Supplier Quality Engineer II

The Supplier Quality Engineer II will be part of a small and nimble Quality and Regulatory group that is creating revolutionary devices to improve sample collection and integrity for critical in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests. You will provide quality leadership and guidance responsible for consistent implementation, improvement and compliance to the Magnolia’s Quality System and global regulatory requirements including, but not limited to: FDA (§21 CFR 820, ISO13485, Canadian Medical Device Regulatory (CMDR), and EU MDR 745). In collaboration with multi-departmental stakeholders from Product Development, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance, this role develops procedures, workflows, and manages the supplier quality program.

A strong sense of ownership, great communication skills, and excellent time management skills will ensure success at Magnolia. The right individual to join our team is a self-starter with a dive in and get-it-done approach to trying new ideas, prototyping, and solving problems. The SQE will be motivated to create products that work elegantly to solve real clinical problems, help patients, and make the job better and easier for clinicians.

About us

Magnolia Medical is an emerging growth commercial-stage medical device company developing products and solutions that address critical challenges for healthcare systems globally. Magnolia Medical Technologies is a privately held organization, delivering revolutionary solutions to challenges that have long plagued our healthcare system. We design and build products that significantly improve patient outcomes. We have launched the innovative and broadly patented Steripath® blood collection system, the only device on the market proven to significantly reduce false positive blood cultures - the standard-of-care for diagnosing sepsis. We have achieved outstanding clinical results and proudly count some of the most respected healthcare systems in the country as early customers. We are offering qualified candidates an opportunity to get in early and help build a company dedicated to improving the health and well-being of millions of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the Supplier Quality program including (but not limited to) maintaining Magnolia’s ASL, leading and/or participating in supplier audits, trend analysis for supplier metrics, managing SCARs.
• Collaborate with Suppliers to assure ongoing QMS compliance
• Support cross-functional engineering teams with activities such as design change analysis and design requirements, and ensure compliance with applicable processes and regulations
• Identify and assist with implementing improvements to the Quality Management System
• Participate in internal and external audits and regulatory inspections
• Review quality records and documentation

Personal Qualities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a highly-oriented process approach (RCA, DMAIC, Six Sigma)

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others in both one-on-one interactions as well as team activities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Organized, hands-on, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

Skills & Experience:

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in a medical device manufacturing environment, supplier management, or other regulated industries
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science field
• Quality Management System and Document Management Experience
• Expertise with 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485
• Knowledge with ISO 14971 and EU MDR and CE regulatory requirements
• Strong experience participating in audits. Experience leading audits preferred.
• Experience with process/equipment validations
• Strong in Microsoft Office
• Strong technical writing skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, including bonus
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 410(k) and stock options
• Hybrid work schedule
• Competitive PTO plan

Magnolia Medical Technologies is committed to the continued development and successful marketing of innovative products that will improve the way healthcare is practiced around the world. We offer competitive compensation based on experience level, along with benefits, career growth opportunities, and incentives (including equity) to the most qualified candidates in the marketplace. Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

More about Magnolia Medical Technologies

The company’s flagship product, Steripath® Initial Specimen Diversion Device® for blood culture collection and contamination prevention, has been clinically proven in 17 clinical studies including 5 peer-reviewed publications to virtually eliminate the preventable error of blood culture contamination and false positive results for the diagnosis of Sepsis – delivering a reduction in false positives of up to 92% with 12-month sustained contamination rates as low as 0.2% and an average annualized cost savings of ~$1M.

Magnolia Medical is committed to the continued development and successful marketing of innovative products that will transform the way healthcare is practiced around the world.  The company supports this effort by offering competitive compensation, incentive packages, benefits and career growth opportunities to the most qualified candidates in the marketplace. Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information, visitmagnolia-medical.com

** Must be willing to submit to a criminal background check upon offer of employment.*

*** As a condition of employment with Magnolia Medical Technologies, you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or qualify for a reasonable accommodation.*