Quality Assurance Technician I

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Performs in-process and/or final quality control (QC) checks using measuring, inspection and test equipment. Will perform tests procedures, visual/mechanical inspections and documentation review as part of the verification of parts, components and final assemblies.
• Provides back-up support for QC Material Inspection/Metrology functions (IQC/IPQC).
• Collects, organizes and reviews End Item Data Packages (EIDP) per customer and company requirements.
• Verifies data records to assure compliance with specifications, standards and procedural requirements.
• Verifies that the acceptance criteria have been meet prior to product release.
• Performs various document and data control and maintenance functions as assigned by Quality Management.
• Review and process documentation to meet company standards and customer requirements.
• Supports the introduction of or improvements to processes and procedures in support of the QMS.
• Maintains Key Process Indicators (KPI) metrics and reports in support of Quality goals & objectives.
• Assist Quality Engineering in the investigation, root cause analysis and implementation of Corrective and Preventive action (CAPA), customer complaints and non-conforming materials.
• May have authority to ship finished product as assigned by Quality Management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum High School or GED diploma. Some college in a technical field of study; or appropriate/proven equivalent experience.
• 1 year of experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment with knowledge of ISO 9001; Medical device industry experience highly desirable (ISO 13485). Optics, image processing industry is a plus.
• 1 year of experience understanding and utilizing; inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, drop and dial indicators, etc.) to measure physical dimensions from engineering drawings and specification requirements.
• Must be a team player, willing to work additional hours as needed and be flexible to support other departments.
• Keen attention to compliance and details, along with the ability to comprehend directions and learn quickly.
• Organized and process oriented.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Capable math skills a must. Able to measure and calculate dimensions in both metric and English units.
• Expertise in dealing with people effectively and politely
• Computer proficiency; including Microsoft Word and Excel; Business applications experience is beneficial.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use of hands or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls and keyboarding; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.