The Senior Software Quality Engineer is accountable for supporting the Research Centre Ireland (RCI) site, RCI Project teams and/or other projects intended to enhance RCI’s operational effectiveness, including the initial creation of a Quality Management System for the RCI site. The Sr. Quality Engineer focuses on the creation of quality processes and procedures at the RCI site which support design control, process control & validation, supplier management and technology transfer based on industry and BD best practices.
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About The Role
The Senior Software Quality Engineer plays a pivotal role as an emerging Subject Matter Expert within cross-functional project teams, particularly in areas such as new product development, manufacturing transfer, and special initiatives. This role ensures that software-related deliverables meet customer expectations and comply with a wide range of regulatory standards, including 21CFR820, 21CFR11, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, IVDD 98/79/EEC, and EU MDR 2017/745.
Main Responsibilities Will Include
* Develop, enhance and maintain strategies and plans to improve the overall quality of software, including test coverage and system performance.
* Provides strategic and tactical support of the Quality Engineering Function, based on an understanding of 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO Requirements.
* Owns and facilitates the Design Review and Functional Review Process for software products.
* Collaborates with Manufacturing and R&D to support software products, driving design improvements and monitoring measurable enhancements.
* Ensures BD PI Systems divisional, departmental policies, procedures, practices, and facilities are in compliance with all applicable regulatory guidelines.
* Represent the Quality Function for New Product Development Core Teams and/or Technology Transfer Core Team
* Plays a key role as a core team member in software development projects, handling various tasks such as requirements, SW development planning, risk management, V&V, and other work.
* Remediates software-related audit findings and CAPAs.
About You
* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Software or Biomedical Engineering or other relevant technical area with 6 to 7 years of experience, where 4 of those years are progressive experience in software development or lifecycle management.
* Ability and skill to effectively manage multiple tasks and lead execution of change management plans
* Ability and skill to handle the Quality function for design projects, reliability concepts for complex systems, validation planning and statistical sampling, Six Sigma root cause analysis tools and project management techniques
* Ability to effectively write communications that ensure clarity, accuracy and consideration of the audience
* Ability to speak with clarity and express points of view in a variety of settings: one-on-one interactions, group meetings, and formal presentations
* Ability to listen to others, including associates, managers, peers and customers, when making decisions and solving problems
* Ability and skill to analyse using systematic analysis tools that include root cause, failure analysis and risk assessment to gather critical information and diagnose
* Ability to drive for results and effectively work through conflicts in working teams by facilitating conflict resolution
* Working knowledge and understanding of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 21 CFR 820 and International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.
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