Senior QA Associate
India
Job Description
Senior QA Associate
| Chennai, Tamil NaduMadurai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

To customize| implement and support quality processes for multiple projects with objective towards improving product/project quality| reducing the rework and improving customer satisfaction

Key Responsibilities

1. To facilitate project for process piloting| process tailoring| progress reviews
2. To do process audits for the processes assigned in a particular project
3. To do process trainings for the new incumbents
4. To define process for the project assigned as per the quality standards

Skill Requirements

SCAR Implementation and Closure:

  • Open SCARs must be taken through formal closure- Implement corrective actions and formally close all open SCARs with appropriate evidence by 30 September.
  • Detailed review of open SCAR records to understand current status and gaps. Categorization of SCARs by supplier, product family, age, and severity.
  • Supplier follow-ups and coordination, Documentation completeness, Verification of implemented actions and Closure readiness aligned with FDA QSR expectations
  • Establish an inspection-ready supplier control framework through procedure gap assessment, ASL validation, and need-based supplier requalification.
  • Supplier follow-ups to obtain:
    • Containment evidence. Root cause analysis documentation
    • Corrective action implementation details
  • Verification and documentation of implementation evidence
  • Support for effectiveness checks, as defined by client procedures
  • Preparation of complete SCAR closure documentation aligned to the client QMS and FDA QSR requirements

Supplier Controls and ASL Remediation

  • Gap assessment of the global purchasing & supplier management procedure against actual practices at the El Paso site
  • Documentation of identified gaps across process, roles, records, and controls
  • Validation of approximately ASL suppliers, including:
    • Classification as active or inactive
    • Mapping to products and supplier criticality
  • Execution of need-based supplier requalification, including:
    • Updated supplier qualification forms
    • Risk assessment and supporting documentation review.
  • Support for supplier record migration readiness into Teamcenter (as per client-defined scope and rules).

Basic Qualifications:

  • Proven ability to lead multiple SCAR Implementation and Supplier Controls projects.
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Project.
  • Full time Degree in a relevant engineering field is required (i.e., Mechanical) with 5-6 years in supplier quality function.
  • Candidates with prior experience in Medical Devices will be required.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.  Ability to write and independently manage the required technical documentation.
  • Knowledge of the following standards: 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.

Other Requirements

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