Group Engineering Manager, Software Quality

Company: Globus Medical
Location: Methuen
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

About Us:

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.

Position Summary:

The Software Quality Group Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of software quality engineers, while being actively engaged. This effort includes but is not limited to developing and implementing test strategies on our capital equipment products. The individual will play a critical role in ensuring the high quality and reliability of our products by collaborating closely with the development and product management teams.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and mentor a team of software quality engineers, providing guidance, feedback and support to ensure their professional growth.
• Collaborate with software development teams to understand project requirements and design effective test plans.
• Define test objectives, scope, and strategies for automated testing.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using testing frameworks and tools.
• Write efficient, reusable, and maintainable code for automated test cases.
• Implement data-driven and parameterized testing to cover various test scenarios.
• Implement best practices for test automation, including code reviews and version control.
• Identify and assess project risks related to software quality and testing, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Proactively address potential issues to prevent project delays.
• Create detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts, considering different testing types (e.g. functional, regression, performance, security).
• Contribute to FMEA reviews and determine tests to support mitigations.
• Support New Product Introduction in the areas of Design for testability (DFT) and Design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies. Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
• Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
  
  Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
  • Proven experience as a Software Quality Manager or similar role
  • General engineering knowledge to create test methods across disciplines
  • Strong understanding of software development methodologies and testing best practices
  • Experience implementing automated software test, a plus
  • Experience with bug tracking and traceability tools
  • Experience with Git, Qt, Test Track Pro, and Jira
  • Experience with documentation and validation testing for FDA regulated industries, a plus
  • Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality software
  • Ability to travel up to 5% of the time Our Values:
    
    Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.
    • Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions
    • Customer Focused: We listen to our customers' needs and respond with a sense of urgency
    • Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger
    • Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients. Physical Demands:
      
      The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
      • Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
      • Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
        Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus.
        
        Equal Employment Opportunity:
        
        Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees' talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.
        
        Other Duties:
        
        Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
        
        JOB CODE: 1002775

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