Description:
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for continuous improvement and a drive to contribute to team success? We are seeking a dedicated Quality Technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong familiarity with ISO 13485 standards, ensuring the highest quality in our products and processes. Join us and play a pivotal role in maintaining excellence and driving innovation within our organization.
Why join Garrison Dental Solutions?
Private, Purpose-driven Company
o We have been a family-owned, debt-free, stable company in business for more than 25 years.
o We pursue a vision of innovating dentistry to restore healthy smiles worldwide.
o We place a high focus on living our core values of teamwork, determination, quality, and continuous improvement.
o We have been awarded one of West Michigan's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® seven consecutive years.
Market Leader
o Garrison is a market leader for one of the most popular and reliable restorative dentistry procedures.
o Our products are sold in 150 different countries.
o Garrison has a track record for consistently achieving double digit percent annual growth.
Highly regarded for innovative product designs requiring complex, in-house manufacturing.
o We place significant investments in innovation and technology.
o Our core products are protected by intellectual property and verified manufacturing processes that push the limits of metal-forming and injection-molding.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package:
o Base Salary range of $44 – 54 K (based on background) with bonus potential. 401K with profit sharing.
o Health (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA), Life, Short-term and Long-term disability, Accident and Critical Illness insurance
o Professional development support through company sponsored training and tuition reimbursement.
o Whole health support with Employee Assistant Program (EAP), regular and volunteerism paid time off, hybrid work option, free on-site gym access and subsidized gym membership.
Requirements:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct product validation lab testing, data analysis, and report writing.
- Perform inspections and tests on incoming materials, document findings, and manage sorting and rework.
- Monitor product quality throughout production to ensure compliance with standards.
- Accurately document inspection and testing results, maintaining quality assurance records.
- Identify and report defects, recommend disposition, and communicate with relevant departments.
- Assist in internal and external QMS audits, supporting QRM and auditors.
- Maintain and update QMS procedures and work instructions to comply with ISO 13485, MDSAP, FDA, and other regulations.
- Provide employee training on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Generate and verify traceability information and QA documentation.
- Collaborate with various departments on product and process regulatory requirements, including CAPAs.
- Stay updated on trends and advances in device manufacturing and quality control.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication, with teaching and training capabilities.
- Proficiency in mathematics, statistics, and report writing.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to understand technical specifications.
- Skilled with test and measurement equipment and documentation software.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree/technical certification preferred.
- Experience with Quality Management Systems.
- Knowledge of quality standards like ISO 13485, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing preferred.
- Preferred internal auditing experience.
- Competence in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Familiarity with continuous improvement tools (e.g., 5S, PDCA, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma).
Compensation details: 44000-54000 Yearly Salary
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