Sr. Quality Assurance Technician

* *FIRST SHIFT*

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*Purpose and Scope*

This role is responsible for performing routine in-process and final inspection of finished devices as well as raw materials and components inspections. This role will assist in designing and developing new processes, tests methods, and/or control systems, and ensure that all Quality-related job responsibilities are carried out according to established procedures and policies.

*Primary Organization Responsibilities*

· Follows set training program for position and ensures training requirements are up to date.

· Interacts with Manufacturing to support product quality issues.

· Performs start-up, in-process and final product inspections.

· Interprets and understands internal drawings and specifications to inspect received (incoming) materials in accordance with purchase orders and specifications.

· Supports nonconformance investigations, ensuring thorough documentation and timely resolution.

· Measures dimensions of materials/components/product using precision tools such as calipers, gages, microscopes, comparators, etc.

· Measures electrical and optical components/assemblies using power meters, multimeters, PCB inspection tools and jigs.

· Maintains highly accurate and legible quality records and reviews quality records for completeness.

· Makes recommendations on decisions as to the acceptable quality; reasons for rejection; completes required quality records. Identify, initiate quarantine, report and document all non-conforming product.

· Identifies, reports and documents all discrepancies and potential product quality problems. Participates in root cause analysis. Assists QE in non-conforming material/part transactions, management and tracking of non-conformances.

· Develops and execute First Article Inspection reports. Supports Gage R&R, Qualifications and Validations.

· Performs peer review of inspection reports to ensure complete and accurate results have been documented.

· Identify improvement opportunities and implement process changes.

· Demonstrates safe work habits, maintains clean and safe work area.

· May perform other duties as assigned.

*Qualifications*

· High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of experience in quality assurance in the medical device or regulated industry; or associate degree in a technical field with 3+ years of experience.

· Experience with inspection techniques (visual, mechanical, dimensional, functional) and measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM, etc.).

· Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.

· Strong documentation and record-keeping skills with attention to detail.

· Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment.

· Knowledge of measurement systems (SI, English), perform measurement conversions (scientific, decimals, and fractions).

· Must be proficient in the use of computer software applications, (Microsoft Excel, Word, SPC).

*Preferred Qualifications*

· Experience in drafting technical reports, inspection/test methods, and other quality documents.

· Experience in programming vision, CMM, and other automated test systems is highly preferred.

· Experience inspecting electrical and optical components/assemblies is highly preferred.

· Familiarity with statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, etc.)

· Quality Technician Certification from ASQ.

*Physical Requirements:*

· Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.

· Manual dexterity for operating testing equipment.

· Occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance

Shift availability: * Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute: * Minnetonka, MN 55305 (Required)

Work Location: In person