Use your knowledge and experience in supporting the Quality Management System at Cochlear to work for a world leader and make a difference to people around the world.
- Top 100 medical device company and market-leader in implantable hearing devices
- Support the Quality Management System for product development and manufacturing
- Assure that product quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle
Salary: commensurate with experience + benefits
Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear when other options no longer provide benefits. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- In order to help Cochlear bring new products to market that help people with hearing loss, we are recruiting for a Quality Engineer in our Manufacturing and R&D center based in Boulder, CO.
- To be successful in this role you’ll be able to implement, support and improve the Quality Management System at a medical device product development and manufacturing site. You’ll work collaboratively with product development and manufacturing teams to review and approve documents and manage changes. This specialist role is responsible for assuring that quality standards are met throughout the entire lifecycle of the product from concept through development, into manufacturing and post-market support.
- In this permanent role you’ll make a significant contribution to Cochlear’s successful history of innovation by applying your knowledge of quality assurance in a product development environment. You will know you have been successful in this role when you’ve helped to drive continuous improvement in the Quality Management System to meet the growing needs of the business.
Key Requirements:
To add value to Cochlear in this role you’ll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience in your application and at interview:
- At least five years experience working as a quality engineer in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industry;
- Experience in a multi-disciplinary (electronics, software/firmware, mechanical) device level design team environment;
- Experience with/working knowledge of statistical techniques and software;
- Experience with audit of suppliers & subcontractors;
- Experience with/working knowledge of common inspection and measurement tools and equipment;
- Experience performing day to day QA support of engineering and manufacturing activities;
- Experience with all aspects of an internal audit program including program management, audit documentation, audit performance, and follow-up;
- Bachelor degree or higher in engineering or related technical discipline.
Working for Cochlear:
Cochlear pioneered and is the global leader in the research and development, manufacture and marketing of implantable hearing solutions. Cochlear’s global headquarters is located in Sydney, Australia where we design and manufacture the leading cochlear implant devices in the world. A success story in the commercialization of R&D, Cochlear has a 60% share of the global market, employs more than 2,500 people worldwide, operates directly in over 20 countries and sells in over 100 countries. Over 250,000 people across more than 100 countries now experience hearing as a recipient of a Cochlear hearing solution.
Cochlear can offer:
- The Work – A high impact job supporting world leading technology
- The Organization – A global leader in active implantable medical device hearing technology
- The Opportunity – To make a difference to the quality of people’s lives and grow your career
As a world-leader in innovative medical devices, Cochlear encourages continuous learning for employees. Visit Cochlear Careers for more information.
Apply now by completing your application form online.
Cochlear is an equal employment opportunity organization.
Applicants must meet the application criteria to be considered.
