Quality Control Technician (Medical Devices)

Job Description

The Quality Control Technician will perform a variety of inspection and quality tasks in support of manufacturing operations and new product development activities. You will perform daily activities in the Quality Control Lab including completion of inspections. This is a 6-month contract; potential extension.

Responsibilities

Complete inspection of incoming materials including machined components, sheet metal parts, mechanical assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, fasteners, and adhesives, per engineering drawings, specifications, and Quality Inspection Plans (QIP).

Implement best measurement techniques for incoming inspection.

Review supplier provided documentation including certificates of conformance, material certifications, and special process certifications.

Complete material acceptance and rejection transactions in QAD ERP system.

Coordinate MRB activities and initiate NCR’s as required to ensure the proper disposition of non-confirming materials.

Complete and review First Article Inspections as required.

Create or assist in generating Quality Inspection Plan.

Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

Perform manufacturing in-process and final inspections per inspection plans.

Perform manufacturing in-process and final assembly traveler review for product release.

Assist in calibration and preventive maintenance activities with outside suppliers.

Perform and/or participate in quality system audits as assigned, report findings, and make suggestions for improvement.

Support new product development activities as needed.

Qualifications

3+ years of quality inspection experience in the medical device industry.

Understanding of 21 CFR 820 Regulations and ISO 13485 Standards.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings required.

Solid proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) required.

Working knowledge in the use of standard metrology tools including surface plates, calipers, micrometers, height gages, bore gages, indicators, pin gages, and gage blocks.

Experience programing and operating coordinate measuring machines (CMM) highly desired.

Familiar with vision systems and optical comparators.

Working knowledge of gage R&R, test method validation & equipment qualification.

Understanding of statistical process control (SPC).

Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word & Excel), email, and other common programs.

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds required.

Company Description

R&D Partners is a national staffing firm focused in the areas of: Scientific, Clinical Research and Engineering. Our team offers well over 200 years of combined staffing experience providing consulting, direct hire & outsourcing solutions with our west coast offices in San Francisco, Redwood City and San Diego, CA and our east coast offices located in Harrisburg, PA and Tampa, FL.

The cornerstone of our success: a knowledgeable and experienced recruiting team.

Our life sciences recruiters, clinical research recruiters and engineering recruiters are uniquely specialized. After a detailed assessment of our clients’ needs, we can then identify appropriate candidates utilizing our established network of professionals. R&D Partners takes a proactive approach to recruiting, establishing relationships with experienced passive candidates so when the time is right, we can combine our candidates’ talents with our clients’ opportunities.

Full-time