Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies. With a 130‑year history of innovation, Dentsply Sirona develops and markets a comprehensive portfolio of world‑class brands, delivering high‑quality solutions that advance patient care worldwide.

Bringing out the best in people:
Dentsply Sirona is dedicated to making dentistry even better. Our high‑performance global team brings out the best in each other to benefit dental patients and the professionals who serve them.

• The primary job responsibility for the Quality Engineer I is to ensure compliance of the Quality Assurance and manufacturing process(es) while directly supporting overall quality initiatives.
• Overseeing the day‑to‑day functions of the Sarasota site Calibration system.
• Conducting complaint investigations and maintaining and programming electronic measurement equipment.
• Developing and executing test methods, protocols, and DOEs, performing MINITAB analysis of results.
• Implementing and improving statistical process control techniques.
• NC/CAPA CapA investigation and MRB participation as applicable.
• Acts as an internal champion for quality initiatives aimed at improving business systems and compliance.

• Works closely with Manufacturing Engineering and supports the development of test methods.
• Performs essential measurements, testing, analysis, and keeps records using Good Documentation Practices.
• Supports process validation activities associated with new and/or changed products.
• Maintains compliance of the Sarasota site Calibration system and reports on calibration metrics.
• Independently investigates complaints in accordance with applicable medical device regulations.
• Participates in process improvement activities to drive consumer satisfaction and business productivity.
• May participate in external customer, quality systems and regulatory agency audits/inspections as required.
• Other duties as approved by manager.

• Bachelor Degree in Science, Engineering or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

• Minimum 1 year full time experience in a Quality Engineering role is preferred.
• One year of practical medical device manufacturing experience is preferred.
• General knowledge of FDA, cGMP and ISO Standards/regulations.
• General knowledge of upstream process development and validations.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Test method development and documentation.
• General knowledge of Six Sigma methodology, SPC techniques and MINITAB data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point and Visio.
• Organization and analytical skills.
• General knowledge of vision measurement equipment, and calibration procedures.
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional team setting.
• Detailed oriented, high energy, self‑starter, who exercises sound judgment and deliver against company business goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication, and presentation skills, both orally and written.
• Results oriented change agent.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status.