Quality Assurance - Quality Technician II

Viant Medical Inc.; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k Plan with Company Match

Generous PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and career dev

Job summary

Viant Medical Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician for our Orchard Park, NY facility to move products through the production line with precision and timeliness.

You will verify markings, support quality with inspections, and ensure proper shipments to customers. In this role you will gain hands-on experience with advanced measurement systems, GD&T, and laser inspection processes within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Technical degree and 3 years’ equivalent experience in a similar regulated field.
• Medical Device experience strongly preferred.
• Laser inspection experience preferred.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint for documentation support.
• Good teamwork and communication skills to facilitate training and problem solving.
• Ability to complete multiple prioritized tasks with minimal supervision.
• Complete all job-specific required training.
• Understanding of FDA QSR and ISO 13485:2003 standards.
• ASQ certification (CMI/CCT/CQT) required within 1 year of position.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain measurement and test equipment systems.
• Assist with calibration, maintenance, and repair of equipment and tools.
• Troubleshoot and support advanced inspection systems (SmartScope, CMM, Vici).
• Perform inspections of components and outsourced work using precision metrology.
• Conduct in-process and first-piece inspections (laser certification).
• Use profilometers and various gaging systems for measurements.
• Develop blueprint reading, GD&T, and advanced inspection techniques.
• Train and mentor on laser inspection processes and certification requirements.
• Identify and help resolve quality concerns; control non-conforming materials.
• Review and certify quality docs (certifications, FAI, CP studies).
• Verify requirements, packaging, and shipment docs for compliance.
• Collaborate with suppliers/customers to improve quality and implement CAPA.
• Investigate customer concerns and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in internal quality audits and QA systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to drive operational excellence and safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Technical degree

ASQ CMI/CCT/CQT within 1 year

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title:

Quality Technician

Work Schedule

1st shift (M-F 7am-3pm)

Why Join Us?

Join a team shaping life-saving medical technologies while accelerating your career in a high-growth global environment. At Viant, you'll help bring innovative healthcare solutions to patients worldwide while growing in a collaborative, people-first culture. Guided by our promise-We're In It For Life we invest in your development, well-being, and ability to make a meaningful impact every day.

About the company

Viant is a global medical device partner providing design, development, manufacturing, and assembly services through capabilities in materials, plastics, metals, extrusion, and automation. With nearly 6,000 employees across 24 locations worldwide, it delivers high-quality, life-enhancing products with the scale and expertise to bring devices to market efficiently. Learn more at Viant Medical's website or in LinkedIn.

About the site:

Our Orchard Park facility focuses on medical device assembly and packaging, ensuring high-quality output within a regulated production environment.

About the role:

This position is necessary to provide accurate and timely movement of product through the facility. The ability to verify correct and legible marking on product, support quality with basic inspection, and ensure proper and timely shipments to our Customers is required.

In this role, you will:

• Support and maintain systems that ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurement and test equipment.
• Assist with the calibration, maintenance, and repair of company-owned equipment and precision tools.
• Troubleshoot and support advanced inspection systems, including SmartScope, CMM, and Vici equipment.
• Perform inspections of vendor-supplied components, assemblies, and outsourced work using cutting-edge measurement technology.
• Conduct in-process and first-piece inspections, including laser certification activities.
• Utilize a variety of precision measurement equipment, such as profilometers, roundness checkers, height stands, and other gaging systems.
• Develop expertise in blueprint reading, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), and advanced inspection techniques.
• Train and mentor team members on laser inspection processes and certification requirements.
• Help identify, document, and resolve quality concerns while ensuring non-conforming materials are properly controlled.
• Review and certify quality documentation, including certifications, first article reports, and process capability studies prior to shipment.
• Verify customer requirements, packaging specifications, and shipment documentation to ensure complete compliance.
• Partner with suppliers and customers to improve quality performance and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist in investigating customer concerns and support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing quality and efficiency.
• Participate in internal quality audits and contribute to maintaining our quality management systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Promote and support a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role

• Work with advanced quality and inspection technologies.
• Gain valuable experience in GD&T, metrology, and quality systems.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a highly skilled manufacturing environment.
• Play a direct role in delivering high-quality products that make a difference.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and professional development opportunities.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who enjoys problem-solving, precision measurement, and working in a collaborative, quality-focused environment.

Job Requirements

• Technical degree and 3 years’ equivalent experience in similar regulated field
• Medical Device experience strongly preferred
• Laser inspection experience preferred
• Experience with MS-Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point for word processing and documentation support
• Good teamwork and communication skills to facilitate training and group problem solving
• Must be able to complete multiple prioritized tasks with minimal direct supervision, while maintaining focus on preventative activities
• Complete all job-specific required training
• Ability to understand/comply with the FDA’s Quality Systems Regulations (QSR) and ISO 13485:2003 standards
• ASQ certification as a CMI, CCT, or CQT is required within one year of being in the position

Benefits

Benefits effective day one of hire!

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Generous Paid time off and paid Holidays
• Low-cost nutrition & mental health visits
• Tuition Reimbursement and career development programs
• Company-paid life insurance
• Access to individualized financial planning
• Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Up to $150-off your gym membership annually
• Employee discount programs
• Pet Insurance
• Home Ownership Program

• Earn up to an additional $100 monthly Attendance Bonus

Compensation

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $25.00-$30.00 annual salary. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.