Summary:
A leading contract manufacturing firm headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Quality Technician III to join its team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in fostering a Culture of Quality and Continuous Improvement throughout the organization by encouraging compliance with Quality System standards across all departments.
The company, known for its innovative contributions to medical contract manufacturing and its expertise in intricate materials transformation for critical components utilized in diagnostics, wearable technologies, and electronic devices, is specifically interested in candidates with the following qualifications:
Knowledge/Experience Needed:
- Collaborates with Customer Focused Teams and Production Focused Teams to develop and implement inspection test methods, programs, and relevant documentation. Supports Test Method Validation for inspections according to established protocols.
- Capable of effective communication across all levels of the organization, with customers, and with suppliers.
- Demonstrates autonomy and leadership within and beyond the Quality Group, requiring minimal oversight.
- Utilizes a risk-based approach to decision-making aligned with organizational objectives and customer performance targets.
- Actively participates in process improvement initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Adheres to all Quality System requirements and company procedures, ensuring ethical compliance with regulatory standards. Delivers on commitments punctually, with a keen focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant medical device regulations such as FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971, as well as other applicable standards and guidance documents.
- Proficiently sets up, adjusts, aligns, and operates advanced inspection equipment, including Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
- Possesses extensive expertise in dimensional metrology and GD&T, with the ability to interpret blueprints effectively. Understands the importance of critical to quality requirements and is capable of assessing associated risks.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical field.
- A genuine interest and commitment to process improvement.
- Understanding of GD&T principles
- Quality Technician Experience: at least 2 years' experience as a QTII, or Associates Degree in a related field, and at least 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment including knowledge of CMM programming
- Vision correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision (where inspection criteria require color discernment)
- Technical program certification (e.g. ASQ-CQT) or an Associates Degree in Quality Technology preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software and familiar with CMM program execution and programming and GD&T software (SmartProfile, Measure-Fit)
Benefits:
Full-time employees become eligible for benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of continuous service. These benefits include:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
