Quality Technician II: Growth, Training & Benefits

Integer Holdings Corporation; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 31,147 - 45,681; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Integer Holdings Corporation is seeking a quality-focused professional to establish controls for products and processes, ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

You will maintain and improve the quality systems, perform inspections, calibration, and documentation, and support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school graduate; associate degree or experience in area of technical expertise may be preferred.
• Minimum experience: 2 years of Integer work experience, or 3 years of related manufacturing industry experience; associate degree may substitute for years experience.
• Specialized knowledge: Understanding of GD&T; ISO9001/ISO13485 knowledge preferred; product knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Compile quality records, reports, and documentation with GDP.
• Participate in problem solving and provide input for process/product evaluations.
• Set up and run testing according to procedures or Engineering direction; perform failure analysis.
• Perform inspections per specifications and quality standards.
• May train personnel in proper techniques for systems and processes.
• Provide support/analysis to other departments.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measurement tools

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

GD&T

ISO 9001/ISO 13485

Caliper

Optical comparator

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 Device OEMs to 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):
• High school 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 quality product for manufacturing side. Works with measurement tools to ensure product is to standard before it is released. Conducts studies to understand capability for process and/or measurement systems. Performs dimensional testing for product before 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 to whether product is acceptable. May write technical reports, records of standards and rejections and other required quality documentation.

Salary range for this position is $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.