Quality Technician III

Integer Holdings Corporation • Clarence, NY

23h

About The Position

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, including focus on Customers, 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. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure or establish controls for products and processes related to various technical functions meeting customer and regulatory requirements. Maintains and improves Integer quality systems. Demonstrates leadership abilities in the absence of the Manager/Supervisor or Team Leader.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent may be required.
• 5 years manufacturing experience in regulated industry, or 3 years with associate degree or equivalent.
• Understanding of GD&T.
• Strong computer operation skills.
• Strong ability to read and interpret drawings/prints.
• Strong ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Experienced with the use of measurement tools/equipment and hand gages to measure physical dimensions on parts (e.g. pin gage, caliper, optical comparator, etc.).
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills.
• Detail oriented and organized.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or experience in area of technical expertise.
• Understanding of the ISO9001/ISO13485 quality standards.
• Product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Compiles or completes quality records, reports, and/or documentation ensuring GDP (Good Documentation Practices) are applied.
• Participates in problem solving and provides input for process/product evaluations for continuous improvement.
• Utilizes equipment and ensures current calibration.
• May repair, modify and/or maintain equipment.
• Performs inspections in accordance with authorized specification and applicable quality standards.
• Makes recommendations to existing work instructions to improve quality, clarity, and/or efficiency.
• Sets up and runs testing according to procedures or Engineering direction.
• May perform failure analysis and/or troubleshooting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Expands skill base through on-the-job training, cross training, and classroom instruction.
• May train personnel in proper techniques to utilize 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).
• Embed Quality within your daily work life – “I own Quality.”
• Assure 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.
• Identifies and evaluates procedures to ensure the production of quality product for manufacturing side.
• Works with measurement tools to ensure product is to standard before it is released.
• Conducts studies to understand capability for process and/or measurement systems.
• Performs dimensional testing for product before and after cleaning.
• Provides the Quality group with technical support as required.
• Makes decisions on how to handle product issues with the operator accordingly and matters pertaining to whether product is acceptable.
• May write technical reports, records of standards and rejections and other required quality documentation.

Benefits

• Base wages
• Cash-based incentive program supporting our pay-for-performance philosophy
• Overtime pay
• Shift differentials
• Call-in pay, when applicable
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Adoption benefits
• Parental leave (available after one year)
• Optional employee-paid programs including supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions (immediate eligibility)
• 80 hours (10 days) of company designated holidays per year
• Annual allotment of paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED