Inspection & Test Engineer I

Pride Mobility Products Corporation•Duryea, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To support product quality, compliance, and development initiatives by performing testing, inspection, documentation, equipment verification, and regulatory assessments in accordance with company procedures and industry standards.

Requirements

Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest
Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
Ability to safely use hand tools and standard power tools
Ability to use testing and inspection equipment which includes calipers, micrometers, GO/NO-GO gauges, height, thread and pin gauges, V-blocks, surface plates, hardness testers, torque testers, electrical testers, optical comparator, digital multimeters and oscilloscopes
Ability to design, develop and document test fixtures and testing protocols
Ability to read and comprehend work instructions
Ability to prepare and present summary reports
Ability to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.
Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
A willingness to learn and/or adapt to new work methods
Basic working knowledge of product safety and regulatory requirements such as FDA & OSHA
Basic working knowledge of hand and standard power tools
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Excellent web navigation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
At least 1 year of hands on technical or engineering related experience in a professional or educational environment supporting design, manufacturing, or product verification processes
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of Lean Principles preferred
Basic familiarity with American National Standards Institute/Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (ANSI/RESNA), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards preferred
At least 1 year of experience building electrical and mechanical test fixtures preferred
At least 1 year of experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) preferred
Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
American Society for Quality (ASQ) certification preferred

Responsibilities

Perform setup, testing, and evaluation of finished goods, components, circuitry, modules, and subassemblies used in Pride products
Perform inspections to verify critical dimensional, material, and workmanship specifications for components, assemblies, and equipment
Create and maintain testing and inspection records by documenting results, compiling data, and generating reports
Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and maintain records in accordance with company and departmental procedures supporting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and compliance checks on test and inspection equipment, ensuring all instruments meet Pride calibration standards
Participate in special projects, continuous improvement efforts, and Lean initiatives while meeting established deadlines
Apply sound business judgment, support design change processes, and assist product research and development activities in support of Pride's business objectives
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of applicable industry standards, including RESNA, ISO, IEC, IPC, ASTM, and GD&T, to accurately perform product testing, inspection, and verification activities
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, including FDA, PDAC, ADP, EU MDR, and TGA, to verify product compliance in intended markets
Maintain familiarity with additional regulatory requirements, including FCC, DOE, EPA, DOT, and FAA standards, as applicable
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of Pride testing, inspection, and R&D procedures, as well as technical documentation such as engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), forms, and charts
Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
Complete the annual CTPAT Security Training
Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary