Supervisor Design Assurance (m/f/d)

• Provide first-level leadership to the local Design Assurance team in Berlin
• Coordinate and supervise daily activities and priorities
• Ensure tasks are completed efficiently and in line with defined processes
• Support, motivate, and develop team members to build and maintain an engaged and high-performing team

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• Create overall quality plans, including document plans and V&V strategies
• Create and review design verification and validation plans for medical devices
• Review Design Control documentation in compliance with GLP, GDP, and FDA 21 CFR 820

• Act as a member of the risk management team
• Ensure:
  • Completeness and consistency of risk analyses
  • Evaluation of risk control measures, including impact on severity and probability
  • Availability of evidence for implementation and effectiveness of measures

• Contribute to Product / Design FMEA activities
• Support the creation of test specifications for series testing in cooperation with Quality Assurance
• Manage, maintain, and adjust calibration of measuring equipment
• Perform failure analysis of non-conforming units
• Initiate and actively support process improvements and harmonization activities
• Support and perform NC/CAPA activities in accordance with ISO 13485

• Ensure strict adherence to:
  • Quality requirements
  • Occupational safety regulations
  • Environmental regulations
• Follow and implement instructions from Quality and Environmental Management and Occupational Safety functions

• Degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
• 5 years of professional experience in a regulated industry
• Prior team leadership experience is an advantage

• Experience in product quality within highly regulated industries (medical devices preferred; automotive or aviation accepted)
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and quality management systems
• Experience with quality and statistical methods
• Experience in system, reliability, software, or hardware testing

• Strong ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
• Ability to coordinate tasks and assess team capabilities effectively
• Clear and professional communication across all organizational levels
• Structured, systematic, and quality-focused working style
• High level of reliability and integrity

• Fluent in English (minimum B2 level)
• Willingness to travel (approx. 10%)

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