Final Quality Inspection Supervisor

Primary Function of Position:

Supervises and coordinates all activities of personnel engaged in Final Quality Inspection (FQI) to ensure adherence to company quality assurance procedures. The Supervisor ensures the FQI team provides quality support for sustaining and new manufacturing operations by performing inspection and testing of da Vinci Surgical Systems. This role is important in verifying compliance with all established specifications and requirements prior to final product release. The Supervisor also leads continuous improvement activities and other projects assigned by management.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the final quality inspection activities for da Vinci Surgical Systems
• Establish track and report FQI goals and quality metrics
• Coordinate and communicate within and across departments to address quality issues
• Track recurring issues as needed to achieve root cause corrective action
• Assure all operations are performed in accordance to procedures
• Interface on a daily basis with internal customers and teams to resolve nonconforming product issues
• Provide training to FQI technicians

Qualifications :

Skill/Job Requirements:

• BS Degree or high school diploma with 3-5 years of relevant medical device experience
• Must be able to use all standard inspection tools gauges and applicable equipment tools and fixtures used to execute quality assurance procedures and test methods
• Proven experience and knowledge with FDA Medical Device Regulations and ISO 13485
• Must have a working knowledge of calibration and preventive maintenance activities required to support final quality inspection

Nice to have: 

• Established interpersonal and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills including ability to provide written and verbal instruction
• Ability to work across team organizations and diverse cultures
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively up down and across organizations

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 743.13(b)) some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employeeswho are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the governments licensing process can take 3 to 6 months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (TCP) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employeesstart date which may or may not be flexible and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

Accommodation & Accessibility Notice:

Intuitive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process please contact People Services at

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time