Quality Assurance Technician II

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Performs routine quality technical assignments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

•    Performs tasks using established and clearly defined methods.
•    Generates and distributes NC’s for specific area -- QAP’s and MPS’s.
•    Audits and inspects the production process to confirm that Device History Records are completed according to Device Master Record/QSR/GMP regulations.
•    Audits and inspects finished products to ensure that it conforms with Device History Records and applicable specification and procedures.
•    Completes final inspection paperwork.
•    Performs work order reviews for ECN's, EPWO's, NC's, etc.
•    Documents inspections and rejections on audit and inspection paperwork.
•    Segregates product when discrepancies are noted.
•    Accountable for the disposition agreement/verification of NC’s.
•    Initiates, identifies (labels) and ensures closure of NC’s.  Enters information into NC database.
•    Operates testing equipment in verifying that final product meet specification.
•    Performs dimensional audits and inspections.
•    Initiates and makes copies of final inspection paperwork.
•    Performs product transfers as applicable.
•    Tracks and maintains NC's and material testing products.
•    Submits materials for MEM/IR testing.
•    Performs specification training for production employees.
•    Quarantines product when discrepancies are noted.
•    Performs work order close-outs.
•    Trains Quality Assurance Auditors.
•    May participate in design and development activities.
•    Reviews nonconformance records (internal/external) to determine: disposition, root cause and need for corrective and preventive actions.
•    Assists Quality Engineers in performing testing and collection of related data and completing project assignments.
•    Performs other related quality audit and inspection tasks, as required.
 
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

•    Lifting – Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
•    Writing
•    Sitting
•    Standing
•    Bending
•    Vision
•    Color perception
•    Depth perception
•    Reading
•    Field of vision/peripheral
•    Fine motor skills
•    Noise
•    Chemical vapors
•    Soldering fumes

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•    Education equivalent to a High School Diploma with three years work related experience, or an Associate's Degree with one year experience.
•    Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
•    Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs
•    Ability to work well as a team member.
•    Knowledge of various tooling and testing equipment.

COMPETENCIES

•    Test conduction
•    Test specimen preparation/equipment adjustment and operation/test data recording and analyzing
•    Engineering data extraction/processing/presentation
•    Project team participation

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category II:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.  Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.