Quality Engineer I

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better. 

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing, and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future. 

Purpose of the Job:

The role of Quality Engineer I is integral to the on-going compliance of the manufacturing and distribution processes.  The Quality Engineer may be involved in all stages of the product life cycle --- Product design, manufacturing support, and post-launch maintenance.

Key Activities:

Participates in efforts in conjunction with manufacturing and engineering to develop plans for continual improvement of product and process quality. 

Ensures that decisions are made based on sound Quality principles and regulatory guidelines.

Management of nonconformances for assigned areas of QA oversight.  Assist/perform failure investigations, using root cause analysis tools, and proposing/implementing systemic corrective actions. Execute CAPA effectiveness verifications to confirm that the corrective actions implemented are effective.

Trending of key quality metrics, including nonconformances.  Preparation of trend reports and presentations for management.  Evaluate metrics to identify areas of potential process improvement.  Assist in implementation of process improvements.

Quality oversight of validation activities for assigned areas of oversight, including QA review and approval of validation documentation.

Create and revise quality related documentation.  Review and approval of operations records for assigned areas of quality oversight.

Scope of Position:

Role has no budget responsibility for department spending.

Size of Team: individual contributor.

Responsibility is limited to Greenville Location

Qualififications:

Education:  Four-year college degree (BA/BS) required in fields such as lifesciences, physical sciences, or engineering.

Certifications preferred: CQA, CQE, and CQM.

0-3 years Quality experience, 1 year minimum in medical devices or pharmaceutical manufacturing.  (i.e., 21CFR210, 21CFR211, 21CFR820, ISO 13485).

Demonstrated understanding of GMPs and quality system regulations. 

Experience with nonconformance investigations and root cause analysis preferred.

Ability to trend and graph data for presentation to management.

Special Skills:  Detail oriented, well organized, and the ability to multi-task and shift priorities when needed to meet operational requirements and customer demand. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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