Quality Control Technician

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider offering strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. This opportunity is with a biotechnology product development client that supplies laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

About the role

Responsible for performing quality inspections of preproduction materials and finished products, documenting and communicating quality findings, maintaining inspection records and metrics, and supporting nonconformance, corrective action, and continuous improvement activities. The role requires strong knowledge of quality inspection and manufacturing processes, proficiency with ERP and Agile PLM systems, effective communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspection on preproduction materials of finished products quickly and accurately, meeting/exceeding minimum lot requirements each week and transact materials in ERP per training.
• Document nonconformances and support disposition to the Material Review Board (MRB) as appropriate.
• Review quality inspection priorities and complete the inspection on time.
• Document and communicate quality findings/issues quickly to the manufacturing team, purchasing, quality leadership and others, verbally and in writing, as appropriate.
• Understand, follow and enforce all established safety, health, business and quality policies and procedures.
• Manage, maintain and archive quality inspection records, quality reports and metrics.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
• Attend daily tier meetings, stage-gate reviews and staff meetings when applicable.
• Work closely with manufacturing and quality engineering to establish inspection criteria and implement inspection processes and procedures.
• Assist in the investigation of customer complaints and the corrective action process.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Quality Supervisor or Manager.

Requirements

• An Associate of Science degree or a technology-related field or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with quality inspection and manufacturing assembly or equivalent role.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance onsite.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize team workload based on customer demand or schedules.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.
• Demonstrated appropriate computer and system application skills to efficiently and accurately transact information on inspected materials/lots as needed.
• Demonstrate competency with all Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams.
• Experience using Agile PLM and ERP systems.
• Demonstrated ability to read and follow written procedures & work instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand layout, mechanical drawings and wiring schematics.
• Experience using inspection tools such as microscopes, calipers, micrometers, inspection gauges, etc.
• Knowledge/experience in manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing 40lbs.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to frequently get down on the floor and/or climb ladders.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.

Pay

$25 to $30 per hour

Schedule

• 6-month temporary assignment
• First Shift, Monday – Friday
• Onsite in Santa Clara, CA 95054