Quality Engineering Technician

Quality Tech Services, LLC; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Onsite health clinics

Holiday bonus program

Cretex University

Employee assistance program

Wellness program with incentives

Employee death benefit

Sick and safe leave

Job summary

Quality Tech Services, LLC (QTS) in Minnesota is seeking a full-time Quality Engineering Technician to support manufacturing quality programs. You will assist Quality Engineers with QA activities, problem solving, CAPA, and measurement methodologies.

The role involves developing quality processes, PFMEA, control plans, Gage R&R, IQ/OQ/PQ documentation, inspection methods, fixturing, and calibration management within a medical device context.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Intermediate blueprint reading, GD&T and SPC knowledge.
• Ability to operate a variety of inspection equipment.
• Design software- Minitab.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Desirable: 5 years of experience in machining or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Partner in the development of the quality processes and project management.
• Assist in the development of PFMEA.
• Support the development and implementation of control plans.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Gage R&R and capability studies.
• Support the implementation of IQ, OQ, PQ documentation.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of inspection methods for first article, receiving, in-process, and final inspection.
• Design inspection fixturing and gaging.
• Assist the investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities to support the CAPA and Customer Complaint systems.
• Perform routine inspection activities.
• Manage calibration of equipment and tooling.
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work.

Skills

Quality systems

Regulatory standards

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Inspection equipment

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

Job description

Overview

About QTS

QTS offers critical end-of-line services for medical device OEMs including finished device assembly, packaging and sterilization management. QTS is part of the Cretex Medical family of companies. Learn more at www.qtspackaging.com and www.cretexmedical.com.

Responsibilities

Quality Engineering Technician Ideal Candidate Profile

QTS is currently seeking an energetic, responsive and well-organized full time Quality Engineering Technician. This position will be responsible for assisting Quality Engineers in providing quality assurance support for manufacturing, improving quality related practices and procedures, problem solving, and providing technical guidance and measurement methodologies.

Quality Engineering Technician Job Summary

• Partner in the development of the quality processes and project management.
• Assist in the development of PFMEA.
• Support the development and implementation of control plans.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Gage R&R and capability studies.
• Support the implementation of IQ, OQ, PQ documentation.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of inspection methods for first article, receiving, in-process, and final inspection.
• Design inspection fixturing and gaging.
• Assist the investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities to support the CAPA and Customer Complaint systems.
• Perform routine inspection activities
• Manage calibration of equipment and tooling.
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements.
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work.

Qualifications

Quality Engineering Technician Skills and Experience

• Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Intermediate blueprint reading, GD&T and SPC knowledge.
• Ability to operate a variety of inspection equipment.
• Design software- Minitab.
• Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Desirable Criteria & Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in machining and or manufacturing.

What Is It Like to Work for QTS?

At QTS, we are passionate about quality as the services we provide have a direct impact on the quality of life for others and we pride ourselves on our culture and work environment. Here are some of things that employees have said about working at QTS:

• “I would describe my coworkers as kind and friendly.”

• “… I interned at QTS, then I went back to school… I was brought on as a shared service engineer, then I moved into a role with more customer interaction associated with it. All in all, a good fun, ride so far and I can’t wait to keep it going!”

• “Three words that I would use to describe QTS’s culture are: Respectful, Fast-paced, and Fun!”

We encourage you to explore the many opportunities that Quality Tech Services could offer you as an employee and as a valued team member.

Pay Range

USD $23.08 – USD $33.46 /Hr.

Pay Range Details

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market-based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

Company Benefits

Benefits:

All Employees:

Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.

20 hours:

Cretex’s medical benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre‑tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre‑tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20 hours/week.

30 hours:

Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30 hours per week.

(Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)