Location: Danvers, MA
Pay: $34/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support product quality assurance activities within a manufacturing environment. This position will be responsible for First Article Inspection (FAI), Material Review Board (MRB) processing, inspection activities, nonconformance management, and quality documentation.
The Quality Technician will work closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure products meet applicable quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
First Article Inspection (FAI)
- Perform First Article Inspections and product verification activities in accordance with ISO 13485, engineering drawings, specifications, and documented inspection procedures.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
- Verify dimensional, visual, and functional product characteristics.
- Collect and document objective evidence supporting product conformity.
- Complete and maintain FAI packages and reports.
- Track and communicate FAI status to appropriate stakeholders.
Material Review Board (MRB)
- Process and document Nonconforming Material Reports (NMRs).
- Assist with evaluating discrepant materials and disposition activities.
- Document material dispositions and maintain accurate MRB records.
- Ensure timely closure of nonconformance actions.
- Support containment and corrective action activities as needed.
Inspection & Quality Operations
- Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
- Utilize precision measuring equipment, including calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
- Record and analyze inspection results.
- Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards.
- Identify and escalate quality issues as appropriate.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate inspection records and quality databases.
- Assist with updates to control plans, inspection plans, work instructions, and other quality documentation.
- Ensure quality records are complete, accurate, and compliant with established procedures.
Continuous Improvement
- Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities.
- Participate in quality and process improvement initiatives.
- Assist with trend analysis involving defects, escapes, and nonconformances.
- Recommend process improvements to enhance product quality and reduce waste.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of quality inspection or manufacturing quality experience.
- Associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation preferred.
- Experience with MRB processes and nonconforming materials preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Hands-on experience with inspection and measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges.
- Knowledge of quality inspection methods and quality tools.
- Experience working with ERP/MES systems and quality databases.
- Experience within medical device, aerospace, electronics, or other regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485 is highly desirable.
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