Qualtiy Technician
Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: SMITHFIELD, UT
Job Type: Full Time
JOB SUMMARY:
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible to support the manufacture of surgical instruments, responsible for translating customer requirements into effective inspection criteria to be deployed by machine operators for the assurance of quality and delivering zero defects to the next process and customer. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: ? Develops and implements inspection/validation techniques necessary to verify products meet requirements at the earliest point in the production process. ? Specifies need for new inspection equipment and instructs others in its proper use. Obtain technical counsel from Quality Engineer to fully understand and interpret customer requirements so that the most accurate inspection methods and metrology are deployed. ? Demonstrates technical leadership in support of Quality Inspectors. ? Responsible for the audit and continuous improvement of operator quality, in the pursuit of zero defects. ? Perform and assist in developing corrective action responses for internal and external customers. ? Implements, monitor, and tracks progress of First Article Samples. ? Works with Quality Engineer to ensure that PVE type deliverables are competed per customer requirements. ? Perform and assist in developing internal and external corrective action responses. ? Provide new hire and on-going training to ensure requirements are met and enable cell quality technicians to increase their knowledge and skills. ? Perform inspection duties as required. ? Interface with customers and suppliers at a professional level as required. ? Support quality improvement and cost savings initiatives as required. ? May supervise employees. OCCASIONAL DUTIES: 1) Assist in receiving and conducting receiving inspections on products from outside sources. 2) Assist the Quality Engineer with other tasks as assigned. 3) Lead or assist in multi-function continuous improvement activities as requested by the Quality Manager, including Gage RR studies, training others in statistical techniques, and process control/validations. 4) Once employee demonstrates competency in position, he/she may be required to train others in similar roles. EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3-5 years experience in quality with previous experience with CMM, optical measuring equipment, and metrology applied in machining applications. Proficiency in blueprint reading and GDT to include principles of quality engineering required. Supervisory or leadership experience strongly preferred. CQT strongly preferred. CQI a plus. EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. Working knowledge of statistical analysis and methods required. A minimum of 3-5 years of practical experience. SKILLS: Excellent interpersonal, scheduling, leadership, and technical quality skills required. A strong work ethic with the ability to cultivate and maintain cooperation from others required. Ability to work with minimal supervision and actively participate in a team-oriented manufacturing environment. Proficient in blueprint reading and GDT. Proficient in use of various test equipment such as CMM, optical comparators, micrometers, calipers, gage blocks, pin gages, etc.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma