Quality Control Technician (Sr. Inspector)

Uses a variety of technical precision measuring instruments to ensure acceptance and/or performance of components or finished devices according to established engineering instructions or quality practice standards. May provide training or job coaching to inspectors or production employees and works with independence of action and minimal supervision.

Please Note: Contractors are required to bring their own safety shoes.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow all Quality System Practices and SOP's as defined by Medtronic policies, practices and procedures to ensure that FDA and ISO/MDD regulations are met
• Participate within both departmental and cross-functional teams to assure compliance to regulatory and quality systems including both internal and external audits
• Recommend and develop process, inspection testing and procedural initiatives to support production and Quality Systems
• Provide leadership direction and coaching to inspectors or production employees for inspecting and/or testing parts, finished goods or re-worked items according to established specification and testing methods; provide training as necessary
• Ensure documentation results, approve/reject items according to established standards
• Ensure Quality Record accuracy for traceability according to established practices
• Perform data collection, interpret and analyze information, provide recommendations for solution and continuous improvement
• Demonstrate leadership and a service attitude throughout the organization
• Identify and recommend training needs within manufacturing as it relates to quality
• Work within multi-functional teams, QA or production
• All activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality System
• Performs duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental regulations
• All other duties as assigned
• Travel requirement: Less than 10%

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High School or equivalent

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years of experience in a technical field working with mechanical and electromechanical parts
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or technical setting in inspection and measurement systems

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Experience working in regulatory/FDA or ISO manufacturing setting
• Proficiency in measuring and testing devices including calipers, microscopes, pin gages
• Ability to utilize complicated drawings, follow technical instructions and mathematical/handbook formulas
• Computer skills
• Good writing and verbal skills
• Performs with minimal supervision and has demonstrated good judgment and discretion
• Previous experience with the inspection of Machine parts, plastic covers, injection molding parts and O-Arm scanner is VERY beneficial.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 year Associates Degree in a Technical Field or equivalent
• PCBA Inspection (current or expired)
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical assemblies and electromechanical assemblies
• Manufacturing experience a plus
• Experience in the medical device industry with emphasis on capital equipment a plus
• Problem solving skills
• Knowledge of engineering methods and practices.
• Motivated Self-starter
• Strong team skills

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.