Quality Engineering Manager İş İlanı

At Fresenius Medical Care, we are the global leader in kidney care, committed to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, innovative products, services, and care across the entire healthcare journey. Guided by our vision—“Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.”—we work with purpose and compassion, supported by a global team of over 125,000 employees. Within our Care Enablement segment, we develop and provide life-sustaining medical products, digital health solutions, and therapies that empower clinical teams and improve patient outcomes. Our FME Reignite strategy drives transformation through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Our values guide how we work: We Care for our patients, each other, and our communities We Connect across teams and borders to deliver excellence together We Commit to doing things the right way— growing with purpose and leading kidney care with integrity and innovation At our Antalya plant in Turkey, we focus on the production of high-quality components used in dialysis therapy, including bloodlines, tubing systems, and accessories. With a dedicated team of 1,600 employees, our facility utilizes advanced technologies such as bloodline assembly, automated sub-assembly, extrusion, injection molding, and ETO sterilization. This site plays a vital role in Fresenius Medical Care’s commitment to enhancing patient care worldwide. Join our passionate team and be part of this global impact! Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electronics, Manufacturing, or a related field), Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing or Process Engineering within a regulated medical device environment, including at least 3 years in a leadership position, Excellent command of English, both oral and written, Strong knowledge of medical device quality systems and regulations, including ISO 13485, EU MDR, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 14971, and MDSAP, Proven experience leading complex manufacturing investigations, CAPA activities, root cause analysis, and quality improvement initiatives, Hands-on experience with manufacturing risk management, PFMEA, process validation, and technology/design transfer projects, Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills; experience with Minitab or similar statistical software is preferred, Knowledge of manufacturing technologies such as injection molding, extrusion, automation, assembly, bonding, or sealing processes is an advantage, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred, Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, Living in Antalya or willing to relocate. Key Responsibilities Lead and standardize Quality Engineering activities across multiple manufacturing sites producing medical devices. Drive the investigation and resolution of complex product and process quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, statistical analysis, etc.). Provide technical leadership for CAPA, nonconformance, deviation, and investigation processes, ensuring effective and sustainable corrective actions. Analyze quality data, complaints, process performance, and manufacturing trends to identify systemic issues and improvement opportunities. Support customer complaint investigations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine product, process, material, or design-related root causes. Lead cross-functional teams involving Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs to drive quality improvements. Support new product introductions, design transfers, manufacturing transfers, and process changes while ensuring quality risks are effectively managed. Participate in risk management activities, including PFMEA, validation strategies, process controls, and critical quality characteristic assessments. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect prevention, process robustness, yield improvement, and operational excellence. Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, EU MDR 2017/745, FDA regulations, ISO 14971, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Support internal and external audits and provide technical expertise related to quality systems, investigations, CAPA, and process controls. Establish and promote standardized Quality Engineering practices, tools, and best practices across manufacturing sites. Develop and monitor quality performance metrics and communicate significant quality risks and improvement opportunities to senior management.