Mems Quality Tech

Hi-Tech Manufacturing Quality Technician / Lead – Mid to Sr Level Experience

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Quality Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for quality functions surrounding our products.  Quality functions include incoming inspection, in-process measurement checks, photo image review, final product inspection.  The ideal candidate thrives on finding mistakes and improving processes through Quality.  The ideal candidate is experienced in performing measurements using micrometers, vision systems, drop gauges, also thorough documentation review of manufacturing travelers.  As the comfort level of this individual grows within the company, this role will eventually lead the Material Review Board meetings and Safety meetings.

This job is 40% (gloved) hands on the parts while working in our clean room.  25% of the job is writing/maintaining documentation at your desk that is needed for performing the Quality inspections. The remainder of the job is representing Quality in various production meetings or process creation for R&D where Quality insight is needed.

This position offers company sponsored training and has a large career growth path.  This position has a Mentor available to train and transition the work smoothly and at a consistent controlled pace.  You will not be thrown into the job without resources to answer historical questions and provide guidance.  This position is an addition to the team due to the company’s growth.

Job Responsibilities  

1. Auditing of existing production processes for compliance. This may require being a part of the live assembly process and looking for discrepancies, documenting those discrepancies and improving the process or may simply be a ‘desk audit’ where a process is read through for sound flow, general compliance and understanding.
2. Represent the voice of Quality for all meetings attended.
3. Provide recommendations for inspection equipment that would improve overall quality, increase efficiency, or reduce downtime.
4. Document quality inspection methods and contribute to the creation/revision of procedures and specifications.
5. Conduct periodic (spot check) quality performance assessments on manufacturing documentation.
6. Work side by side with the Equipment Tool owner on any IQ/OQ/PQ’s on the equipment. Feel free to look up that term as you may have the experience but are not familiar with the acronym.
7. Train, mentor and ensure production personnel operate to internal Quality standards and processes, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and troubleshooting excellence.
8. Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, health, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
9. Mastery of basic statistical methods using EXCEL to compile data; such as Averages, Standard Deviations, Medians, Min/Max differences, Sort Functions.

Opportunities for Growth (if you have this experience already, this is a plus)

• Learn the Semi-Conductor manufacturing process (photolithography, electroplating, dry and wet etching, metal and oxide sputtering)
• The companies Quality efforts and head count will more than double this year giving this hire the opportunity to be promoted to a Quality Lead if so desired.
• Chemistry background (acids, bases, solvents, calculating moles of a substance into grams).
• Learn ISO 9001 Quality Standards as they apply to the business. FDA Medical Device Class II Quality Standards may also be applicable.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Advanced Statistical methods such as Taguchi Arrays (DofE’s).
2. How to best choose Sample Sizes needed for Verification/Validation testing. Variable Data vs Attribute Data
3. Chemistry background (acids, bases, solvents, calculating moles of a substance into grams).
4. Learn ISO 9001 Quality Standards as they apply to the business. FDA Medical Device Class II Quality Standards may also be applicable.
5. Ability to work independently.
6. Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
7. Interest in learning ISO and/or FDA regulations and regulatory requirements.
8. Ability to operate efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
9. Enjoys occasional focused and collaborative efforts.

About VerAvanti

We are a mature start-up company on the verge of launching our first product.  We are a Collaborative Culture where individuals get credit for their induvial projects and tasks but whose failures are shared with the team because problems and failures get team support!!! 

The solid foundation of knowledge our R&D team built is now transitioning into process improvement and manufacturability.  This transition requires more Quality checking and the main reason for this position opening.  Now is an exciting time to join our team and have a large impact since we are still in the beginning stages of the transition to manufacturing and increasing our Quality.  Our culture is decisive, open, with integrity, and respectful of the work/life balance.  This position has an immediate impact on the manufacturing Quality and ultimately our patients in the medical diagnostics space. 

Avanti is a high visibility environment where you can get noticed, take on new learnings or opportunities, and really make a difference.  Our employees in this role have a PTO policy that exceeds Amazon’s to reinforce our value on work/life balance.

If you enjoy mostly working in small project teams, having a steady que of individual tasks desiring your attention, with occasional collaborative team meetings to organize and prioritize the que of work, this position is for you.  If you are early in your career or want an opportunity to grow, please apply.