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Quality Engineer

Merck Group
5 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Jaffrey, New Hampshire, US, 03452
$67,700 - $101,600 USD yearly

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Merck Group’s MilliporeSigma Quality Engineer role in Jaffrey NH is an onsite full‑time opportunity to maintain quality in a regulated device manufacturing setting. You’ll guide disposition of nonconforming products, lead investigations, drive CAPAs, support FMEA risk assessments, and oversee validation and equipment qualification while performing data analysis. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s in engineering or science with 1+ year in quality; preferred master’s and 2+ years, plus knowledge of ISO and FDA regulations (ISO 9001, 13485 or 21 CFR 820, 210, 211), CAPA/Change Control, Minitab, and Lean Six Sigma with CQE credentials. Note sponsorship not offered; US work eligibility required. Salary $67,700-$101,600 plus benefits. To apply, tailor your resume with quantified outcomes, use STAR stories, highlight cross‑functional collaboration and regulatory expertise, and apply via the company careers site.


 

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

 

Your Role

We are seeking a motivated Quality Engineer to join our team supporting device manufacturing at the Jaffrey site. This role provides support in ensuring product quality, compliance with cGMP, ISO, and internal Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, and managing investigations within a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. Duties include:

  • Provide quality engineering guidance for the disposition of non-conforming products and raw materials using risk based and GMP compliant approaches.
  • Lead investigations related to internal failures, customer complaints, and process excursions using structured methodologies (e.g., Fishbone, 5 Why); ensure investigations are thorough, timely and drive robust CAPAs.
  • Lead and/or participate in product/process risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) and partner with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues impacting filter production yield, and customer delivery.
  • Provide guidance and support for product and process changes by collaborating with the cross-functional team ensuring changes are risk based, documented, and implemented in compliance with internal procedures and applicable industry standards and regulations.
  • Provide guidance for product validation and equipment qualifications by establishing acceptance criteria, statistical sampling plans, performing data analysis, and reviewing validation protocols and reports
  • Create or revise Standard Operating Procedures, Test Methods and other documents.
  • Perform statistical analysis and trending to assess and monitor product or process performance.
  • Provide guidance and support for shelf-life studies both accelerated and real-time aging, including protocol creation, data analysis, out of specification investigation, and report creation.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or other technical discipline (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or a similar field).
  • 1+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or other technical role in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Science, or other technical discipline (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or a similar field).
  • 2+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or other technical role in a regulated (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device) manufacturing setting with proven track record of successful performance.
  • Working Knowledge of ISO & FDA regulations (such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485 or 21 CFR 820, 210 & 211).
  • Demonstrated experience leading quality investigations including root cause analysis and defining corrective/preventative actions.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with Customers and across all organizational levels
  • Pragmatic, risk-based decision-maker with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Collaborative and motivated team player with experience using data analysis tools such as Minitab and working knowledge of Electronic Quality Systems including CAPA, Change Control, and documentation management processes.
  • Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification and ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) credentials.

 

Pay Range for this position: $67,700.00 -$101,600.00 annually

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.  

 

 

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Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!