Principal Quality Management Systems Specialist, Sterilization

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Tijuana, B.C. 22476, Mexico
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Work flexiblity: Onsite Req ID: R528684 Employee type: Full Time Job category: RAQA Travel: 10% Relocation: No

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Job description

What you will do

  • Ensure compliance and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) at the Stryker Sterilization facility in Tijuana, Mexico.

  • Act as a subject matter expert on FDA Quality System Regulation, MDSAP regulations, ISO 11135, and ISO 13485 standards.

  • Support internal and external quality system audits, ensuring compliance.

  • Lead investigations, manage non-conformances (NC), and perform CAPA review and approval tasks.

  • Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards related to the QMS, in collaboration with Corporate RAQAC analytics.

  • Train new QMS specialists on Stryker’s procedures and sterilization quality management systems.

  • Plan and execute internal audits based on the processes of the sterilization organization.

  • Coordinate and provide applicable compliance training.

  • Interpret and apply regulations such as FDA, ISO, MDSAP, EU MDR, and Stryker policies.

  • Conduct trend analysis on key performance indicators and organize Management Reviews.

What you need

  • BS in a science, engineering, or related discipline. Master’s degree or equivalent preferred.
  • 7+ years of similar experience in a high regulated industry.
  • Exerience with the following regulations/standards preferred: 21 CFR Part 820, MDSAP, ISO standards (e.g., ISO 13485:2016, ISO 14971:2019) and ISO 11135 – Ethylene Oxide Sterilization.
  • Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, statistical techniques, environmental controls and basic Regulatory requirements for medical devices.
  • Strong knowledge of quality management system processes (NC/CAPA, Complaints Handling, Management Review, Quality Planning, etc.).
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish).
  • Utilize proper software to maintain project records, MS Office, SharePoint, Visio and Power BI.
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