Quality Engineering Technician - Cardio
rms Company
Summary
The Quality Engineering Technician assists Quality Engineers in providing quality assurance support for manufacturing, improving quality related practices and procedures, problem solving, and providing technical guidance and measurement methodologies.
Job description
Position Summary
The Quality Engineering Technician assists Quality Engineers in providing quality assurance support for manufacturing, improving quality related practices and procedures, problem solving, and providing technical guidance and measurement methodologies.
1st Shift: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
Responsibilities
- Partner in the development of the APQP process and project management
- Assist in the development of PFMEA
- Support the development and implementation of control plans
- Assist in the development and implementation of Gage R&R and capability studies
- Support the implementation of IQ, OQ, PQ documentation
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of inspection methods for first article, receiving, in-process, and final inspection
- Design inspection fixturing and gaging
- Assist the investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities to support the CAPA and Customer Complaint systems
- Perform routine inspection activities on the floor
- Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
- Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
- Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
- Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
- Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly
- Participate in required company meetings
- Maintain an organized work area (5S)
- Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
- Complete all other work duties as assigned
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
- Intermediate blueprint reading, GD&T and SPC knowledge
- Ability to operate a variety of inspection equipment
- Design software - Minitab
- Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
Requirements
- Associate degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and industry standards
- Intermediate blueprint reading, GD&T and SPC knowledge
- Ability to operate a variety of inspection equipment
- Design software - Minitab
- Ability to cross train in other areas of production when required
- Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Profit Sharing
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Onsite Medical Clinic
- Paid Parental Leave
- Social Events
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Training and Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Safe Leave
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Accident and Critical Illness
- Discretionary Holiday Bonus
- Employee Death Benefit
Company overview
rms Company, founded in 1967 and headquartered in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in precision-machined components for the medical device industry. As part of the Cretex Medical family of companies, rms has established itself as a trusted supplier to leading medical device manufacturers worldwide, with particular expertise in orthopaedic implants and components. The company operates a 215,000 square foot manufacturing facility equipped with over 650 CNC machine tools and advanced technologies including Direct Metal Printing (DMP) for additive manufacturing of complex implant structures. rms serves six major medical markets: cardio stimulation, neurostimulation, interventional vascular, orthopedic spine, trauma and extremity, and ablation and drug delivery. With ISO 13485 certification and FDA registration, the company provides comprehensive services from design for manufacturability (DFMA) support through production, assembly, and sterile packaging. Their capabilities include precision milling, Swiss and lathe turning, wire and sinker EDM, micro laser welding, and secondary processing operations. rms processes over 2.5 million components monthly, working with a wide range of materials from implantable polymers to precious metals like platinum, and has built a reputation for supporting both Fortune 500 medical technology companies and innovative startups in bringing their products to market efficiently and reliably.