Quality Inspection Technician

Job Title

Quality Inspection Technician

Job Description

Philips is a global leader in health technology, committed to improving billions of lives worldwide and striving to make the world healthier and more sustainable through innovation. Driven by the vision of a better tomorrow.

But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are 80,000, wonderfully unique individuals, with two things in common: An unwavering sense of purpose and a relentless determination to deliver on our customers’ needs. It’s what inspires us to create meaningful solutions – the kind that make a real difference – when it matters most.

The world and our customers’ needs are changing faster than ever before and while we are proud of what we do already, we know we can do more. That’s why we need you, to help us tackle increasingly complex challenges posed by ever evolving health and well-being needs.

In this role, you have the opportunity to make life better

Looking at the challenges the world is facing today, Philips’ purpose has never been more relevant. So, whatever your role, if you share our passion for helping others, you’ll be working towards creating a better and fairer future for all.

Perform visual, dimensional, in-process, and final inspections as defined by SOP, Drawings, and Specifications. Utilize good technical and analytical skills, have a strong understanding of inspection techniques to assure quality standards are maintained. Be flexible to move between Quality Control and other areas to support QC activities and have the opportunity to work in a team environment to efficiently maintain a high level of quality standards, productivity, and meet our customer demands.

You are responsible for

• Measurement of parts, fixtures, tooling and assemblies utilizing a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM).
• Participate with disposition team for non-conforming product including proper transfers in / out of disposition areas.
• Update SAP as required to ensure timely and accurate inventory control
• Ensure equipment used is within calibration and preventive maintenance is completed before use.
• Accurately document QA test data and observations.
• Organize and summarize inspection/test results and prepare reports utilizing good documentation practices.
• Review vendor’s certificate and inspection data to ensure compliance with Philips specifications.
• Conduct product final acceptance activities, to include Device History Record review/approval.
• Provide input for continuous improvement of inspection procedures, specifications, and processes.
• Participate in internal, ISO and other audits.
• Initiate reports on nonconforming material and provide support to Manufacturing when required.
• Assist in qualification/validation activities and perform actions to resolve issues / implement corrective measures.
• Develop and conduct training with Quality Engineers and Inspectors regarding testing methods and interpretation of test results.
• Convey raw material and product quality issues to management.
• Maintain working knowledge of all instruments used for routine and non-routine sample testing and troubleshooting.
• Work with all teams internal and external to ensure work is commensurate to standards, acceptance criteria and quality policies.
• Ensure product evaluation complies with performance requirements, grading, workmanship and technical viability.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation with customers, collaborators, vendors, co-workers and management.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

You are part of

The Reedsville Manufacturing facility, which is a manufacturing and development site for Philips Ultrasound Transducers.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need a customer-first attitude and the following:

• 3-5 years manufacturing quality inspection experience (ie. pharmaceutical, medical device, or other industry).
• Competent in coordinate measuring machine (CMM).
• Competent in hand measurement tools (ie. micrometer, height gage, pi-tape and others).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and demonstrated knowledge in GD&T.
• Knowledge of materials, calibration, auditing and auditing techniques. 
• Knowledge of basic statistical terms and techniques, plotting data and recognizing out-of-control conditions.
• Must understand types of measurements, terminology, and measurement techniques.
• General understanding of ISO 13485 and FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
• Works well in a matrixed managed organization, communicate openly.
• Knowledge of basic quality terms, definitions, and concepts.
• Must be able to use inspection planning tools and perform product audits as required.
• Must understand the concept of traceability (product, material, and calibration).
• Must be flexible and able to work well in team environment.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an onsite role in Reedsville, PA on the 1st shift(10am-6pm or 11am-7pm)!

About Philips

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

• Learn more about our business.
• Discover our rich and exciting history.
• Learn more about our purpose.
• Learn more about our culture.

Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Pa is $25.00 to $38.00 an hour.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.   

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered.  Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here. 

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. 

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Reedsville, PAThis requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.