Quality Technician - Manufacturing

Manufacturing QA Technician

As world leader in the design and production of industry solutions, the three divisions of LISI group (LISI AEROSPACE, LISI AUTOMOTIVE and LISI MEDICAL) employ more than 10,000 people in 13 countries. With its headquarters in France, LISI MEDICAL is an innovative subcontractor specializing in the manufacture of implants and instruments for minimally invasive, orthopedic, spinal and traumatological surgery.

LISI MEDICAL is recognized for delivering quality products and innovative services to our customers. Committed to its reputation, LISI MEDICAL ensures agile management of development projects, remarkable industrial capacities, and expertise.

Through mastery of manufacturing technologies (machining, forging, surface treatments, heat treatment, automation), products designed by our customers are built through optimized production processes to ensure precision.

The Minnesota (USA) entity, with two production sites located in Coon Rapids and Big Lake, MN, offers expertise and innovation in the manufacture of instruments for robotic surgery and osteosynthesis implants. We offer a clean production environment, an excellent benefit and compensation package along with a strong company culture where we are committed to our clients to improve the quality of life of patients.

Competitive benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and 401K. Tuition reimbursement to support your development; floating holidays that you take for days that are important to you.

Come Join Our Team!

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 10 hour day & Friday, 5.5 hour day

Position Summary:

This position is assisting daily production, work on continuous improvement on the shop floor, managing the SCAR (supplier NCR) and the NCR linked to his/her scope of activities, assuring compliance to and providing guidance regarding interpreting ISO 13485 & FDA standards in link with the Manufacturing Quality activities.

The Manufacturing QA Technician is working with the Manufacturing QEs and the Quality inspectors (QAR).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting daily production and participating to achieve the APU objectives determined with the Production or APU managers, relative to Quality.
• Support efforts in order to implement LEAP principles throughout the organization, such as participating to PSM or LEAP workshop
• The NCR investigation especially linked to the shop floor or the supplier, in respect with due dates defined and using problem solving tools when applicable. Working as part of a cross-functional team. Interface with the supplier in case of SCAR. Might interface with the customer in case of complaints based on experience.
• Interface with the QAR (QA inspector) to ensure they are properly trained, and that the documentation is accurate. Note: In case of any issue escalated by the QAR about the DHR final acceptance and/or final CoC, the Manufacturing QA technician has authority to release or hold the DHR, approve the final CoC and/or decide the final status of the parts and release or hold the batch.
• Perform visual inspection, including vision system, CMM and microscope.
• Create/Maintain updated work instructions, inspection plans, inspection work instruction including the respect of quality requirements and standards.
• Support Manufacturing QEs in some of the common activities or investigation.
• Trains employees in the proper use of automated inspection equipment and documentation
• Perform basic maintenance of inspection equipment
• Support/troubleshoot programs in production
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 10 years of experience in quality assurance working with precision tooling
• Or 2-year Technical College / Machine Trades / Quality related field
• Advanced level blueprint reading skills
• Advanced knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Competent with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel), QC Calc, and ERP systems
• Ability to perform visual inspections using microscopes
• Good problem solving with attention to detail, and decision-making skills
• Technical writing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an ISO 13485:2016 certified system.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, fixturing, and tooling.
• Advanced knowledge of inspection equipment and maintenance.
• Experience in Calypso
• Experience in 2D and 3D CAD (Solidworks)

Compensation and Benefits Overview

Starting Pay Range for this position is $33-$39/ Hour

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with applicable county or city regulations if they exceed the listed range. Actual pay rates are determined based on various factors, including but not limited to, local labor market conditions, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language proficiency, and other job-specific qualifications.

Employees and their families are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package, including company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), voluntary benefits, supplemental life/AD&D insurance, and the company's 401(k) plan. Additional benefits include access to an employee assistance program (EAP) for employees and household members, long-term disability coverage, and short-term disability for full-time employees.

Full-time and Part-time employees receive Paid Time Off (PTO) based on years of service, as well as paid holidays, personal holidays and MN Safe and Sick Time.

LISI MEDICAL Remmele is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

No recruiters, please.