Quality Engineering Tech - Manufacturing & Compliance

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. seeks a Quality Engineering Tech to drive quality assurance and control within sustaining manufacturing at the ATM site.

You will monitor quality metrics, identify root causes, and perform screening for advanced tissue models and equipment. The role emphasizes sustaining quality operations and product quality support, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Quality Systems and Regulatory Compliance.
• Technical writing skills to create and review procedures.
• Risk-based decision making mindset.
• Good grasp of QA/QC processes and tools.
• Ability to interact positively with employees, vendors and suppliers.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (Pareto, charts, trends).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on quality metrics and trends.
• Lead and manage quality initiatives and processes.
• Support product manufacturing, including failure analysis and containment of defects.
• Review shipping and export documents for regulatory compliance.
• Perform root cause analysis and propose solutions to quality challenges.
• Implement process improvements to reduce waste and improve efficiency across manufacturing and quality operations.
• Travel to local tissue harvest sites to address quality events (up to 8 hours weekly).
• Redline MPIs and QC inspection criteria for clarity and workflow improvements.

Skills

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Risk management

Quality tools

Interpersonal

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in engineering (biomedical/ mechanical)

ASQ Certification

Job description

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. seeks a Quality Engineering Tech to drive quality assurance and control within sustaining manufacturing at the ATM site.

You will monitor quality metrics, identify root causes, and perform screening for advanced tissue models and equipment. The role emphasizes sustaining quality operations and product quality support, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and compliance.