Senior QC Inspector - Mechanical
About The Position
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Senior QC Inspector (Mechanical) is responsible for ensuring incoming materials meet Cepheid’s Incoming Inspection requirements utilizing established inspection and test methods to maintain and meet established quality objectives and goals. This position reports to the Director, Supplier Quality and is part of the US Global Quality Operations located in Lodi, CA and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Perform and train visual and mechanical inspection on injection molded plastics, precision machined parts, labeling, consumables, sheet metal, cable assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies and packaging materials to assess compliance with specifications Program Micro-Vu optical vision system for Plastic, Metal components, and other components including Failure Analysis Perform First Articles, and execute inspections, sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials to ensure company standards are met
Requirements
- High School degree (or equivalent experience) with 4 to 6 years of experience in QC Inspection role
- 3+ experience programming Micro-Vu optical vision system.
- Ability to provide guidance and support to other team members.
- Understands GD&T terminology, Gage R&R, mechanical drawings and working knowledge of inspection sampling plans.
- Must be able to lift minimum of 20 pounds (lbs)
Nice To Haves
- Develop and write Validation protocols to ISO 13485 standards
- Initiate and release Document Change Orders
- CMM Experience
Responsibilities
- Perform and train visual and mechanical inspection on injection molded plastics, precision machined parts, labeling, consumables, sheet metal, cable assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies and packaging materials to assess compliance with specifications
- Program Micro-Vu optical vision system for Plastic, Metal components, and other components including Failure Analysis
- Perform First Articles, and execute inspections, sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials to ensure company standards are met
Benefits
- Cepheid, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives.
- Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
- Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .
- We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
