Quality Control Inspector

Corvion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Full health benefits including medical

Employee stock options

Job summary

Corvion is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to perform tests and inspections on materials and products throughout production. You will measure tight-tolerance parts, interpret GD&T, and maintain detailed records to ensure conformance to design requirements for implantable ventricular assist system components.

You will collaborate with design engineers and manufacturing to establish test methods and acceptance criteria, monitor calibration, and help manage nonconforming products.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality control and inspection of high precision/tight tolerance parts (medical devices preferred).
• Operation knowledge of CMM and other electronic inspection equipment (vision system, surface roughness tester etc.).
• High attention to detail and a focus on accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must perform well in cross functional, highly dynamic development team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests and inspections on materials and products at various stages of production.
• Measure and test incoming materials, precision machined components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies for conformance.
• Record and maintain quality control data and assist in managing nonconforming product.
• Interface with design engineers and manufacturing to establish test methods and acceptance criteria.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Manual measurements

CMM operation

Vision system use

Documentation & record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMM

Vision system

Surface roughness tester

Job description

Quality Control Inspection is responsible for performing tests and inspections on materials and products at various stages of production. Primary responsibilities include measuring and testing incoming materials, precision machined components, sub-assemblies, and final production assemblies for conformance to design requirements and standards, recording and maintaining quality control data, and assisting in management of nonconforming product. The position will interface with design engineers and manufacturing to establish test methods and acceptance criteria for critical components in the development of a fully implantable ventricular assist system.

Required Skills

• Interpret engineering drawings including GD&T, and technical documents such as engineering requirements and standards, to assist in creation of inspection criteria and test procedures
• Perform manual measurements using calipers, micrometers, gauges, visual inspection etc. of high precision/tight tolerance parts
• Program and run inspection equipment including CMM, roundness tester, surface roughness tester and vision system
• Produce and maintain detailed records of measurements and tests performed
• Verify incoming material and parts and maintain lot traceability
• Monitor calibration status of inspection equipment and document any out of tolerance activities

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in quality control and inspection of high precision/tight tolerance parts (medical devices preferred)
• Operation knowledge of CMM and other electronic inspection equipment (vision system, surface roughness tester etc.)
• High attention to detail and a focus on accountability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must perform well in cross functional, highly dynamic development team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Team oriented towards achieving milestones and overcoming technical hurdles

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus
• Full health benefits including medical and dental
• Employee stock options

This is an opportunity to join an innovative early-stage medical device company with a passion for saving and improving lives in a large and developing field. Position has significant potential for advancement and growth.

About Corvion

Corvion (www.corvion.com) is a pre-clinical stage medical device company focused on bringing fully implanted heart assist technology to the worldwide market for mechanical circulatory support. By developing a highly efficient implantable rotary blood pump (3X more efficient than competitors) coupled with a robust and flexible transcutaneous (through the skin) charging technology, the company aims to dramatically improve patient outcomes and quality of life.