Job description

Quality Assurance Engineer

• *Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.

At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.*

• Our New Berlin, WI location is now looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer.*

*Job Summary:*
Responsible for the direct support of manufacturing operations on the shop floor; ensures quality and consistency of products by establishing product inspection criteria and methods; monitoring internal product quality; working with appropriate parties to improve product quality; and analyzing and reporting on quality data.
*Responsibilities:*
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PROVIDES QUALITY SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS BY:
Investigating non-conforming material and determining its disposition; determining characteristics critical to quality and safety based on product drawings, risk management documentation and feedback from appropriate departments; determining acceptance criteria and inspection methods and frequency for raw goods, components, and finished products; assessing the impact of uncalibrated or out of tolerance measuring equipment; and utilizing appropriate standards for determination of sample size and frequency.

• IDENTIFIES AND MITIGATES RISK BY:*

Understanding how requirements laid out in ISO 14971 and government regulations for risk management apply to company products and processes; supporting formal risk management activities as a member of the risk team; and utilizing risk management tools such as FMEA, Hazard Traceability Matrix, Fault Tree Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.

• SUPPORTS IMPROVEMENTS BY:*

Managing and analyzing data for products; tracking the impact of product and process changes on product quality; participating in Lean and Six Sigma activities, Kaizen events, and other improvement initiatives; presenting reports to appropriate department managers; and providing feedback to leadership.

• SUPPORTS REGULATORY COMPLIANCE BY:*

Identifying and educating others on regulations and standards applicable to the product and manufacturing process; evaluating processes, change requests, and deviations against regulatory requirements; and supporting internal and external audits.

• TAKES FULL QUALITY OWNERSHIP BY:*

Monitoring and reporting on Production Line quality including but not limited to quality of components, quality performance of products manufactured on production lines; Coordinating improvements with operations supervision; communicating external supplier nonconformities to Group Supply Chain for resolution; and managing quality of internal suppliers.
Secondary Job Results
MAINTAINS PRODUCT AND COMPANY REPUTATION BY:
Following and communicating established company and QMS procedures and guidelines; working with internal and external customers to define requirements and ensure product and process conformance; keeping error rates minimal and within acceptable ranges.

• MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORK ENVIRONMENT BY:*

Operating all office equipment in a safe and efficient manner; reporting any safety hazards to assigned supervisor or safety manager; complying with all safety and quality policies, practices and procedures.

• CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT BY:*

Performing specific tasks to support new product launches/product changes; maintaining a good attendance record; accomplishing related results as needed; assisting other departments with data analysis.

• Qualifications:*
• Tools and Equipment- General office equipment and supplies (computer, etc.); general quality gauges.*
• Education and Experience- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline is strongly preferred and 2 years related experience. Highly relevant experience in a decision-making role may partially substitute for degree. Professional certification may complement a non-Engineering degree. Familiarity with medical device regulations – 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 preferred.*
• Language Skills- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write reports and presentations that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively communicate information to top management.*
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Why Permobil is a great next step for you!**
1. You’ll make a difference. Every day
Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people’s lives.
2. You’ll make your mark as part of our future
We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.
3. You’ll feel welcome from day one
We’re known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.
4. You can have a lifestyle you love

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Who you are**
You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don’t follow the herd – you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we’re looking for.

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• *We will conduct selection continuously so send us your application today!

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*More about Permobil*
Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.
Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1600 team members in more than 15 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.
Fun facts about us: One of our products was 1 of 100 best inventions in Time magazine in 2021
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2021/6112517/permobil-explorer-mini/

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Berlin, WI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Quality Engineering: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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