Coop QC Engineering Technician

Position Summary:

The Spring Coop QC Engineering Technician will assist and conducts activities within the Quality Control functions testing and release of finished product and any applicable in-Process audits (ensuring that manufacturing operations remain in control).  This coop serves as the lab technician in the QC group and entails ensuring availability of materials for QC testing, organization of lab processes and ensuring equipment is maintained / calibrated as appropriate, and departmental documentation is current and accurate. Will the guidance of the manager this position is  responsible for ensuring deviations are properly documented, nonconforming material is segregated and secured, and the supporting of any projects assigned.  Performs all duties using safety conscious practices.  Individual must inspect/test/audit materials & processes in a timely fashion while, at the same time, ensuring conformance to all requirements.

Job Accountabilities:

• Assists and performs QC testing on finished products, prepares reports and submits for review to Quality Manager for release. 
• Performs a wide variety of inspection, audit and release activities.
• Inherent in the process of inspection is the interpretation of requirements, and the need to use careful judgment to determine compliance.  It is critical for individuals in this role to use sound judgment, and demonstrate consistent decision-making.
• Performing the QC testing routinely results in the need to investigate nonconformances, and either independently address them, or interface with technicians and/or engineers to diagnose and remedy the problem.
• Understands operational priorities, and organizes QC activities accordingly to meet the needs.
• May be responsible for the timely setup and inspection of components, raw materials, in-process, and release of finished product in accordance with specifications.  Interprets blueprint requirements and confirms conformance to specifications.  Leads in the standardization and advancement of inspection methods.  Train new and existing QC Technicians.
• Transport conforming parts to inventory, including all computer transactions and written record completion.  For materials found to be nonconforming, generates “nonconforming material reports”, requiring a technically accurate description of the anomalies.
• Responsible for ensuring nonconforming, Line Throw Off, and Purged material is segregated and secured including the disposition of non-conforming materials meet all necessary site and regulatory requirements.
• Perform Quality Control in-process inspections & audits necessary to support Instrument Manufacturing.  Assesses subassemblies, finished devices, and the assembly & test processes for conformance to documented requirements. 
• Responsible for ensuring that QC Inspection Methods are current and accurate. 
• Maintains thorough understanding of all specifications, requirements, and procedures and provides input regarding the continuous improvement of each.

Job Requirments:

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate written and verbally.
• Also requires a strong analytical approach to decision making and problem solving.
• Competence in the use of Quality Dimensional Tools and Techniques and advanced knowledge of quality systems (SAP/LIMS/Trackwise) is a plus.
• Requires strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to complete projects in a timely fashion.

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