System Engineer

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Summary
Responsible for SME validation, SME technical/process operative and supporting Project Manager PE, Manufacturing Engineering, in strategic and operative tasks.

Primary Responsibilities
·       Evaluation and documentation of product changes based on the system architecture, considering existing specifications, risk management, regulatory and standards
·       Development of test and verification plans for product changes and validations based on technical evaluation
·       Review of risk management in the context of product changes.
·       Monitoring the technical progress of product change projects.
·       Responsibility for planning and/ or execution of product tests.
·       Creation and maintenance of technical documentation in area of responsibility.
·       Collaborate with the quality department to ensure adherence to product standards and regulatory compliance.
·       Actively learn and deploy NGS (Novanta Growth System) initiatives and lead adoption of NGS principles in the area.

General Tasks
·       Preparation and review of verification/ validation plans/reports.
·       Conduct validations, tests and data analysis.
·       Preparation and review of technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
·       Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and cross-functional projects.
·       Development of test methods
·       Responsible for order and organization of the test rooms and laboratories

Required Experience, Education, Skills, Training and Competencies
·       Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (prefer Mechanical or Manufacturing)
·       1+ years of mfg. support experience in medical manufacturing and/or quality
·       Understanding of medical device production and regulatory standards (ISO 13485, ISO 14791)
·       English B2 level (spoken, written communication on daily basis)
·       Understanding of statistical tools and associated analytic tools
·       Experience with Problems Solving tools (ex: FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma)
·       MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
·       SAP knowledge (or similar ERP system) is a plus
·       Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy
·       Knowledge of medical materials usage and requirements is a plus
·       Self-motivated
·       Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Good Communication Skills

Travel Requirements
·       10-20%. Occasional visits to other Novanta facilities

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