Quality Inspector III

Integer•Bedford, MA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Demonstrates leadership abilities in the absence of the Manager/Supervisor or Team Leader. Ensure or Establish Controls for Products and Processes. Performs visual, dimensional and/or functional inspections for each raw material, in-process assembly, or finished product in accordance with authorized specification and applicable quality standards. Identifies and segregates non-conforming materials and initiates the NCR process. Utilizes measurement tools/equipment and hand gages to measure physical dimensions and other attributes (e.g. pin gage, caliper, optical comparator, SmartScope, pull tester, etc.). Ensures current calibration. Compiles or completes quality records, reports, and/or documentation for product, material and equipment inspection ensuring GDP (Good Documentation Practices) are applied. Recommends appropriate gages and other equipment for the measurement of products or parts. Understands and adheres to sampling plans. Provides support in material transactions in Oracle. Participates in the first article inspection processes. Supports process audits and provides feedback to manufacturing regarding Quality findings. Participates in problem-solving and provides input for process/product evaluations for continuous improvement. Provides support during investigations and helps implement corrective actions. Generates trends of non-conforming material (NCR) and assists Quality with NCR metrics analysis. Manages and programs automatic CMM or Seebrez inspection equipment (if applicable). Monitors Dock to Stock programs (if applicable). Performs other duties as assigned. Expands skill base through on-the-job training, cross-training, and classroom instruction. Trains personnel in proper inspection techniques, systems, equipment, and processes. Provides support/guidance, data, and analysis to other departments. Continually seeks to drive improvements in product and process quality and identifies and escalates quality non-conformances to assist in achieving company quality objectives and key business metrics. Adheres 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 Quality Management System (QMS), facilitating and/or contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and contributing to the successful attainment of our quality KPI’s and journey to 5 Sigma.

Requirements

Understanding of GD&T.
Understanding of the ISO9001/ISO13485 quality standards preferred.
Product knowledge helpful.
IPC certification may be required.
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, SmartScope, 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.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or experience in inspection preferred.
Understanding of the ISO9001/ISO13485 quality standards.
IPC certification.

Responsibilities

Performs visual, dimensional and/or functional inspections for each raw material, in-process assembly, or finished product in accordance with authorized specification and applicable quality standards.
Identify and segregate non-conforming materials and initiate the NCR process.
Utilizes measurement tools/equipment and hand gages to measure physical dimensions and other attributes (e.g. pin gage, caliper, optical comparator, SmartScope, pull tester, etc.).
Ensures current calibration.
Compiles or completes quality records, reports, and/or documentation for product, material and equipment inspection ensuring GDP (Good Documentation Practices) are applied.
Recommends appropriate gages and other equipment for the measurement of products or parts.
Understands and adheres to sampling plans.
Provides support in material transactions in Oracle.
Participates in the first article inspection processes.
Supports process audits and provides give feedback to manufacturing regarding Quality findings.
Participates in problem solving and provides input for process/product evaluations for continuous improvement.
Provides support during the investigations and helps implement corrective actions.
Generate trends of non-conforming material (NCR) and assist Quality with NCR metrics analysis.
Manages and programs automatic CMM or Seebrez inspection equipment (if applicable).
Monitors Dock to Stock programs (if applicable).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Expands skill base through on-the-job training, cross training, and classroom instruction.
Trains personnel in proper inspection techniques, systems, equipment, and processes.
Provides support/guidance, data, and analysis to other departments.
Continually seeks to drive improvements in product and process quality and identifies and escalates quality non-conformances to assist in achieving company quality objectives and key business metrics.
Adheres to Integer Core Beliefs, Safety and Quality requirements and applicable regulations described in the quality management system (QMS).
Embeds Quality within your daily work life – “I own Quality.”
Acts as a standard bearer for Quality in everything we do at Integer, by assuring adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS), facilitating and/or contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and contributing to the successful attainment of our quality KPI’s and journey to 5 Sigma.