Quality Control Technician

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We are a leading additive manufacturing company located in vibrant Carlsbad, California. Our innovative solutions are revolutionizing the industry, and we're seeking a talented Quality Assurance Associate to join our growing team. Imagine a workplace where your growth knows no bounds - where data drives success, and your career flourishes. We believe Spi Trex 3D is a workplace like no other.

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As a Quality Control Technician I at Spi Trex 3D, this role is responsible for performing in-process and final inspections of 3D-printed components to ensure products consistently meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. This position supports product quality through accurate inspection, documentation, and traceability while helping prevent nonconforming products from reaching customers.

• Ensure 3D‑printed parts meet defined specifications through inspection, testing, and documentation.
• Prevent nonconforming products from reaching customers by executing standardized quality control processes.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying defects, recurring trends, and potential process gaps and communicating observations to Quality leadership.
• Maintain accurate and traceable records in accordance with ISO 13485, the FDA Quality Management System Regulation under 21 CFR Part 820, applicable customer requirements, and internal procedures.
• Verify dimensional, visual, and functional criteria against drawings, work instructions, and acceptance standards.

• Company Culture and Mission:
  • Consistently apply core values (Integrity, Impact, Dedication) to all decisions and interactions.
  • Uphold and reinforce the company’s quality policy, operational discipline, and performance expectations.
• Final and In-Process Inspection and Release
  • Execute final and in-process dimensional and visual inspections in accordance with engineering drawings, control plans, work instructions, and acceptance criteria.
  • Document inspection acceptance and release product to the next authorized operation when all established acceptance criteria have been satisfied.
  • Place suspected nonconforming products on hold and escalation them in accordance with established procedures.
• Nonconformance Control
  • Identify, tag, and physically segregate suspected or nonconforming products to prevent unintended use.
  • Initiate Nonconforming Reports (NCRs) with clear defect descriptions, part and lot traceability, photographs, and measurement evidence.
  • Support nonconformance investigations and material segregation activities as needed.
• Measurement Systems and Equipment
  • Operate calipers, micrometers, height gauges, Keyence systems, and other specialty inspection equipment.
  • Verify the calibration status of inspection and measuring equipment before use and immediately report out-of-tolerance conditions.
• Documentation and Traceability
  • Maintain accurate inspection records, device history records, lot history records, travelers, and related quality documentation.
  • Ensure full traceability of parts, materials, tooling, and inspection results.
• Communication and Collaboration
  • Provide timely feedback to Production, Engineering, and Quality regarding defects, quality trends, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Participate in Quality Control meetings and collaborate with the team to identify opportunities for corrective…