Endo Pharmaceuticals Rochester , MI 48307
Posted 2 months ago
Why Endo?
We want the best and brightest people at Endo to help us achieve our mission to develop and deliver life-enhancing products through focused execution. Our nearly 3,000 global team members understand the important role we play in delivering healthcare and are dedicated to supporting each other as we work to bring the best treatments forward. Our shared values of Integrity & Quality, Innovation, Drive, Collaboration and Empathy guide our team and enable us to deliver upon our vision of helping everyone we serve live their best life.
At Endo, we are building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.
The Principal Quality Engineering Independently supports the most complex projects, collaborating with other quality, engineering, and manufacturing operations functions to ensure the quality aspects of validation and qualification activities, performing various types of analysis and generating and reviewing internal investigations, CAPAs, and change controls. Leads multi-functional teams in special, highly sensitive, and/or cross-site projects. Leads investigations, corrective actions, continuous improvement projects, and process capability improvements. Coaches personnel across departments in quality processes and mentors more junior Quality Engineers in the use of decision-making tools.
Scope of Authority - span of control (work unit, site, department, division, etc.), monetary value of budget/spend authority ( capital, operating, etc.), P&L responsibility, etc.
Typically works with multiple sites and has some monetary budget authority
Key Accountabilities - key outcomes/deliverables, the major responsibilities, and % of time
Accountability
Responsibilities
% of Time
Validation & Qualification
40%
Analysis
Demonstrates break-through thinking to solve complex problems
Leads multi-functional teams in special, highly sensitive, and/or cross-site projects
Mentors more junior Quality Engineers in the use of decision-making tools
Performs statistical analysis for the identification of trends
Collaborates with other departments to implement improvements
30%
Compliance
Coaches personnel across departments in quality processes
Provides subject matter expertise to support other departments (e.g. change controls, SOPs, CAPAs, investigation etc.) to ensure compliance with cGMPs
Reviews and approves engineering Change Controls
Collaborates with other departments to ensure quality standards are in place
Leads investigations, corrective actions, continuous improvement projects, and process capability improvements (FMEA, root cause analysis, process mapping, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, etc.)
Authors/revises department SOPs that reflect current practices and are in compliance with FDA and other regulatory requirements and guidances
25%
Metrics
5%
Total
100%
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Minimal acceptable level of education, work experience and certifications required for the job
Knowledge
Proficiency in a body of information required for the job
e.g. knowledge of FDA regulations, GMP/GLP/GCP, Lean Manufacturing, Six-Sigma, etc.
Skills
&
Abilities
Often referred to as "competencies", leadership attributes, skills, abilities or behaviors that may be enterprise, functional or job specific e.g. coaching, negotiation, calibration, technical writing etc.
Ability to lead teams
Ability to coach personnel across departments and to mentor other Quality Engineers
Ability to display and analyze data in a logical manner
Good communication skills, including reading and understanding technical instructions
Good attention to detail
Solid organizational skills
Ability to take initiative, set priorities and follow through on assignments
Physical Requirements
Physical & mental requirements e.g. lift 40 pounds, walk across plant/warehouse, business travel (% of time), driving as part of work responsibilities, etc.
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours
Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including respirators, gloves, etc.
Manual dexterity
Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At Endo, our diversity unites and empowers us as One Team, and we are committed to cultivating, and valuing, each person's unique perspective. We actively promote a culture of inclusion that draws strength from our broad spectrums of diversity, including race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, color, sexual orientation, disability status, age, and all our other unique characteristics, qualifications, demonstrated skills, achievements, and contributions, backgrounds, experiences, cultures, styles, and talents.
EEO Statement:
At Endo we firmly believe in the principles of equal employment opportunity and strive to create an atmosphere where all employees, regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability (including pregnancy), age, or military or veteran status, feel valued, respected, and empowered. Our commitment to EEO extends to every aspect of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, terminations, and all other employment practices. We are dedicated to ensuring that all employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and merit.
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