Quality Inspector III

Overview

Integer is a global organization providing innovative, high-quality technologies and manufacturing to Medical Device OEMs to enhance the lives of patients worldwide and high-end niche batteries for specialized applications in the energy, military, and environmental markets. We are guided by our six Values:
Customer, Innovation, Collaboration, Inclusion, Candor, and Integrity. Working at Integer means you are part of a team passionately pursuing excellence in all that we do and always reaching for the next great achievement.

Our values are embedded in everything we do and shape how we work with customers and colleagues.

The primary purpose of this advanced position is to support and perform the inspection and testing process of materials and products from material input to final assembly of the assigned work area, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality System guidelines. Carries out responsibilities with little to no supervision and demonstrates leadership abilities in the absence of the Manager/Supervisor or Team Leader.

• Perform visual, dimensional and/or functional inspections for each raw material, in-process assembly, or finished product in accordance with authorized specifications and applicable quality standards. Identify and segregate non-conforming materials and initiate the NCR process.
• Utilize measurement tools/equipment and hand gages to measure physical dimensions and other attributes (e.g. pin gage, caliper, optical comparator, Smart Scope, pull tester, etc.). Ensure current calibration.
• Compile or complete quality records, reports, and/or documentation for product, material and equipment inspection ensuring GDP (Good Documentation Practices) are applied.
• Recommend appropriate gages and other equipment for the measurement of products or parts.
• Understand and adhere to sampling plans.
• Provide support in material transactions in Oracle.
• Participate in first article inspection processes.
• Support process audits and provide feedback to manufacturing regarding Quality findings.
• Participate in problem solving and provide input for process/product evaluations for continuous improvement. Provide support during investigations and help implement corrective actions.
• Generate trends of non-conforming material (NCR) and assist Quality with NCR metrics analysis.
• Manage and program automatic CMM or Seebrez inspection equipment (if applicable).
• Monitor Dock to Stock programs (if applicable).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Grow on the job and help others succeed
• Expand skill base through on-the-job training, cross training, and classroom instruction
• Train personnel in proper inspection techniques, systems, equipment, and processes
• Provide support/guidance, data, and analysis to other departments

• Continually seek to drive improvements in product and process quality and identify and escalate quality non-conformances to assist in achieving company quality objectives and key business metrics
• Adhere to Integer Core Beliefs, Safety and Quality requirements and applicable regulations described in the quality management system (QMS).
• You embed Quality within your daily work life - "I own Quality." You are a standard bearer for Quality in everything we do at Integer, by assuring adherence to our QMS, facilitating and/or contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and contributing to the successful attainment of our quality KPIs and journey to 5 Sigma.

• Live the Integer Values through leading by example.
• Assist the site in achieving its annual goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Achieve all Goals and Objectives assigned

• Minimum Education (preferred): High school graduate or equivalent may be required. Associate's degree or experience in inspection preferred.
• Minimum Experience (preferred): 4 years of work experience as a Quality Inspector or 5 years of related inspection experience in the manufacturing industry may be required. Some associate's degrees may substitute for years of experience.

Specialized Knowledge: Understanding of GD&T;
Understanding of ISO 9001/ISO 13485 quality standards preferred; product knowledge helpful; IPC certification may be required.

Special

Skills:

Strong computer operation skills (Microsoft Office, Oracle Quality modules); strong ability to read and interpret sampling and inspection plans and engineering drawings.

• Experience with the use of measurement tools/equipment and hand gages to measure physical dimensions and other attributes (e.g. pin gage, caliper, optical comparator, Smart Scope, pull tester, etc.).

Demonstrated experience measuring physical dimensions on parts; demonstrated organizational and communication skills; detail oriented and organized.

• Strong and applied knowledge of tolerances
• Strong general mathematics skills

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