Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician (Sr. Inspector)Uses a variety of technical precision measuring instruments to ensure acceptance and/or performance of components or finished devices according to established engineering instructions or quality practice standards. May provide training or job coaching to inspectors or production employees and works with independence of action and minimal supervision. Please Note: Contractors are required to bring their own safety shoes.Position Responsibilities:Follow all Quality System Practices and SOP's as defined by Medtronic policies, practices and procedures to ensure that FDA and ISO/MDD regulations are metParticipate within both departmental and cross-functional teams to assure compliance to regulatory and quality systems including both internal and external auditsRecommend and develop process, inspection testing and procedural initiatives to support production and Quality SystemsProvide leadership direction and coaching to inspectors or production employees for inspecting and/or testing parts, finished goods or re-worked items according to established specification and testing methods; provide training as necessaryEnsure documentation results, approve/reject items according to established standardsEnsure Quality Record accuracy for traceability according to established practicesPerform data collection, interpret and analyze information, provide recommendations for solution and continuous improvementDemonstrate leadership and a service attitude throughout the organizationIdentify and recommend training needs within manufacturing as it relates to qualityWork within multi-functional teams, QA or productionAll activities must be performed in compliance with the Quality SystemPerforms duties in compliance with environmental, health and safety related site rules, policies or governmental regulationsAll other duties as assignedTravel requirement: Less than 10%Education Required:High School or equivalentYears of Experience:5+ years of experience in a technical field working with mechanical and electromechanical parts5+ years of experience in manufacturing or technical setting in inspection and measurement systemsSpecialized Knowledge Required:Experience working in regulatory/FDA or ISO manufacturing settingProficiency in measuring and testing devices including calipers, microscopes, pin gagesAbility to utilize complicated drawings, follow technical instructions and mathematical/handbook formulasComputer skillsGood writing and verbal skillsPerforms with minimal supervision and has demonstrated good judgment and discretionPrevious experience with the inspection of Machine parts, plastic covers, injection molding parts and O-Arm scanner is VERY beneficial.Preferred Qualifications:2 year Associates Degree in a Technical Field or equivalentPCBA Inspection (current or expired)Strong working knowledge of mechanical assemblies and electromechanical assembliesManufacturing experience a plusExperience in the medical device industry with emphasis on capital equipment a plusProblem solving skillsKnowledge of engineering methods and practices.Motivated Self-starterStrong team skillsAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.