Quality Release Technician

Job Description

Provide support for internal teams in the Manufacturing Assembly area. Execute tasks following defined standard outputs and established administrative processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and quality of deliverables. Act as an entry-level individual contributor who works under close supervision, contributes to quality assurance activities, establishes partnerships with customers and key stakeholders, and uses data to identify risks and improvement opportunities.

Responsible for setup, troubleshooting, and operation of the Ethicon Strip Polish Machinery at the Ethicon Cornelia site, adhering to all quality and safety requirements. Support data review, metrics reporting, and document control to maintain compliance with regulatory and business requirements.

• Apply developing knowledge of Quality Control standards to review results of quality analysis and report issues as required.
• Support data review and analysis, leading implementation of risk mitigations and continuous improvement initiatives under supervision.
• Understand and apply Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives in day-to-day interactions with the team.
• This job does not require any experience. This job is overtime eligible.
• Collect and compile data on recurring product defects.
• Review raw material inspection logs and escalates consistent failures.
• Implement work processes, measurements, and performance metrics to identify improvement areas.
• Attend meetings with customers, suppliers, and associates to understand standards and expectations.
• Support process improvement teams.
• Monitor and scrutinize internal and external complaints and compile data for use in reports.
• Gather and assemble details on defective products and materials.
• Review production batch records for compliance with quality system policies and procedures.
• Resolve any identified problems.
• File records.
• Release finished goods for distribution.
• Review records for completeness.
• Verify that all DMR requirements have been fulfilled.
• Complete lot release documentation.
• Tag product approved, as applicable.
• Maintain and archive quality records.
• Keep files organized and secure.
• Scan records for electronic storage.
• Work in team environment behaving in a CREDO-based respectful manner.
• Comply with all federally regulated programs.
• Adhere to J&J environmental and safety policies and guidelines.
• Comply with all job specific safety procedures and utilize PPE when necessary.
• Comply with quality system requirements as defined within procedures and instructions.
• Utilize applicable software systems as needed for the job (e.g. Compliance Wire, PLM, ERP, MES).
• Consistently meet required work performance targets (RE's), if applicable.
• Support LEAN and Six Sigma Initiatives.
• Accurately complete records as defined within the job procedures (e.g. manual and/or electronic documentation).
• Consistently meet required Training due date targets.
• Responsible for communicating business-related issues or opportunities to next management level.
• Responsible for following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices as applicable.
• For those who supervise or manage a staff, responsible for ensuring that subordinates follow all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned as needed.

• Associate degree in science or technology.
• Generally, requires 0-2 years work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in an FDA-regulated work environment.

• Well organized; attention to detail; handle multiple tasks or priorities; good interpersonal skills.
• Team skills including excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal relation skills, including conflict management.
• Demonstrated statistical and analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Intermediate or advanced computer and database management skills.
• Proficient…