Quality Assurance Technician

Terumo Cardiovascular Group; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Terumo Cardiovascular Group is seeking a quality assurance associate to inspect and test products, ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma, with preferred experience in quality assurance or manufacturing. The role involves data analysis, equipment use, and supporting production.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Prior quality assurance or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to use testing equipment as described.
• Requires critical thinking skills and decision-making ability.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inspecting, testing, and release of Finished Product.
• Verify compliance with national and international regulations.
• Assist in training of new associates.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Mathematical knowledge

Critical thinking skills

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or some college classes

Tools

Testing equipment (calipers, micrometers, etc.)

Job description

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Terumo Medical Corporation (TMC) develops, manufactures, and markets a complete, solutions-based portfolio of high-quality medical devices used in a broad range of applications for numerous areas of the healthcare industry. TMC places a premium on providing customers with world-class products, training and education programs that drive clear economic value, better clinical outcomes and improved quality of life for patients. TMC is part of Tokyo-based Terumo Corporation; one of the world’s leading medical device manufacturers with $6+ billion in sales, 30,000+ employees worldwide and operations in more than 160 nations. Terumo Medical Corporation is comprised of two strategic business divisions: Terumo Interventional Systems and Terumo Medical Products.

We believe that the future is bright for everyone at Terumo. We work with the future in mind to generate lasting change, create a bigger impact and produce greater outcomes for today, and for decades to come.

At Terumo we believe in the power of personal growth and will encourage you to get in the driver's seat - progressing in the direction you want to go by deepening your skills throughout your career. We want you to be bold, think outside the box, experiment, innovate and deliver what's next for quality healthcare. You will be part of a collaborative, respectful and resilient team of associates and leaders around the world, working together as partners to achieve more than you thought possible, providing real-world, impactful solutions for patients.

Join us and help shape wherever we go next!

Advancing healthcare with heart

This position is responsible for inspecting, testing and release of Finished Product.. This position will ensure compliance with Terumo Medical Corporation quality system and interface with all departments, including manufacturing, engineering, and planning department for any questions or requests.

• Associate is responsible to follow requirements of applicable national and international regulations.
• Verify and review Device History Records to ensure compliance per procedures.
• Use computer systems to maintain traceability and appropriate hold/release status of materials and finished goods.
• Performs testing of incoming materials to verify materials meet specifications.
• Provide production Supervisor with assistance of documentation errors/corrections within the DHR process.
• Supporting production request for raw material inspection for priority release.
• Participate in project performance team meetings on behalf of the job unit to provide ideas, methods or processes for unit/company performance improvement.
• Assist in training of new associates.
• Requires data analysis such as trending of DHR errors, or raw material inspection time.
• Submission of change orders as deemed necessary.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA)

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Mathematical knowledge, including algebra and utilization of sampling and statistical charts.
• Requires critical thinking skills and decision-making ability.
• Ability to use testing equipment, i.e., calipers, micrometers, microscope, optical comparator, Instron, etc.
• Conscious of quality with the ability to recognize deviations from established standards and procedures with a high level of concentration; ability to stay focused on work at hand.
• Requires the ability to make product acceptability choices based upon quality criteria, testing results and product requirements.
  

Qualifications/ Background Experiences

• Requires a high school diploma.
• Associate degree or some college classes preferred.
• Prior quality assurance or manufacturing experience preferred.

It is Terumo’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As a Company, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, skillset, knowledge, geography, education, business needs and market demand. We provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options which include: annual bonus, paid vacation, paid holidays, health, dental and vision benefits, 401(k), with matching contributions, tax advantage savings accounts, legal plan, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, voluntary long-term disability, short term disability, critical illness and accident insurance, parental leave, personal leave, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, and an employee assistance program. Rate of pay: $40,000 - $55,000/year.