Carnegie Mellon University · 2 months ago
Quality Systems Engineer - College of Engineering - Department of Mechanical Engineering
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expCarnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world’s most renowned education institutions. They are seeking a Quality Systems Engineer to join their Department of Mechanical Engineering, where the role involves developing and evaluating a cancer detection device kit while ensuring compliance with quality standards and project management processes.
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Responsibilities
Establishing quality standards for manufactured systems
Tracking metrics of systems
Facilitate handoff scheduling and material transfers between labs/institutions
Advise leadership on materials quality, variability, and process scalability
Support the Project Manager in collecting and maintaining status and other reports
Collect and track project updates from research teams and emerging initiatives
Support the Project Manager in facilitating project documentation in digital forms (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, project management software, and collaboration tools)
Support the Project Manager in tracking and supporting research compliance requirements on supported awards, including human subjects (IRB) and animal (IACUC) protocols, clinical trials, export controls, and other compliance-related requirements
Provide technical support for all aspects of the program, including reviewing technical information from all project teams, attending technical project meetings, reviewing submissions from project teams to ensure technical accuracy and completeness, and facilitating initial reviews and compilation for funding agency reviewers
Assist with the technical aspects of the development of award or project-related policies and procedures
Provide technical support for coordinating shared resources and facilities as needed by project teams
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Successful background check
Excellent verbal and written communication; interpersonal skills
Technical background and competence in working on large, multidisciplinary projects
Preferred
Doctorate degree preferred in Engineering, Computational Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Genetics or related field
2+ Years of Postdoctoral Research experience preferred
Experience in clinical trials and biomedical devices is a plus
Laboratory expertise in DNA nanotechnology and/or molecular programming. Strong skills in analytical chemistry are a plus
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off
Observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$488.58MKey Investors
ICANNAppalachian Regional CommissioneBPF Foundation
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M
2024-08-29Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
Chirag Patel
Adjunct Professor
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