Quality Technician

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Donaldson is looking for a Quality Technician to support our Life Science vertical, serving Bioprocessing/Biopharma, Medical Devices, Food & Beverage, Microelectronics and Automotive in our Bloomington manufacturing facility. Your role will include support for currently commercialized product as well as new product development. This position will primarily perform quality inspection of incoming material and at various stages in the manufacturing process. It will also provide support on nonconforming material investigation and assist with test activities throughout the product life cycle based on applicable international standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).

Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Bloomington, MN facility.

Role Responsibilities:

• Complete material performance testing (e.g. Airflow, Water Entry Pressure, filter efficiency, etc.) for raw materials, membranes and laminates.
• Perform resolution activities for nonconforming parts (including returns) which include inspecting incoming parts, writing reports that indicate defects found, conducting meetings, monitoring hold activity, logs, MRB areas, etc.
• Performs timely and accurate record keeping, including recording test results in Infinity QS and/or special test logs; completing inventory transactions; and maintaining nonconforming records.
• Support internal product audits as well as quality management system audits along with follow up activities related to findings.
• Sample preparation and test submission for internal and external customers.
• Preliminary data analysis for engineering tests, production data, etc.
• Support generation of Certificates of Analysis.
• Participate on teams as a quality resource for areas such as QS/ISO 9001 ISO13485, cGMP, IATF16949, statistical process control, testing, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree or one plus years of experience in a manufacturing environment, directly involved with quality.
• Working experience with measuring tools and equipment used to perform inspection activities, whether through previous roles, training, or school.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Quality Certification(s)
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, statistical process control, testing, or similar quality systems and tools

Hourly Pay Range: $21.92 - $27.40 per hour, depending on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

This position is overtime eligible as per state and federal regulations.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:
Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). We will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Key words: quality, life sciences, ISO, quality inspection

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