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AGA Medical Corporation, a medical technology company, is dedicated to the development, design, manufacture, and marketing of nitinol-based occlusion devices and accessories for the minimally invasive treatment of cardiovascular defects and peripheral vascular disease.

Product Quality Analyst

City: Plymouth Relocation Available: No
State/Province: MN
Country: United States Type (Duration): Regular, Full Time
Job Number: 1580
Functional Area: Quality Assurance
Division: Quality Assurance Work Hours:


As a Product Quality Analyst you will support to two key areas of daily AGA manufacturing; (1) you will facilitate Engineering Change Order processes within documentation control / configuration management system, and (2) you will lead Product Release to finished goods.

    Daily Documentation Control and Configuration Management (approximately 50% of time):
  • Provides necessary support to ensure proper creation, coordination, filing management, storage, and retrieval of all controlled engineering and quality system documentation.
  • Creates and maintains configuration for the Item Master List and Bill of Material (BOM); this includes consulting with Engineering Change Order originators to determine appropriate Item Master/BOM information based on engineering drawings and other product data.
  • Maintains established product configuration identification system including part numbering, naming, nomenclature, etc.
  • Trains appropriate AGA personnel on aspects of the documentation control system as required.
  • Maintains currency of related databases.
  • Assures that documentation conforms to appropriate AGA and Regulatory requirements.

    Daily Product Release to Finished Goods (approximately 50% of time):
  • Leads the day-to-day processes associated with the release of products to Finished Goods.
  • Compiles documentation in preparation for product release, ensuring information is present, accurate, and meets all requirements. When issues are identified, the Analyst leads resolution efforts.
  • Assures microbiology laboratory receives documentation and product required to complete LAL and bioburden testing in a timely manner. Also reviews laboratory test reports for acceptability.
  • Responsible for providing daily product release updates daily in Quality Log and upon demand
  • Ensures that priorities and actions are transparent to cross-functional team members and that goals are being met; this will often involve reprioritizing efforts and balancing documentation control/configuration management demands with the day-to-day demands of releasing product.
  • Serves as primary contact for sterilization documentation or laboratory documentation issues.
  • Maintains a broad-based knowledge of Regulations, AGA SOPs and practices, and evolving regulatory trends; assesses them for impact on AGA and implements change accordingly.
  • Writes, reviews, and approves procedures; updates product release procedures as necessary.
  • Performs quality trending on a monthly basis. Recommends and implements improvements for better system utilization to improve efficiencies and minimize errors.
  • Maintains a visual workplace, utilizing Lean 5S techniques.

    The successful candidate must possess the following educational and skill requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in Documentation Control, Product Release, or combination thereof.
  • Previous experience in the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry.
  • Superior communication skills and proven ability to produce clear, accurate documentation.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and harmonize information with related technical documentation.
  • Prior experience with Agile and JD Edwards preferred.


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We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and much more.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

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5050 Nathan Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55442
USA
Toll Free: 1-888-546-4407
Phone: 1-763-513-9227
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