Quality Engineer

As a Quality Engineer at Cytiva, you're responsible for supporting the transfer from New Product Innovations to high-volume manufacturing. You will develop quality control plans, implement Standard Operating Procedures, manage Non-conformance, CAPA, and Complaint processes, and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean principles. Your technical expertise will be crucial in ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction.

To become a Quality Engineer at Cytiva, you need a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field such as Biomedical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent work experience. You should also have at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and demonstrable knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools for problem-solving and risk assessment.

At Cytiva, continuous improvement is at the heart of what we do. As a Quality Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to suggest and implement practices based on manufacturing quality trend analysis, support Kaizen events, and utilize Danaher Business System tools to drive enhancements. This collaborative environment encourages you to contribute to the evolution of our processes actively.

The work environment at Cytiva is dynamic and inclusive, filled with diverse professionals who are passionate about making a difference in human health. As a Quality Engineer, you can expect a supportive culture that encourages collaboration and continuous learning, enabling you to grow your skills while working on challenges that matter in a fun and engaging atmosphere.

Yes, the Quality Engineer position at Cytiva comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan for eligible employees, ensuring work-life balance and wellness for all team members.

In answering this question, highlight relevant experiences in managing quality control processes. Discuss specific tools you've used, such as statistical methods or Lean Six Sigma principles, and how they benefitted past projects. Providing quantitative results will showcase your impact.

When answering this question, use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Describe the context, the actions you took to investigate and resolve the issue, and the positive outcome. This will demonstrate your problem-solving and analytical skills as a Quality Engineer.

Explain your approach to prioritization, such as using performance metrics or Lean methodologies. Illustrate with examples where you balanced multiple tasks effectively while ensuring quality standards were met, showing your ability to manage time and resources wisely.

Share a specific initiative you've led, describing the process you followed, the stakeholders involved, and the improvements achieved. Focus on how your role as a Quality Engineer added value to the initiative and the techniques you employed, like root cause analysis, to drive results.

Be prepared to discuss the specific software and tools you’ve used, such as Veeva, SAP, or other quality management systems. Highlight how these tools enhanced your work in ensuring product quality and compliance within manufacturing processes.

Emphasize your understanding of relevant regulations and how you stay updated. Discuss any experience executing audits, documentation maintenance, and employee training to foster a culture of compliance within a team, showcasing your commitment to quality assurance.

Articulate your belief in the importance of teamwork in quality engineering. Provide examples from past experiences where collaboration with other departments, such as production or supply chain, led to improved quality outcomes. This shows your interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within diverse teams.

Discuss your preferred documentation methods, such as using software platforms for reporting issues and trends. Mention how clear and concise documentation aids in communication and ensures that stakeholders are informed, ultimately enhancing product quality and compliance.

Provide insight into your experience managing supplier quality, discussing approaches like regular supplier audits, performance reviews, and communication techniques that have ensured quality. Explain how you would apply this at Cytiva to drive improvements in supplier-related issues.

Express your passion for the Life Sciences industry and how Cytiva's mission aligns with your values. Talk about your enthusiasm for contributing to meaningful projects that improve human health, highlighting your eagerness to grow and learn within such a supportive and innovative environment.