Team Lead, Quality Engineering Containment

The Quality Engineer Team Lead is a leader in the department responsible for the effectiveness and efficiency of an engineering team and their ability to complete their investigations/projects/tasks.

- Teach/mentor team members about processes/systems associated with their teams in addition to Cook policy, culture, and history
- Provide oversight of the Containment process
- Provide technical and non-technical direction for investigations/projects/tasks
- Utilize problem solving and lean tools to drive process improvements
- Develop and manage metrics for the Containment process
- Monitor and report project progress, delays, and completions while involving management at the appropriate times
- Identify ways to expedite projects and avoid historical mistakes
- Give input on project resource estimates and current team resource allocation
- Identify and communicate training and developmental needs for team members to management
- Provide direct and frequent positive and constructive feedback on performance and improvement areas for team members, both through informal and formal means
- Perform functions and duties specific to the Quality Engineer Role
- Review and where appropriate, approve, team member documentation
- Communicate with other departments to identify and troubleshoot investigation/project/task issues
- Provide feedback to management on areas for improvement from a systems and personnel standpoint
- Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.

- Bachelor of Science in a related technical discipline
- A minimum of 2 years Cook experience or significant outside medical device experience
- A minimum of 2 years experience leading problem solving or improvement projects

Physical Requirements:

• Works under general office environment conditions

• Utilize close visual acuity for working with computers and equipment

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and communicate