site
$74K - $96K/yr
Quality Engineer - Medical Device (CAPA, ISO 13485, Risk Management) JOB SUMMARY: Our client, a medical device manufacturer, is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality systems and product ...
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Quality Engineer - Medical Device (CAPA, ISO 13485, Risk Management)
New Brunswick, NJ · On-site
$74K - $96K/yr
Quality Engineer - Medical Device (CAPA, ISO 13485, Risk Management) JOB SUMMARY: Our client, a medical device manufacturer, is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality systems and product ...
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CAPA Manager
Salt Lake City, UT • On-site
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation
• Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing • 10K+ employees10,000+ employees
Full-time
Posted 23 days ago
Edwards Lifesciences rating
8.2
Based on 31 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
Job description
Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our CAPA Manager position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future.
The CAPA Manager will be responsible for leading and continuously improving the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) program within a regulated medical device environment. This role owns the CAPA process governance framework, provides oversight of CAPA execution, drives timely resolution of quality issues, facilitates robust investigations and root cause analysis, and partners with cross-functional teams to prevent recurrence of nonconformances. The CAPA Manager ensures CAPAs are effectively managed from initiation through verification of effectiveness while fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and patient-focused quality.
How you will make an impact:
What you'll need (Required Qualifications):
What else we look for (Preferred Qualifications):
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The CAPA Manager will be responsible for leading and continuously improving the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) program within a regulated medical device environment. This role owns the CAPA process governance framework, provides oversight of CAPA execution, drives timely resolution of quality issues, facilitates robust investigations and root cause analysis, and partners with cross-functional teams to prevent recurrence of nonconformances. The CAPA Manager ensures CAPAs are effectively managed from initiation through verification of effectiveness while fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and patient-focused quality.
How you will make an impact:
- Own and maintain the CAPA process governance framework; establish governance, metrics, escalation pathways, performance standards, review boards, and prioritization based on risk, regulatory impact, patient safety, and business needs.
- Oversee Quality Systems CAPAs end-to-end from initiation through investigation, risk assessment, action planning, implementation, verification of effectiveness, disciplined tracking, and closure.
- Coach and lead teams in structured problem-solving and RCA tools; review investigations to ensure root causes are evidence-based, distinguished from symptoms, and addressed through systemic corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable FDA QSR/QMSR (21 CFR 820) requirements, ISO 13485, EU MDR, MDSAP expectations, global regulatory requirements, and internal quality procedures related to CAPA.
- Develop and maintain CAPA dashboards, analyze performance trends, communicate CAPA performance and escalation needs, and drive measurable improvements in timeliness, recurrence reduction, closure quality, and effectiveness verification.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to build accountability, gain buy-in for systemic corrective actions, facilitate alignment, and drive prevention-focused quality improvements.
- Lead and develop quality analysts, quality engineers, or CAPA coordinators as applicable; provide coaching on quality systems, investigations, regulatory expectations, and talent development.
- Serves as the site-wide or large-scope CAPA owner, collaborating cross-functionally to facilitate alignment and drive actions that impact multiple teams.
- Other incidental duties assigned by Leadership
What you'll need (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree with six (6) years of relevant experience; or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
- Proven experience leading, owning, and driving Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) within a regulated industry environment.
- Experience working within highly regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
What else we look for (Preferred Qualifications):
- Engineering of Scientific degree
- Medical Device industry experience
- Demonstrated experience serving as a CAPA process owner, governance lead, or quality systems subject matter expert.
- Experience developing and managing CAPA governance frameworks, including performance metrics, review boards, escalation processes, and effectiveness verification programs.
- Experience driving enterprise-wide quality system improvements that resulted in measurable improvements in compliance, CAPA timeliness, recurrence reduction, or overall quality system effectiveness.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, root cause analysis methodologies, and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Experience conducting and reviewing investigations, identifying systemic root causes, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
- Experience utilizing quality metrics and data analysis to drive process improvements and operational effectiveness.
- Experience developing quality dashboards, trend analyses, and executive-level performance reporting.
- Knowledge of risk management methodologies and their application within CAPA investigations and corrective action planning.
- Strong project management experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives involving Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, and Operations stakeholders.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certification and demonstrated application of continuous improvement tools.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, mentor stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience leading, coaching, or developing Quality Engineers, Quality Analysts, CAPA Coordinators, or other quality professionals.
- ASQ certification such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or equivalent.
- Experience working within medical device quality systems governed by FDA Quality System Regulation (21 CFR Part 820/QMSR), ISO 13485, EU MDR, and/or MDSAP requirements.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world's leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 15,000 individuals worldwide. For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it's our life's work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.
Industry
Medical equipment and supplies manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Irvine, CA, US
Year founded
1958