The Life Science Career Network 

CTC are specialised industry experts who can help companies source the best talent and provide reliable HR and consulting services, support varied candidates in finding promising career opportunities and offer the latest in skill development training programmes.

Lead Quality Engineer QS

Our client is a Medical Device company with a focus on Ophthalmology located in the East of Switzerland. We are looking for a Lead Quality Engineer QS for a permanent position to be based in the St. Gallen area of Switzerland.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support of the development teams with quality-related issues;
  • Create test concepts for components/assemblies in cooperation with development, process development and suppliers;
  • Independently plan and implement supplier audits, as well as monitor deviations (including effectiveness checks);
  • Develop of processes within the QA topics;
  • Monitor and process non-conformities to ensure an adequate and timely completion of tasks;
  • Identify and track error messages from suppliers in German and English in coordination with procurement;
  • Manage suppliers in quality related topics;
  • Collect, maintain and systematically analyze/evaluate quality data;
  • Implement and ensure continuous improvement of the quality management system to ensure product quality and regulatory requirements;
  • Lead internal QA training courses.

Requirements:

  • Relevant Swiss working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required;
  • Engineering FH/Uni degree, preferably in the field of medical technology or comparable with a focus on quality management;
  • Professional experience in the QM environment in medical technology, pharmaceutical industry or comparable highly regulated field;
  • In-depth knowledge of European and US regulations, directives and standards (EN ISO 13485, Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR), FDA 21 CFR 821 etc. or a comparable industry such as pharmaceuticals);
  • Very good knowledge of spoken and written German and English.

Would you like to learn more about CTC and the opportunity outlined? Please, get in contact with us.

Apply for job