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Sr. Quality Systems Engineer - CAPA

Salary

$134k - $1184k

Min Experience

8 years

Location

San Jose, California, United States

JobType

full-time

About the job

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Overview

About the role

As a Sr. Quality Systems Engineer- CAPA, you will be responsible for maintaining and executing the Invisalign Multi-Site Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and improve product quality and processes. You will also assist with training, documentation and change control processes.

Role expectations

Lead and manage the CAPA process, including investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
Develop and maintain CAPA documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
Partner with global teams to provide an independent, technical review of CAPAs
Monitor the effectiveness of CAPA actions and make necessary adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
Conduct regular CAPA reviews and audits to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
Provide training and support to team members on CAPA processes and best practices.
Prepare and present CAPA reports to management and regulatory bodies as required.
Stay updated on industry regulations and standards related to CAPA and quality management.
Report on status of CAPA system in alignment with site and corporate KPI’s
Support harmonization of QMS elements following Global initiatives and incorporation of systems.
Lead and support ongoing Quality Improvement projects and initiatives.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree required
Quality professional with minimum 8 years of experience - advantage in medical device industry
At least 4 years of direct CAPA experience, owning CAPAs, performing, root cause analysis using a variety of problem solving methodologies, and ideally performing CAPA training.
Experience in medical device and knowledge in ISO13485 & 21 CFR Part 820
Ability to organize information effectively, prioritizing tasks according to their urgency and importance.
Ability to operate efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and lead end to end activities
Strong written and verbal communication skills and teamwork skills
Proficiency in Arena is an advantage
Fluent in English, spoken and written

Pay Transparency

If provided, base salary or wage rate ranges are the range in which Align reasonably expects to set a candidate’s pay for the posted position. Actual placement depends on the individual skills and experience level of a candidate plus the total compensation and equity across team members. For other locations outside of the primary location, the base salary range will be adjusted geographically.

For Field Sales roles, the salary listed is the base pay only and does not include the applicable incentive compensation plan. A cost of living adjustment may be added to base pay for higher cost areas in the U.S.

Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

General Description of All Benefits

We are pleased to provide a general description of the benefits Align offers to full-time employees in this position.

Family Benefits. Align offers employees and their eligible dependents medical (with a Health Savings Account option for some plan offerings), dental, and vision in accordance with those plans. Align also offers to employees:

Discounts on Invisalign and Vivera to employees and their eligible dependents after 90 days of employment
Back-up Child/Elder Care and access to a caregiving concierge
Family Forming Benefits – Available to Employees, and their spouse or domestic partner, covered under one of Align’s health plans
Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
Employee Assistance Program
Hinge Health Virtual Physical Therapy – Available to all employees and eligible dependents (age 18+) enrolled in an Align medical Plan

Employee benefits. Align offers its employees:

Short-term and long-term disability insurance in accordance with those plans.
Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner, and Child(ren) are available for purchase in accordance with those plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts – Employees may be eligible to participate in a health care account (including a limited health FSA if enrolled in a HDHP), dependent care account, and a pre-tax commuter benefit plan.
401k plan (with a discretionary Company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible earnings up to a maximum match of 3%.). Employer match vests after two years – 25% year one and 100% at year two. Align offers traditional, Roth, and after-tax options.
Employee Stock Purchase Program (Employees must work 20 hours or more and be employed on purchase date to be eligible).
Paid vacation of up to 17 days during the first full year of employment (currently accrued at the rate of 5.24 hours each pay-period), which carries over to a maximum cap of 30 days. Annual paid vacation time accrual increases based on tenure. Both exempt and non-exempt employees who work 32 hours or more per week receive prorated vacation accrual based on their regularly scheduled work hours and tenure.
Sick time is accrued throughout the year at the rate of one hour for every thirty worked. Employees can carry over unused sick leave each year, up to a maximum balance of 80 hours.
11 Company-designated paid holidays throughout the year.
If employed for at least 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave. If employed for less than 12 consecutive months, Align will grant up to 4 weeks of paid Parental Leave. All parental leave must be completed within one year of the birth or placement of the child. Parental leave is in addition to any state and/or local parental leave benefits. Three days of paid bereavement leave. In some cases, due to travel the amount of paid leave may be extended to 5 paid days off. To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.
Non-exempt employees will receive full pay for up to 10 days of jury duty. Exempt employees will receive their full salary during any week they serve and perform any work. Other insurance such as legal, critical illness, voluntary accident, long-term care, auto, home and pet insurance are available for purchase.

To the extent applicable state or local law offers more generous benefits, Align complies with any such law.

About the company

Designs and manufactures clear aligners and intraoral scanners.

Skills

Arena