Quality Engineer Iii (On-Site)

Come join our family! SMC Ltd. was developed around a commitment to its people and customers. This continued as a global leader in contract manufacturing for medical device, diagnostics and drug delivery companies.

Located in beautiful Santa Rosa, CA, SMC, Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world. People committed to speed, technology, and exceptional performance are the cornerstone of our organization. Comprised of dedicated people and decades of manufacturing experience, we have continued to experience strong growth and currently have outstanding career opportunities for equally dedicated people.

SMC is growing rapidly and we are looking for a skilled Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team!

Job Summary: In this role you will be responsible for execution of Quality Engineering deliverables during new product development phase and launching of robust manufacturing processes that support SMC Ltd. quality system. Evaluate and recommend opportunities for improvements in key measurement areas (customer complaints, scrap, cost of quality, PPM Internal/External). Provide customer support including the extended enterprise (suppliers) targeting permanent problem resolution and implementation of proactive preventative measures to prevent recurrence. Production support of sustaining programs will include maintaining inspection methods, troubleshooting support for quality inspectors, and data analysis.

Essential Qualifications:

• Solidworks Modeling Software Experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills
• Statistical process control
• Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with the following:
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or at least 5 years direct experience
• IQ, OQ, PQ validation/qualifications, DoE analysis… etc.
• Gage R&R, CpK/PpK studies,
• Excellent planning, leadership, and client relationship skills
• Various metrology equipment.
• CMM/MicroVu Programming Experience
• ASQ, CQT/CQE

Desirable Qualifications:

• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Injection molding background
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Medical Device manufacturer background
• Experience using Minitab Software for SPC, DOE, etc.
• Previous experience with lean manufacturing concepts
• Previous high volume manufacturing experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Experience within the medical device industry.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

ADA Requirements:

• The ability to manage a number of projects at one time with frequent interruptions and tight deadlines.
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, and Hearing.
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; reviewing detailed information; viewing a computer terminal; and expansive reading.
• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to work for extended periods sitting and looking at computer while completing repetitive motions to include substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

We are committed to fair and equitable hiring with salaries based on relevant factors, such as work experience, education, and certifications. Toward the principle of equal pay for equal work, we post and hire within defined salary ranges. We ask all applicants to review salary ranges for each posted job opportunity, as we will not hire outside the predetermined range.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $120,000 / year

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