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PDQ Technical Services Coordinator
PDQ Technical Services Manager

PDQ Technical Services Coordinator

Position Overview

• Conducts technical reviews of products related to: raw materials, final product construction, manufacturing processes.
• Provides direction to the China based sourcing team with regard to raw material and supplier and contractor qualification.
• Maintains up-to-date technical standards for priMED’s products.
• Maintains the company patent portfolio.
• Reports to the Management Team on any major issues.

• Maintains appropriate communication (i.e. databases.)
• Develops strategies for continuous improvement of the products.
• Strives for product innovations/improvements.
• Supports R&D Projects including government funded projects, (i.e. IRAP.)

• Minimum 4 year University degree, with a specialization in Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years on the job experience with materials, product design, and/or process development (preferably with medical devices).
• Registration with APEGGA (P.Eng preferred).
• Knowledge of technical software, (i.e. AutoCAD, Adobe, etc.)
• Exposure to the patent process (international).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 and quality system regulations etc. would be an asset.
• Knowledge of technical standards (i.e. ASTM, ISO etc.) and the application of, an asset.
• Expertise in nonwoven fabrics and any related materials a definite asset.

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and organizational skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency in a Windows based environment, working Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret specialized material and technical manuals (i.e., MSDS, test reports, scientific literature, regulatory standards).
• Ability to write complex and specialized material such as test reports and procedures, technical reports and internal memos.
  
  

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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PDQ Technical Services Manager

Position Overview:

The Technical Services Manager oversees all technical aspects of priMED’s products including (preliminary) technical feasibility, material selection, design solutioning, and manufacturing/process development etc. This role involves managing certain quality systems (QS) of the company including raw materials, supplier, and contractor programs as well as interacting heavily with design control, validation and specification management.  As part of this role the Technical Services Manager ensures these programs are functioning effectively with proper tracking, communication and documentation. In addition to these programs, the Technical Services Manager is involved in the company IP including patent protection and also responsible to ensure that the programs are in compliance with and meeting regulatory requirements of ISO13485/QSR etc.

• Conducts technical reviews of products related to: raw materials, final product construction, manufacturing processes.
• Manages the raw material program.
• Manages the supplier program.
• Manages the contractor program, i.e. external laboratories.
• Maintains up-to-date technical standards for priMED’s products.
• Manages the company patent portfolio.
• Reports to the management team on any major issues.

• Maintains appropriate communication i.e., databases.
• Develops strategies for continuous improvement of the quality system.
• Continually strives for product innovations/improvements.
• Supports R&D Projects including government funded projects, i.e. IRAP.
• Supports the rest of the QPD team as needed

• Minimum 4 year University degree, with a specialization in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years on the job experience with materials, product design, and/or process development (preferably with medical devices)
• Registration with APEGGA (P.Eng preferred)
• Expertise in nonwoven fabrics and any related materials a definite asset.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and quality system regulations etc.
• Knowledge of technical standards and the application of
• Knowledge of technical programs, i.e. AutoCAD, adobe programs etc.
• Knowledge of the patent process (international).

• Demonstrated leadership abilities and organizational skills
• Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency in a Windows based environment, working with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Good communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work with parties located internationally
• Ability to read, understand and interpret specialized material and technical manuals (i.e., MSDS, test reports, scientific literature, regulatory standards)
• Ability to write complex and specialized material such as test reports and procedures, technical reports and internal memos

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.