Sr Quality Technician

Job Summary:
The Senior Quality Technician supports new product implementation and qualification activities by developing, validating, and executing inspection and measurement programs for Vision Systems based on engineering drawings, specifications, and part prints. This role plans, performs, and documents qualification activities including First Article Inspections (FAI), Operational Qualifications (OQ), Performance Qualifications (PQ), Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) studies, and capability studies to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements. The Senior Quality Technician maintains measurement programs, inspection methods, and work instructions while collaborating with Quality, Development, and Operations to support product launches, process validations, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Interprets part prints/specifications to develop, validate, and revise inspection programs for Vision Systems.
Design and validate holding fixtures and perform Measurement System Analysis, including GR&R studies.
Develop and maintain inspection work instructions and workmanship standards; train operators on inspection requirements and QMS practices.
Supports New Product Introduction (NPI) through inspection program development, qualification activities, and measurement data collection for product launches and process validations.
Performs measurement activities, including but not limited, to First Article Inspection Reports, DOE/OQ/PQ measurements to qualify new tools, processes, and equipment.
Identifies part nonconformances and measurement outliers then coordinates with Quality Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Supervisors to resolve issues.
Maintains calibrations for measurement equipment (i.e., updates software for Vision Systems, calibrates hand tools, works with Supply Chain to submit Purchase Order Requests, coordinates with third-party vendors to schedule updates, calibrations, preventive maintenance, and repair appointments).
Maintains and optimize qualified inspection programs to improve measurement accuracies and efficiencies while maintaining adherence to the Quality Management System requirements.
Provide Production inspection support as needed.
Other duties may be assigned.


Qualifications
Education:



Vocational/Technical 2-year degree preferred.
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT) preferred.




Experience:



Minimum eight (8) years equivalent experience in medical device or similar industry or ten (10) years of experience in related field.
Experience with hand-held measurement equipment.




Skills:



Demonstrated ability to develop, validate, and execute inspection programs for vision and probing measurement systems, with experience in SmartScope and Keyence systems preferred.
Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, dimensional tolerances, and GD&T. Motivated and uses problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles.
Working knowledge of measurement system analysis techniques, including GR&R, Capability Studies, and validation methodologies.
Working knowledge of Manufacturing, Statistical software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams supporting Quality, Development, and Operations.
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies continuous improvement techniques to promote quality; monitors own work to ensure quality.
High attention to detail and sincere work ethic for adhering to standards, policies, and procedures.




Working Conditions

Office environment
Manufacturing environment

Compensation

The expected starting hourly rate for this position is $33.00-$39.00 depending on qualifications. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefits program.