IQA Technician I

About the role

6-month contract position located in Irving, TX. 100% onsite with a schedule of 8AM to 4:30PM.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing and testing operations in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) for receiving and inspection.
• Perform job duties in accordance with Abbott Global and Technical Standards and Quality System (QS) requirements.
• Complete Tier 1 inspections per inspection plans and drawings to support production schedules.
• Use hand tools (calipers, gauges, rulers) and perform visual inspections on inbound materials for medical device assembly.
• Operate more advanced measuring instruments as needed.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of cable harness assemblies and printed circuit board assemblies.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, documentation, and filing systems to meet GMP and quality compliance.
• Accept or reject supplier lots based on inspection results.
• Document any non-conformances related to specifications, procedures, or standards, including completing required paperwork and system transactions.
• Initiate discrepant material reports and participate in data collection, analysis, and trending.
• Recommend improvements to policies, processes, and procedures.
• Perform moderately complex assignments, applying established methods to recurring situations; escalate more complex issues to senior quality personnel.
• Support Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to all FDA, ISO, environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• 0–2 years performing incoming dimensional inspections.
• Experience with hand measurement tools such as calipers, gauges, and rulers.
• Work experience supporting manufacturing or quality environments preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma (not required but preferred if no prior inspection experience).
• Familiarity with medical device manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.

Skills

• Ability to perform accurate visual and dimensional inspections.
• Knowledge of GMP, GLP, and quality system regulations.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to analyze inspection data and identify trends.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow standards, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
• Basic problem-solving and initiative to complete tasks independently.

Benefits

Eligible benefits upon waiting period include:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account (for High-Deductible Health Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state)
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance
• MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance
• 401(k)