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Steris Corporation

Director, Design Quality

Mentor, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Direct Reliability Laboratory operations, ensuring effective management of test methods, test ... Ensure appropriate Quality oversight of design changes, product improvements, and lifecycle ...

Robin Industries, Inc.

Quality Manager

Millersburg, OH · On-site

Lead, oversee, and direct the activities of the quality assurance personnel as well as coordinating ... quality operations; follow setup and progress of work; anticipate or investigate delays or ...

Robin Industries, Inc

Quality Manager

Millersburg, OH · On-site

Lead, oversee, and direct the activities of the quality assurance personnel as well as coordinating ... quality operations; follow setup and progress of work; anticipate or investigate delays or ...

Robin Industries, Inc.

Quality Technician

North Canton, OH

$16 - $21.50/hr

... efficient quality operations. * Participate in continuous improvement by providing ideas and ... Perform other duties as directed by Supervisor ADDITIONAL SKILLS OR CREDENTIALS: * Two years of ...

Robin Industries, Inc

Quality Technician

North Canton, OH · On-site

$16 - $21.50/hr

... efficient quality operations. * Participate in continuous improvement by providing ideas and ... Perform other duties as directed by Supervisor ADDITIONAL SKILLS OR CREDENTIALS: * Two years of ...

Robin Industries, Inc.

Quality Technician

North Canton, OH · On-site

$16 - $21.50/hr

... efficient quality operations. * Participate in continuous improvement by providing ideas and ... Perform other duties as directed by Supervisor ADDITIONAL SKILLS OR CREDENTIALS: * Two years of ...

Rust Belt Recruiting

Quality Manager

Canton, OH · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Manage all day-to-day quality control functions and operational quality workflows within the facility * Direct quality department scheduling for both internal production oversight and external ...

Jushi

Operations Manager

Columbus, OH

$70K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Ensure production targets, quality standards, and compliance requirements are met or exceeded. * Collaborate with the Director of Operations on strategy, scheduling, and resource planning. * Drive ...

Jushi

Operations Manager

Columbus, OH

$70K - $75K/yr

Ensure production targets, quality standards, and compliance requirements are met or exceeded. * Collaborate with the Director of Operations on strategy, scheduling, and resource planning. * Drive ...

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Director, Design Quality

Steris Corporation

Mentor, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

STERIS rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Position Summary
The Director, Design Quality Assurance is responsible for leading the Design Quality Assurance function across the product lifecycle, ensuring that new and sustaining products are developed, transferred, and maintained in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality system procedures. This role provides strategic leadership for Design Quality, Design Controls, Risk Management, Reliability, and Product Lifecycle Quality activities.
The Director, Design Quality Assurance partners closely with Research & Development, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Post-Market Surveillance teams to ensure Quality and Reliability are proactively embedded throughout product development and commercialization activities. The position serves as the primary Quality leader for New Product Development (NPD) programs, Reliability functions, and Sustaining Engineering activities. The Director establishes a culture where Quality is a competitive advantage, enabling innovation while ensuring patient safety, product effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
What You'll do as a Director Design Quality
The Director, Design Quality Assurance will lead a team of Design Quality Managers and/or Design Quality Engineers in the execution and continuous improvement of the STERIS New Product Development process and projects, Reliability Engineering process, and Sustaining Engineering process to ensure projects attain Quality, cost, and delivery objectives. Key responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and execute the organization's Design Quality Assurance strategy aligned with business objectives and product development goals.
  • Lead the Design Quality Assurance organization, including Design Quality Assurance Managers, Design Quality Engineers, and Reliability Engineers.
  • Establish a Design Quality Center of Excellence that drives Quality and Reliability standardization, best practices, and continuous improvement across development and sustaining programs.
  • Provide strategic Quality leadership to executive management regarding product Quality, Reliability, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
  • Develop organizational capabilities, succession plans, and talent development strategies for the Design Quality function.

Product Development & Design Controls
  • Ensure effective implementation of Design Controls throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Lead Quality participation in product development programs from concept through commercialization.
  • Ensure Quality deliverables are completed on schedule and support stage-gate and design review processes.
  • Partner with R&D and program management teams to proactively identify and mitigate product and project risks.
    Provide guidance on design inputs, design outputs, verification, validation, usability, software quality, and design transfer activities.
  • Drive integration of Quality engineering principles into product development processes to yield acceptable product Quality.

Reliability & Risk Management
  • Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of risk management processes in accordance with applicable standards.
  • Ensure product risk assessments are conducted and maintained throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Provide leadership for Reliability methodologies and Reliability growth programs.
  • Establish Reliability performance objectives and monitor achievement of Reliability targets.
  • Direct Reliability Laboratory operations, ensuring effective management of test methods, test scheduling and execution, calibration systems, equipment qualification and maintenance, laboratory resources, and data integrity to support timely and high-quality product related decisions.
  • Drive root cause analysis and risk-based corrective actions related to design and Reliability issues to improve product Quality.

Sustaining Product Quality
  • Provide leadership for Quality support of sustaining engineering activities.
  • Ensure appropriate Quality oversight of design changes, product improvements, and lifecycle management initiatives.
  • Lead teams during investigation and resolution of design-related field issues, complaints, and corrective actions.
  • Utilize post-market surveillance data to drive product improvements and risk reduction.

Duties - cont'd
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Serve as the primary Quality representative on product development leadership teams.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Operations, Marketing, Sourcing, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure successful product realization.
  • Influence decision-making through data-driven analysis and risk-based recommendations.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement

Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including:
    • FDA Quality Managment System Regulation (QMSR)
    • ISO 13485
    • ISO 14971
    • EU MDR
    • MDSAP
    • Other applicable regional regulations and standards
  • Drive continuous improvement of Design Control, Risk Management, and Product Lifecycle Management processes.
  • Support supplier audits, internal audits, external audits, and regulatory inspections.
  • Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to ensure effective regulatory submissions and compliance strategies.

People Leadership
  • Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a high-performing Design Quality team.
  • Establish clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans.
  • Provide mentoring and technical guidance to Quality professionals.
  • Build organizational capability to support future business growth and technology advancements

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Quality, Design Assurance, Product Development, or Engineering within a regulated industry.
  • Demonstrated expertise in:
    • Design Controls
    • Risk Management
    • Reliability Engineering
    • Quality Systems
    • Product Development Processes
    • CAPA and Root Cause Analysis
  • Extensive knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, MDSAP, and applicable global regulations.
  • Proven ability to lead organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Exceptional leadership manifested through organizing and motivating teams toward their respective goals by employing hands-on management.
  • The ability to work hard and deliver results under pressure, as well as the willingness to address and shift priorities in rapidly changing markets.

Preferred:
  • Master's degree in Engineering, Quality, or Business Administration.
  • Medical device industry experience.
  • Experience working within an R&D environment and NPD programs.
  • Experience leading global or multi-site Quality organizations.
  • Experience with statistical analysis software.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Other:
  • Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple high priority situations at once.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Focus on identification of potential issues and continuous improvement.
  • Experience working on cross-functional teams and on own initiative.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills including conflict resolution, assertiveness, and negotiation skills.
  • Experience in successfully coordinating with cross-functional departments, (e.g. Legal, Regulatory, Operations, Supply Chain, Scientific Affairs, Marketing, Quality, Service, Etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to make sound data driven business decisions. Strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated excellent organizational, oral, and written communications skills. Must have PC experience, as well as working familiarity of desktop applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

What STERIS Offers
We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.
Here is a brief overview of what we offer:
  • Market competitive pay
  • Extensive paid time off and (9) added holidays
  • Excellent healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
  • Long/short term disability coverage
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Maternity and parental leave
  • Additional add on benefits/discounts for programs such as pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and continued educational programs
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

#LI-HT
Pay range for this opportunity is $144,500.00 - $187,000.00.This position is eligible for bonus participation.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.
If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.
STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.
The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location's HR Office during normal business hours.

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