Quality & Training Specialist
About The Position
ClearPath Medical is a contract manufacturer specializing in custom medical cable assemblies. We're looking for a Quality & Training Specialist to own product and process quality on our production floor while developing the training programs that keep our team skilled, certified, and consistent. This is a hands-on role with real ownership. You'll inspect product, manage nonconformances and CAPAs from start to finish, communicate directly with customers and suppliers, and build the workforce capability that makes quality stick. You'll work closely with our Quality Manager, Production, and Engineering teams to drive improvement across all shifts.
Requirements
- 3+ years in a manufacturing quality or production training role, preferably in medical device or contract manufacturing
- Hands-on experience with cable and wire harness assembly inspection
- Working knowledge of IPC J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards
- Ability to read engineering drawings, work instructions, and assembly documentation
- IPC J-STD-001 or IPC/WHMA-A-620 CIS or CIT certification (or commitment to obtain within 6 months)
- Experience managing nonconformances and CAPAs in a regulated environment
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, quality, or a related field
- Familiarity with ISO 13485 or FDA 21 CFR 820 quality systems
- Experience developing work instructions, training materials, or qualification checklists
Responsibilities
- Perform in-process and final inspections of medical cable assemblies to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and customer requirements
- Identify nonconformances, document findings, and initiate corrective action requests
- Conduct process audits to catch quality risks before they reach the customer
- Maintain inspection records, nonconformance reports, quality metrics, and calibration records
- Support internal, customer, and third-party audits
- Own the full NCR process: log, track, disposition, and close out nonconformances under Quality Manager guidance
- Initiate and coordinate CAPAs from root cause analysis through effectiveness verification
- Issue and follow up on supplier corrective action requests (SCARs)
- Communicate quality issues, containment actions, and resolution status to customers and suppliers via phone, email, and in person
- Develop and deliver training programs on IPC J-STD-001 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards
- Train new hires on assembly processes, quality expectations, and inspection techniques
- Serve as the in-house IPC subject matter expert and prepare operators for certification
- Maintain training records and certification status for all production staff
- Identify skills gaps and address them proactively with targeted instruction
Benefits
- Salary: $72,000 – $80,000 per year, based on experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
