At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.
Position Summary:
We are currently looking for a Associate Quality Technician to join our team on the 3rd shift. As an Associate Quality Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring that we manufacture safe and compliant products for our patients. The Quality Technician will support manufacturing by inspecting and testing products and overseeing operations to ensure they comply with specifications and standards for medical devices.
Essential Functions:
Utilizes measurement equipment such as Micrometers, Calipers, Pin Gages, Thread Gages, Comparators, Vision Systems, and Functional Gages to inspect products
Uses organizational knowledge of inspection and calibration procedures to assist the manufacturing floor and train others
Performs in-process and final product and process audits
Escalates to Senior Quality Technician when nonconformity is identified
Identifies and disposes of nonconformities in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures
Collect data in accordance with Good Documentation Practices
Identify daily priorities by utilizing a lean visual management system (Kan Ban, Heijunka, and FIFO) lanes
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication
Utilize Lean Manufacturing Visual Management Systems (Andon, Hour by Hour) to effectively communicate problems
Actively work together as a team to solve problems
Perform duties in compliance with applicable FDA and state regulations as well as standards including, but not limited to, CRF-820 and ISO 13485
Other duties, as assigned
Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies
Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
Represents the company in a professional manner and upholds the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Two to Six years of experience in a Manufacturing environment
Strong computer skills required, and you must be comfortable with Excel, Power Point, and Word
Experience of performing inspection and testing methods
Basic understanding of Blueprint reading and GD&T ASME Y14.5
Basic understanding of GDP
Fundamental understanding of machining, polishing, blasting, anodizing, cleaning, 3D printing and assembly processes
Basic Understanding of Measurement System principles, such as Bias, Linearity, Stability, NIST, Test Accuracy ratio, Attribute Agreement Analyses, Repeatability and Reproducibility
ASQ CQT certification
Background in Medical device Quality Systems, 21-CFR820, ISO 13485, IEC 60601-1, IEC 62304, MDSAP)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus
Our Values:
Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.
Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.