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Quality Assurance Technician

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BD

Quality Assurance Technician

Tempe, AZ

Job Description Summary

Job Description

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We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you'll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

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Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance Technician assists in Quality activities for medical device manufacturing operations as well as facilitating calibration of equipment utilized by the manufacturing site. This position supports the daily workflow and problem-solves issues in the process to ensure consistent quality. This position reports through the Quality department and requires flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to manage in a dynamic work environment.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future. There is no travel associated with this position and does not manage.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate assignment of product nonconformance investigations, manage the metrics associated with nonconformances, and facilitate the daily review board meetings
  • Assist in disposition and completion of product nonconformance investigations
  • Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) in the following disciplines - electrical, dimensional, optical, physical/mechanical chemical- to ensure compliance with published specifications
  • Collect, compile, measure, summarize, and record data gathered during calibration
  • Identify IM&TE out-of-tolerance conditions and perform corrective action via adjustments, component replacement, correction factors, etc.
  • Maintain secondary and/or working calibration standards
  • Review calibration reports/ certificates and make Quality decisions based on the results
  • Coordinate and communicate with calibration suppliers to ensure on-time completion of calibration
  • Perform laboratory housekeeping
  • Review supplier documentation, packaging, labels, and physical product against specifications and purchase requirements to ensure completeness and accuracy of orders
  • Prioritize, plan, and execute work activities in first in - first out basis with minimal supervision
  • Ensures product and amount received reflects work order list and prepares inspection sheet for records
  • Ability to use various types of inspection tools and adapt what to use to perform various types of inspections
  • Performs inspection of incoming materials for conformance to specifications based on ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, or C=0 sampling plan using inspection procedures per receiving material specification
  • Documents inspection data by completing inspection test reports and filing hard copies, scanning and saving them online on respective computer documents file
  • Initiates MRR (Material Review Report) for nonconforming material and store them in designated quarantine area
  • Completes all required paperwork and tasks within established guidelines
  • Compile various Quality related reports and slide decks including incoming inspection report on monthly basis, town hall, Quarterly updates, etc.
  • Demonstrate the ability to follow established procedures to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Maintain high attention to detail, accuracy, and overall quality of work
  • Maintains work areas and equipment in a clean an orderly condition and follows prescribed BD safety policies and procedures
  • May train other employees on responsibilities
  • Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 1 years of calibration experience
  • Must possess technical measuring skills
  • Microsoft Office including Word & Excel

Knowledge and Skills:

Required Qualifications:

  • Must demonstrate the ability to work as a team player, perform as a self-motivator, communicate effectively, follow written procedures, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Read, write legibly, and understand English
  • Must have the ability to sit, stand, reach above head, squat, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and carry a minimum of 40 lbs a minimum distance of 25 ft.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associated degree
  • GD&T experience
  • 3+ years of calibration experience
  • Experience with J.D. Edwards and Blue Mountain RAM
  • PMEL/TMDE training

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use sight, and use hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and office equipment. The employee frequently is required to verbally communicate with other associates. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel or crouch.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be in an open cubicle environment. Candidate must be able to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. BD is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It's also a place where we help each other be great, we do what's right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Primary Work Location

USA AZ - Tempe BPV Building 1

Additional Locations

Work Shift

US BD 1st Shift 8am-430pm (United States of America)

Client-provided location(s): Tempe, AZ, USA
Job ID: BD-72103110624
Employment Type: Other