Quality Gaging Technician

Engineered-Medical-Systems,-LL; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineered Medical Systems is seeking a Quality Gaging Technician to oversee QA inspection gaging and calibration activities, ensuring product acceptance meets strict medical device standards. You will calibrate gages, interface with customers, and train staff on gage practices, contributing to continuous improvement in a high-precision manufacturing environment.

The role operates on a modified 12:00pm–8:00pm shift, onsite, and requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and accurate

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of gaging.
• Able to read measuring equipment including mics, calipers, comparators, and indicators.
• Must be able to read and understand the Router and Data Collection System.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English; team player.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA inspection gaging policies to meet process needs and customer requirements (QMS 7600).
• Identify and maintain calibration of all gages used in product acceptance.
• Interface with customers regarding gages loaned to EMS.
• Instruct personnel on proper gage calibration practices and policies.
• Oversee updates, changes, and training to documentation and records procedures.
• Oversee gage tracking system to verify calibrations and proper identification.
• Advise area manager if a gage is out of calibration and assist with non-compliance policies.
• Ensure gages stored in safe, environmental conditions.

Skills

Gaging knowledge

Measuring equipment reading

English language proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Router

Data Collection System

Job description

Engineered Medical Systems (EMS) is a full-service medical device manufacturer dedicated to precision, innovation, and quality. From our state-of-the-art facilities, we specialize in precision machining, complex assembly, and advanced manufacturing technologies—all tailored to meet the rigorous standards of the medical industry.

Beyond our technical capabilities, EMS fosters a collaborative and quality-driven culture where craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and team empowerment are at the core of everything we do. Our people are our greatest asset, and we take pride in cultivating a workplace that values integrity, accountability, and shared success.

Our services span prototype development, design verification and validation, full-scale production, and custom solutions. With a team-focused approach, we enhance design functionality, manufacturability, and product reliability—bringing premium medical devices to market with confidence and care.

The Quality Gaging Technician provides operations support by overseeing, monitoring, and advising on the related documentation, records, and tracking of all gages used by EMS to formally accept product.

This role is introduced as a modified shift schedule, working onsite Monday - Friday, 12:00pm - 8:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EMS Quality Assurance (QA) inspection gaging policies commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and title to meet EMS’ process needs and customer requirements and in accordance with QMS 7600 procedure.
• Identifying and maintaining calibration of all gages used in the formal acceptance of product at EMS.
• Interfaces with customers relating to gages loaned to EMS.
• Instruct affected EMS personnel on proper gage calibration practices and policies.
• Oversee updates, changes, and related training to existing EMS documentation and records procedures relating to gage ID, traceability, maintenance, and calibration.
• Oversee the gage tracking system used to verify all gage calibrations are current and that gages are identified as such prior to use.
• Should a gage be found to be out of calibration, advise the area manager and assist in implementation of any necessary non-compliance policies, as described in QMS 7600.
• Ensure gages are stored in an environmentally suitable and physically safe location.
• Support the EMS Quality Policy and Quality Objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School diploma or general education degree (GED). Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Have a basic knowledge of gaging.
• Ability to understand basic measuring equipment including mics, calipers, comparators, and indicators.
• Be able to read and understand the Router.
• Understand the Data Collection System.
• Have an understanding of relevant Safety requirements.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.

Restrictions

• Ability to bend, stoop, grip, reach, and lift up to 40 lbs. on a repetitive basis.
• Ability to stand the majority of the shift to perform duties and navigate moving across an active manufacturing facility while production is in ongoing.

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