Quality Associate - 6 Month Contract

Southmedic Inc; Barrie; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device manufacturer in Barrie is seeking a skilled Quality Associate for a 6-month contract. The role involves maintaining the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO standards, and supporting the QA team. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Flexible work shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment working in a Quality Management System compliant with ISO standards is an asset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible to work all shifts and overtime with minimal notice.

Responsibilities

• Update QA Team Lead with issues affecting customer satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities within the Quality Management System.
• Ensure manufactured product meets specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Quality Assurance or Science-based discipline

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Job Details

Description

Southmedic is known globally as an innovative, high quality Canadian medical device manufacturer. At Southmedic you will enjoy an open-minded culture that fosters individual growth and career development within a dynamic team. Southmedic believes in continually investing in our staff; allowing you to reach your full potential through ongoing training and development. You will engage with a team that values respect, accountability and integrity.

We are looking for a Quality Associate for a 6 month contract – a skilled individual responsible for the daily maintenance of the Quality Management System at Southmedic Inc

What You Will Do

• Update the QA Team Lead and/or Quality Supervisor with any issues as they arise that could affect customer satisfaction
• Participate on the Internal Audit Team as required
• Identify areas of opportunities within the Quality Management System (QMS) to support Southmedic’s key business objectives
• Take ownership of projects and work independently within a team environment to reach departmental and company goals
• Communicate clearly, effectively and professionally within the Southmedic team
• Interface with co-workers in a courteous professional manner
• Administrative support to the Quality Supervisor and Director of Quality
• Follow all applicable Southmedic policies, procedures and work instructions
• All other projects and duties as assigned
• Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to pending documentation revision changes that could have an impact to current employees. This includes, changes to the Organizational Chart as well as changes to policies and procedures.
• Ensure Quality concerns are effectively communicated between all shifts and all internal stakeholders.
• Identify, isolate, and document Non-Conformances.
• Champion internal non conformances from initiation to closure.
• Read and interpret; drawings/blueprints, regulatory requirements, and customer specific requirements.
• Create internal Quality Alerts.
• Perform dimensional studies as required.
• Participate in measurement systems analysis as required.
• Daily Clean Room pressure monitoring when required.
• Ensure that all manufactured product meets or exceeds specification, achieved through Receiving Inspection of raw materials, approval of first off / last off samples, inspection of In-Process products, and release inspections as required
• Use quality tools to establish root cause
• Conduct final review of batch records
• Perform dimensional studies as required
• Receiving Inspection of raw blades.
  
  

What We Need

• A Post-secondary education in Quality Assurance or Science-based discipline and /or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment working within a Quality Management System compliant to an ISO standard is considered an asset.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi task are key components to this position.
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and excellent time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient with computers using Microsoft applications
• Flexible to work all shifts and overtime with minimal notice.
  
  

Southmedic is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Southmedic Team!

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