MES QUALITY ENGINEER

JOB SUMMARY The MES Quality Engineer serves as the Site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) quality processes, ensuring effective deployment, compliance, traceability, and continuous improvement of manufacturing quality controls throughout the product lifecycle. The role acts as the primary interface between Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, IT, Operations, and Customers regarding MES-related quality processes, system controls, and regulatory compliance requirements. The MES Quality Engineer supports site objectives related to quality, operational excellence, process effectiveness, customer satisfaction, compliance, and continuous improvement while ensuring MES systems support manufacturing requirements, electronic DHR integrity, traceability, and risk management. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MES Quality System Ownership • Serve as Site SME for all MES quality-related processes and applications. • Own and maintain MES quality workflows, process routes, inspection points, and quality data collection requirements. • Ensure MES configuration complies with customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. • Lead MES quality standardization across manufacturing operations. • Drive adoption of best practices for electronic manufacturing records management. Traceability & Compliance • Ensure complete product traceability within MES, including:Material Lot TraceabilityPCB/PCBA Serial Number TraceabilityOperator TraceabilityEquipment TraceabilityProcess Revision TraceabilityDMR Revision Traceability • Support compliance with:ISO 13485FDA 21 CFR Part 820ISO 9001IATF 16949 (where applicable)Customer-specific requirements MES Process Control • Establish and maintain:Process Verification workflowsQuality GatesHold and Release ControlsElectronic Device History Records (eDHR)NCR workflowsRework routing controlsProcess escalation workflows • Ensure failed product disposition paths are defined and controlled within MES. Quality Engineering Support • Analyze MES quality performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities. • Support implementation of:APQPPFMEAControl PlanSPCMSACAPA8D Problem SolvingRoot Cause Analysis (RCA) • Lead MES-related investigations and corrective actions. Validation & Change Management • Support MES validation activities including:IQOQPQCSV (Computer System Validation) • Participate in:Engineering ChangesMES System ChangesNew Product Introduction (NPI)Process Validation Activities Continuous Improvement • Lead MES process enhancement projects. • Identify automation opportunities to improve:Quality ControlsTraceabilityProductivityData Integrity • Develop dashboards and reporting tools for quality monitoring. Audit & Customer Support • Support customer audits. • Support regulatory inspections. • Provide MES quality evidence and traceability records. • Present MES compliance status to management and customers. Training & Leadership • Train and mentor users on MES quality processes. • Provide guidance to:Quality EngineersManufacturing EngineersProduction SupervisorsOperators • Develop site competency related to MES quality controls. KEY DELIVERABLES Quality System Deliverables • MES Quality Procedures • MES Validation Documentation • Electronic DHR Compliance • MES Change Control Records Quality Performance Deliverables • Quality Route Verification Reports • Traceability Compliance Reports • Defect Analysis Reports • CAPA Effectiveness Reports • Quality Dashboard Metrics Compliance Deliverables • Audit Readiness • Regulatory Compliance Support • Customer Requirement Traceability • DMR Revision Traceability Controls MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES • Reports to Site Quality Manager or Regional Quality Manager. • Functions as Site MES Quality SME. • Provides technical leadership and mentoring to Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and MES users. • May lead cross-functional improvement projects. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Technical Knowledge • MES Systems (Shopfloor/MES) • Electronic Device History Records (eDHR) • Process Validation • Computer System Validation (CSV) • Traceability Systems • NCR and CAPA Management • PFMEA & Control Plans • SPC and MSA • Root Cause Analysis • 8D Methodology Leadership Competencies • Strong analytical skills • Change management • Cross-functional leadership • Training and coaching capability • Project management skills • Communication and presentation skills EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Education • Bachelor's Degree in:Quality Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering Preferred • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) • Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt • Lean Manufacturing Certification • ISO 13485 Lead Auditor Experience • Minimum 5–8 years in:Quality Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering/MES Implementation/Medical Device Manufacturing/Electronics Manufacturing