Quality Controller - Quality Assurance

Nobel Biocare; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nobel Biocare in Madison, WI seeks a quality assurance professional to support product quality across the lifecycle, including incoming material inspection, in-process checks, and final device testing. You will investigate discrepancies, participate in MRB and MDR-related activities, and drive continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.

The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and R&D to promote compliance with regulatory and quality system requirements, and to

Qualifications

• Experience performing inspection activities on incoming materials, in-process products, and finished devices.
• Familiarity with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting audits, investigations, and nonconformances.
• Ability to analyze quality data, report trends, and participate in continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection/testing to ensure compliance with specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Document results per GDP and record-keeping standards.
• Investigate nonconforming materials, assist with MRB activities, and support CAPA processes.
• Assist with validation/verification activities and cross-functional quality projects.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and quality system activities.

Skills

Inspection testing

GDP documentation

Audit coordination

MRB & CAPA

Data analysis & trends

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Life Sciences)

Job description

Provide quality assurance services to ensure the integrity of products received and shipped out, services provided to clients, support business and customer needs, and comply with government regulations, industry and OpCo standards. May be responsible for supplier selection & auditing, material qualification, material inspection and test, performance monitoring and supplier development. May manage process and product non-conformances in line with company procedures. May conduct quality assurance tests to ensure product specifications are met. May review, investigate, resolve and report on quality discrepancies. May develop, maintain, monitor, and audit quality management system and protocols including systems automation, processes, and procedures that ensure compliance with regulations and standards. May monitor, investigate, and report on customer complaints. May obtain the necessary quality system certifications and licenses (e.g. ISO, CE) to support market release of new product development. May lead audit and inspection preparation, resolution of audit and inspection findings. May have frequent interaction with other functional areas and operating entities.

The Quality Controller is responsible for supporting quality assurance activities across the product lifecycle to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, quality system, and product requirements. This role performs inspection activities for incoming materials, in-process products, and finished devices while also supporting complaint investigations, nonconforming material management, validation activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and cross-functional quality projects. The Quality Controller works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and R&D to promote product quality, compliance, and process effectiveness.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform inspection and testing activities for incoming materials, in-process products, and finished devices to ensure compliance with established specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Document inspection and testing results in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Identify, document, and assist with investigation of nonconforming materials, products, and processes.
• Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities including product evaluation and disposition activities.
• Participate in complaint handling activities including complaint evaluation, investigation support, MDR assessments, and closure activities.
• Support validation and verification activities including protocol execution, data collection, test documentation, and report generation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and R&D to evaluate process changes, product improvements, and quality concerns.
• Assist with implementation of quality improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and quality system activities as needed.
• Participate in development, review, and maintenance of procedures, work instructions, forms, and quality records.
• Analyze quality data and communicate trends, observations, and potential risks.
• Serve as a flexible quality resource supporting multiple Quality Assurance functions based on business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Incidental Duties:

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.