Quality Engineer

Description:

Quality Engineer

Full-time / Permanent

Salaried $87K - $100K

About us:

Vander-Bend is a U.S.-based manufacturer dedicated to building the precision infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI. Our expertise in server racking and power delivery solutions provides the backbone for next-generation data centers, enabling hyperscalers and integrators to innovate and scale globally. With a focus on trusted, domestic manufacturing, we deliver quality, speed, and innovation at scale—redefining AI infrastructure for the future.

We are a newly created division of Vantedge Medical, the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. With a steadfast commitment to advancing technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it."

About the Role:

The Quality Engineer will provide support for product/process quality activities within Vantedge Medical. Areas of assignment may include: Product/Process improvement efforts, equipment validations, supplier quality performance and quality systems support.

Responsibilities:

• Generate internal quality reports based on CAPA, complaints and yield. Propose and drive product/process improvement initiatives.
• Work with suppliers and Vander-Bend’s Supply Chain department to improve overall performance.
• Maintain metrics to evaluate process performance and work with manufacturing to ensure that expectations are met.
• Coordinate PPQP activities (pFMEA, CP, Capability reports, GR&R etc.). Assist the Director of Quality in maintaining ISO 13485 QMS.
• Create/Update work instructions and procedures as needed.
• Lead and/or create equipment validation protocols and reports.
• Undertake additional responsibilities or activities as required by Director of Quality.

Requirements:

• Requires a 4-year degree in Quality/Mechanical/Industrial engineering or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of work experience in a related field in a medical device or manufacturing environment.
• Understand in depth quality systems, ISO 13485 and/or 9001 standards.
• Ability to create, review, and revise operating procedures, work instructions in English.
• Specific training and demonstrated success in applying quality problem solving method, such as fishbone diagrams, 5 why, FMEA, process capability analysis, hypothesis testing, DoE, SPC, etc.
• Minitab, JMP or other statistical software capabilities.