Process Quality Engineer (11192)

Details: Develop process plans that are cost effective, thorough, poka-yoked and that follow safe processes and practices.  Lead process optimization, quality improvements and continuous improvement activities for the shop floor (machining and assembly).  Assist with the justification and implementation of capital equipment and cost improvement programs.  Provide daily support to the shop floor in resolving process and quality issues by implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.  Develop and maintain shop floor procedures and documentation and ensure they are being followed on a daily basis.  This position is also responsible for the development and implementation of processes involved with new product introduction as well as with existing products.  This includes working with Manufacturing Teams, Quality Engineering and Design Engineering to facilitate the introduction of new products or the improvement to existing products and processes.Establish robust, effective, manufacturing and assembly processes with the appropriate measures for control, including, but not limited to process capability evaluations, statistical process controls, PFMEA’s, poka yokes, PM’s, JSA’s, etc..  These processes shall also maximize the utilization and efficiency of both capital equipment and direct labor. Lead and solicit suggestions and input from all team members for continuous process improvements (Kaizen Events, I@W, etc.).Implement and maintain Standard Work for manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, the development of the process, the output expectations, and cost effective packaging.  Audit work areas to sustain appropriate manufacturing methods.  Provide shop-floor support on process and quality problems.  Provide leadership in coordinating resolutions with other internal functions (Quality, SCM, Engineering, Sales, etc.). Develop, implement, evaluate and review training plans of operators to assure work instructions and safe methods are being followed, as well as to ensure satisfactory efficiencies.  The process engineer will also participate in the piggy-back training and evaluation of the trainee.Design Review representation for manufacturing.  Review new product design(s) for manufacturing tooling, standards and capabilities.  Recommend design changes for manufacturing and cost effectiveness in support of value engineering.  Represent Manufacturing in Configuration Change Control Board (CCCB) activities.Estimate manufacturing costs on new products.  Establish and maintain time standards and standard data elements for processes and equipment.Investigate customer complaint(s), verify root cause and implement/verify and communicate corrective actions.Support or assist in audit activities (internal (quality, 5S, safety), customer and governing agencies) during evaluation of NYAB.Provide daily leadership to the shop floor.  This position will assume supervisory responsibility in the absence of the production supervisor.

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Process Quality Engineer (11192)

Details: Develop process plans that are cost effective, thorough, poka-yoked and that follow safe processes and practices.  Lead process optimization, quality improvements and continuous improvement activities for the shop floor (machining and assembly).  Assist with the justification and implementation of capital equipment and cost improvement programs.  Provide daily support to the shop floor in resolving process and quality issues by implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.  Develop and maintain shop floor procedures and documentation and ensure they are being followed on a daily basis.  This position is also responsible for the development and implementation of processes involved with new product introduction as well as with existing products.  This includes working with Manufacturing Teams, Quality Engineering and Design Engineering to facilitate the introduction of new products or the improvement to existing products and processes.Establish robust, effective, manufacturing and assembly processes with the appropriate measures for control, including, but not limited to process capability evaluations, statistical process controls, PFMEA’s, poka yokes, PM’s, JSA’s, etc..  These processes shall also maximize the utilization and efficiency of both capital equipment and direct labor. Lead and solicit suggestions and input from all team members for continuous process improvements (Kaizen Events, I@W, etc.).Implement and maintain Standard Work for manufacturing processes including, but not limited to, the development of the process, the output expectations, and cost effective packaging.  Audit work areas to sustain appropriate manufacturing methods.  Provide shop-floor support on process and quality problems.  Provide leadership in coordinating resolutions with other internal functions (Quality, SCM, Engineering, Sales, etc.). Develop, implement, evaluate and review training plans of operators to assure work instructions and safe methods are being followed, as well as to ensure satisfactory efficiencies.  The process engineer will also participate in the piggy-back training and evaluation of the trainee.Design Review representation for manufacturing.  Review new product design(s) for manufacturing tooling, standards and capabilities.  Recommend design changes for manufacturing and cost effectiveness in support of value engineering.  Represent Manufacturing in Configuration Change Control Board (CCCB) activities.Estimate manufacturing costs on new products.  Establish and maintain time standards and standard data elements for processes and equipment.Investigate customer complaint(s), verify root cause and implement/verify and communicate corrective actions.Support or assist in audit activities (internal (quality, 5S, safety), customer and governing agencies) during evaluation of NYAB.Provide daily leadership to the shop floor.  This position will assume supervisory responsibility in the absence of the production supervisor.

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Quality Technician / Mechanical Inspector

Details: Quality Technician JEM Technical High Performance Hydraulic, Electro-Hydraulic, and Pneumatic Valves Our CompanyJEM Technical was founded in 1984 as a manufacturers’ representative, marketing fluid power products in the Upper Midwest, with an emphasis on hydraulic valves. Today, JEM Technical is a manufacturer of integrated value solutions with complete control of the process from beginning to end.  JEM Technical’s flagship product line is HydraForce™, the market leader of cartridge valve technology.  JEM Technical is committed to advancing OEM and end-users with theirFluid Power and Controls applications.Our OpportunityTo effectively provide a high level of service to the customer by providing timely our manufacturing and assembly departments in assuring quality product and processes.  Areas of accountability include: Perform First Article Inspection (ISIR) and customer required approval processes (PPAP). Assist manufacturing and assembly in performing In-Process and Final Inspection duties. Perform Level II (Receiving Inspection) duties. Assist in developing and maintaining Control Plans and Receiving Inspection Check Sheets. Assist in the management and maintenance of Gages and Inspection Equipment under gage control. Assist in the analysis and disposition of product in Material Review Board (MRB). Provide necessary support to other departments in problem or quality resolution. ?Our Qualifications Q.E. Technician degree or equivalent Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and objectives to completion Effective communication skills Proven knowledge and understanding of various gages, inspection equipment and inspection techniques Prior use and knowledge of various software applications including Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn a new operating system. The ideal candidate will know how to use Blue Print Reading and GD&T.   Share with us your talent, drive and entrepreneurial spirit and we will provide a creative and supportive environment, where your valuable contributions are rewarded and celebrated with professional growth, job satisfaction, and an attractive total compensation program. Join us and become part of our great team!We are excited to partner with the HR Professionals at Instigate, Inc. to manage our recruitment efforts for this opening. All responses will be processed promptly on behalf of our hiring team by Instigate's TalentAssist - Recruitment Process Management Services. Please submit your resumes, applications or questions directly to Instigate for consideration. Thank you for your interest in joining our team.KEYWORDS Quality, Technician, Quality Assurance, Surface, Plates,Technical, Machined, CMM, Production, Custom Design, Problems, Solutions, Manufacturing, Industrial, Automation, Pneumatic, Motion, ISO 9000, Problem Solving Control System.

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Quality Control Manager - Printing

Details: Quality Control / Continuous Improvement ManagerThe purpose of this position is to provide oversight, direction and coordination of quality improvement throughout our printing plant (prepress, press, bindery, and shipping/fulfillment departments.)This person will be responsible for the maintenance and improvement of existing, along with the development of new, quality standards/ procedures to achieve best in class production output to exceed customer expectations. Requirements

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Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer II

Details: SENIOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER II (500-4103)SOUTH JORDAN, UTAHSUMMARY OF DUTIESProvides quality engineering support for optimization, improving, and implementation of software quality systems including generating validation/protocol data, and training.Must have quality engineering experience in failure investigation, oversight/determination of disposition of nonconforming materials, conducting and updating risk analysis documentation and processes, defining/refining quality inspection plans, performing data collection and trending for presentation of key metrics, identifying and addressing supplier quality issues, reviewing and generating validation/protocol data documentation.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED•Ensures that new systems are appropriately tested and documented prior to implementation.•Ensures that employees are adequately trained prior to any use of new or existing systems.•Ensure that training on quality systems is adequately documented.•Identifies opportunities to improve quality systems and processes.•Provide project management when needed for implementation of new quality systems or improvement of existing quality systems.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS•Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. ? local practice may apply.•Writing•Sitting•Standing•Bending•Vision•Color perception•Depth perception•Reading•Field of vision/peripheral•Fine motor skills•Noise•Chemical vaporsSUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS•Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with five years quality engineering experience.•Medical device experience or equivalent experience in a regulated industry preferred.•Experience handling deviations, investigations and CAPAs preferred.•Demonstrated working knowledge of 21 CFR 820 (Quality Systems Medical Devices), ISO 13485, ISO14791, 21 CFR 11, Annex 11 and other medical device related standards.•Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs. Experience with MasterControl, SmartCAPA, Oracle, Crystal Reports and HTML is highly desirable.COMPETENCIES•Engineering research•Engineering problem solving•Inventions/new designs/techniques•Work/project supervision•Special projects/ECN's/ prototype creation.•NCMR causes/corrective actions/dispositionsCOMMENTSInfectious Control Risk Category II:The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.TO APPLY External candidates: Please submit an application on our website www.merit.com/careers to be considered. Click browse current openings to see the several pages of openings. Click the page numbers to see other openings.Internal candidates: Please log in to the employee services part of the Merit Metro and go under the "Merit Job Openings" button to view and apply to the opening. This can only be done while at work, not from home.Merit Medical Systems, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, is a dynamic, progressive and innovative company with a strong global presence. Our culture is highly energetic, family friendly, values its employees, and promotes them as standard business practice. To see what it is like to work at Merit take a look at our new recruiting video on YouTube at www.youtube.com/meritmedical to see the video titled "Great people, Great products, Great Company". Excellent compensation and benefits packages will be offered to the right candidate.COMPANY HISTORYMerit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ, MMSI) was founded in 1987 by Fred P. Lampropoulos and Kent W. Stanger, Chief Financial Officer. Merit develops, manufactures and markets single-use medical devices primarily for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular and vascular disease. Merit has been successful in introducing and marketing innovative, high-quality products through its expertise in new product design and its capabilities in injection and insert molding of plastics; the application of its proprietary electronic and sensor-based technologies; and wire, extrusion and catheter technologies. Merit also develops and markets embolotherapeutic products for the treatment of uterine fibroids, hypervascularized tumors, and arteriovenous malformations. Embolotherapy procedures are primarily performed by interventional radiologists and use bioengineered microspheres to create targeted vascular occlusion and drug delivery. The Company is utilizing its competitive advantages and technologies to develop and offer products that address a wide range of needs related to cardiology and radiology procedures performed in hospitals. Sales are made primarily to U.S. hospitals through a direct sales force. The Company markets its products in over 60 countries worldwide, utilizing a direct sales force in Europe, and distributors for the remainder of the world.MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.1600 Merit Parkway(9800 South Redwood Road)South Jordan, UTwww.merit.comEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V

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QUALITY TECHNICIAN

Details: LOOKING FOR A 1ST SHIFT QUALITY TECHNICIAN FOR AN INDUSTRIAL FACILITY.INSPECT AND AUDIT PRODUCT AT VARIOUS STAGES OF PRODUCTION TO ENSURE THE PRODUCT MEETS COMFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS.IDENTIFY ROOT CAUSE OF PROBLEM AND INITIATE THE PREVENTATIVE AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS. WILL ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF IN HOUSE PROCESS INSPECTIONS AND PERFORM QMS AUDITS.

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Quality Technician - Team Lead

Details: PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:This position will be a full time lead auditor/inspector for all ship-in machines and machines manufactured in the Springdale facility, along with supervising the audit activity.  This position will be responsible to create and maintain the requested log sheets, inspection sheets and audit criteria.  This position will be responsible for ensuring that all machines are audited according to the specifications and frequency provided and removing any issues within the system through continuous improvement.  This position will be responsible for supervising the other Quality Technicians within the machine audit process and managing the work load in cases of absenteeism, increased shipment receipts, etc.  The Lead Auditor will have the responsibility of verifying that the machines meet an acceptable level based on the criteria provided by the Quality Department and provide feedback to document the progression of this activity within the database for verifying that the machines meet an acceptable level based on a checklist or criteria that will be provided by the Quality Department, and provide feedback to document the progression of this activity within the database as specified by the department. This position will also be responsible to communicate Quality issues to the Quality Department and supplier and assist in rectifying the Quality issues.  This position will also assist with maintaining this activity along with continuous improvement.

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Quality Engineer

Details: My client is a world leader in the design and manufacturing of custom, high precision and dynamic systems that dramatically enhance real value to our customers in the Aerospace, Life Sciences, Environmental and Automation markets.This position will support, drive and facilitate effective project delivery through the application and coordination of a robust Quality framework in order to achieve customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for verifying that contract and regulatory requirements are achieved throughout the project lifecycle and serve as the customer and regulatory QA interface throughout project execution.

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