Lead Quality Technician

About the role

Knowledgeable in the use of measurement equipment (examples: Vernier’s, micrometers, durometers, etc.). Experience with Vision-based CMM systems (examples: Smartscopes, OGP, Hexagon). Creates programs for automated inspection equipment. Performs program verifications. Trains inspection and operations on use of equipment and programs. May repair, modify and/or maintain systems and measurement equipment. Develops and executes testing methods. Understands and applies sampling plans. Ensure or Establish Controls for Products and Processes Designs, compiles, or completes quality records, reports, and/or documentation ensuring GDP (Good Documentation Practices) are applied. Coordinates complex testing according to procedures or Engineering direction. May perform failure analysis and/or troubleshooting. Recommends appropriate gages and other equipment for the measurement of products or parts. Participates in problem solving and provides input for process/product evaluations for continuous improvement. Recommends, assembles, and installs equipment/apparatus and processes for production, product development, inspection, and testing. Utilizes equipment and ensures current calibration. May repair, modify and/or maintain equipment. Performs inspections in accordance with authorized specification and applicable quality standards. Makes recommendations to existing work instructions to improve quality, clarity, and/or efficiency. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides Leadership
• Captures and communicates progress and metrics to management
• Coordinates the activities of other technicians
• Leads projects and mentor other technicians
• Grows on the job and helps others succeed
• Expands skill base through on-the-job training, cross training, and classroom instruction
• Trains personnel in proper techniques to utilize systems, equipment, and processes
• Supports performance reviews and talent calibration processes
• Ensures 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)

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High school graduate or equivalent may be required, associate degree or experience in area of technical expertise may be preferred
• Minimum Experience: 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing or regulated industry
• Specialized Knowledge: Understanding of GD&T. Understanding of the ISO9001/ISO13485 quality standards preferred. Product knowledge helpful
• Special Skills: Strong computer operation skills. Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings/prints. Proficiency reading and understanding work instructions. Proficiency with the use of measurement tools/equipment and hand gages to measure physical dimensions on parts (e.g. pin gage, caliper, optical comparator, etc.). Excellent organizational and communication skills. Detail oriented and organized. Demonstrated leadership abilities

Qualifications

• Lives the Integer Values through leading by example
• Achieves all Goals and Objectives assigned

Skills

• Knowledge of measurement equipment
• Experience with Vision-based CMM systems
• Ability to create and verify programs for automated inspection equipment
• Ability to train others on the use of equipment and programs
• Ability to repair, modify, and maintain systems and measurement equipment
• Ability to develop and execute testing methods
• Understanding of sampling plans
• Ability to ensure or establish controls for products and processes
• Ability to design, compile, or complete quality records, reports, and/or documentation ensuring GDP (Good Documentation Practices) are applied
• Ability to coordinate complex testing according to procedures or Engineering direction
• Ability to perform failure analysis and/or troubleshooting
• Ability to recommend appropriate gages and other equipment for the measurement of products or parts
• Ability to participate in problem solving and provide input for process/product evaluations for continuous improvement
• Ability to recommend, assemble, and install equipment/apparatus and processes for production, product development, inspection, and testing
• Ability to utilize equipment and ensure current calibration
• Ability to perform inspections in accordance with authorized specification and applicable quality standards
• Ability to make recommendations to existing work instructions to improve quality, clarity, and/or efficiency

Benefits

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.

Pay

Salary range for this position is $28.16-$41.30.

Schedule

N/A