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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.
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Product Quality Analyst
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| City: Plymouth
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Relocation Available: No |
| State/Province: MN
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| Country: United States |
Type (Duration): Regular, Full Time
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| Job Number: 1580 |
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| Functional Area: Quality Assurance
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| Division: Quality Assurance |
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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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AGA Medical Corporation
5050 Nathan Lane North
Plymouth, MN 55442
USA
Toll Free: 1-888-546-4407
Phone: 1-763-513-9227
Fax: 1-763-513-9226
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