Quality Technician II

integer; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Integer is seeking a quality-focused professional to establish and maintain controls for products and processes across technical functions, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and regulatory standards.

You will contribute to improving the quality system, perform inspections with calibrated equipment, and support continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education (preferred): Highschool graduate or equivalent may be required, associate degree or experience in area of technical expertise may be preferred.
• Minimum Experience (preferred): 2 years of Integer work experience, or 3 years of related manufacturing industry experience may be required. Associates degree may substitute for years experience.
• Specialized Knowledge: Understanding of GD&T.
• Specialized Knowledge: Understanding of ISO9001/ISO13485 quality standards preferred
• Special Skills: Computer operation skills.
• Special Skills: Ability to read and interpret drawings/prints.
• Special Skills: Ability to read and understand work instructions.
• Special Skills: Experienced with the use of measurement tools/equipment and hand gages to measure physical dimensions on parts (e.g. pin gage, caliper, optical comparator, etc.).
• Special Skills: Good organizational and communication skills.
• Special Skills: Detail oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• The primary purpose of this position is to ensure or establish controls for products and processes related to various technical functions meeting customer and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains and improves Integer quality systems.
• Carries out responsibilities with little to no supervision.
• Ensure or Establish Controls for Products and Processes
• Compiles or completes quality records, reports, and/or documentation ensuring GDP (Good Documentation Practices) are applied.
• Participates in problem solving and provides input for process/product evaluations for continuous improvement.
• Utilizes equipment and ensures current calibration. May repair, modify and/or maintain equipment.
• Performs inspections in accordance with authorized specification and applicable quality standards.
• May make recommendations to existing work instructions to improve quality, clarity, and/or efficiency.
• Sets up and runs testing according to procedures or Engineering direction. May perform failure analysis and/or troubleshooting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Grow on the job and help others succeed
• Expands skill base through on-the-job training, cross training, and classroom instruction.
• May train personnel in proper techniques to utilize systems, equipment, and processes.
• Provides support/guidance, data, and analysis to other departments.
• Ensure Alignment on the Corporate Strategic Initiatives
• Continually seeks to drive improvements in product and process quality and identifies and escalates quality non-conformances to assist in achieving company quality objectives and key business metrics.
• Adheres to Integer Core Beliefs, Safety and Quality requirements and applicable regulations described in the quality management system (QMS).
• You embed Quality within your daily work life – "I own Quality." You are a standard bearer for Quality in everything we do at Integer, by assuring adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS), facilitating and/or contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and contributing to the successful attainment of our quality KPI’s and journey to 5 Sigma.
• How you will be measured:
• Live the Integer Values through leading by example.
• Assist the site in achieving its annual goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Achieve all Goals and Objectives assigned.
• What sets you apart:
• Minimum Education (preferred): Highschool graduate or equivalent may be required,associate degree or experience in area of technical expertise may be preferred.
• Minimum Experience (preferred): 2 years of Integer work experience, or 3 years of related manufacturing industry experience may be required. Associates degree may substitute for years experience.
• Specialized Knowledge: Understanding of GD&T.
• Special Skills: Computer operation skills.

Skills

GD&T understanding

Reading drawings/prints

Computer operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical experience

Tools

Measurement tools & gages

Job description

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.

At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer

We focus on our customers’ success

Innovation

We create better solutions

Collaboration

We create success together

Inclusion

We always interact with others respectfully

Candor

We are open and honest with one another

Integrity

We do the right things and do things right

Who we are:

Integer is a global organization providing innovative, high-quality technologies and manufacturing to Medical DeviceOEMsto enhance the lives of patients worldwide and high-end niche batteries for specialized applications in the energy, military, and environmental markets. We are guided by our six Values, including focus on Customers, Innovation, Collaboration, Inclusion, Candor, and Integrity. Working at Integer means you are part of a team passionately pursuing excellence in all that we do and always reaching for the next great achievement.

What you will do in this role:

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure or establish controls for products and processes related to various technical functions meeting customer and regulatory requirements. Maintains and improves Integer quality systems. Carries out responsibilities with little to no supervision.

Ensure or Establish Controls for Products and Processes

• Compiles or completes quality records, reports, and/or documentation ensuring GDP (Good Documentation Practices) are applied.

• Participates in problem solving and provides input for process/product evaluations for continuous improvement.


• Utilizes equipment and ensures current calibration. May repair, modify and/or maintain equipment.

• Performs inspections in accordance with authorized specification and applicable quality standards.


• May make recommendations to existing work instructions to improve quality, clarity, and/or efficiency.


• Sets up and runs testing according to procedures or Engineering direction. May perform failure analysis and/or troubleshooting.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Grow on the job and help others succeed

• Expands skill base through on-the-job training, cross training, and classroom instruction.


• May train personnel in proper techniques to utilize systems, equipment, and processes.

• Provides support/guidance, data, and analysis to other departments.

Ensure Alignment on the Corporate Strategic Initiatives

• Continually seeks to drive improvements in product and process quality and identifies and escalates quality non-conformances to assist in achieving company quality objectives and key business metrics.


• Adheres to Integer Core Beliefs, Safety and Quality requirements and applicable regulations described in the quality management system (QMS).


• You embed Quality within your daily work life – "I own Quality." You are a standard bearer for Quality in everything we do at Integer, by assuring adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS), facilitating and/or contributing to corrective and preventive actions, and contributing to the successful attainment of our quality KPI’s and journey to 5 Sigma.

How you will be measured:

• Live the Integer Values through leading by example.


• Assist the site in achieving its annual goals for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.


• Achieve all Goals and Objectives assigned.

What sets you apart:

• Minimum Education (preferred):
  
  
  
  • Highschool graduate or equivalent may be required,associate degree or experience in area of technical expertise may be preferred.
  
  
  
  

• Minimum Experience (preferred):
  
  
  
  • 2 years of Integer work experience, or 3 years of related manufacturing industry experience may be required. Associates degree may substitute for years experience.
  
  
  
  

• Specialized Knowledge:

• Understanding of GD&T.


• Understanding of the ISO9001/ISO13485 quality standards preferred


• Product knowledge helpful

• Special Skills:

• Computer operation skills.


• Ability to read and interpret drawings/prints.


• Ability to read and understand work instructions.
  
  
  
  • Experienced with the use of measurement tools/equipment and hand gages to measure physical dimensions on parts (e.g. pin gage, caliper, optical comparator, etc.).
  
  
  • Good organizational and communication skills.
  
  
  • Detail oriented and organized.
  
  
  
  

SPECIALIZATION:

QUALITY:

Identifies and evaluates procedures to ensure the production of qualityproductformanufacturingside. Works with measurement tools to ensure product istostandard before it is released. Conducts studies to understand capability for process and/or measurement systems. Performs dimensional testing forproductbefore and after cleaning. Provides the Quality group with technical support as required. Makes decisions on how to handle product issues with the operator accordingly and matters pertaining towhetherproductis acceptable. May write technical reports, records of standards and rejections and other required quality documentation.

Pay Range:

$22.61 - $33.16

Our total rewards program is designed to attract, retain, and motivate associates to contribute to Integer’s success. Our compensation program includes base wages, a cash-based incentive program supporting our pay-for-performance philosophy, overtime pay, shift differentials, and call-in pay, when applicable. We provide a comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and adoption benefits. Parental leave is available after one year. Optional employee-paid programs include supplemental life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance. Employees are immediately eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with company matching contributions. We provide 80 hours (10 days) of company designated holidays per year plus an annual allotment of paid time off.

U.S. Applicants: Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.