Intuitive · 1 month ago
Sr. IQC Inspector (Future location in Gilroy, CA)
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$34/hr - $46/hr
5+ years expIntuitive is a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, dedicated to enhancing minimally invasive care. The Sr. IQC Inspector will perform dimensional and visual inspections of purchased parts and assemblies, ensuring specifications are met, while also training new employees and managing complex inspections.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Trains new inspectors and mentors them on how to process lots to release
Provides daily backlog reports and priorities for the shift
Works with outside groups to resolve issues with part drawings, receiving documentation issues, and other support groups for the IQC
Can create reports to reflect group’s performance and current situation to provide data to the supervisor when needed. Proficient at manipulating reports and graphs in Excel
Able to create and release inspection plans in IQC software based on drawings in Agile
Is capable of releasing lots outside of Q360 and directly in the ERP system when needed
Perform First Article inspections to qualify tooling and new parts
Lead Inspector can stand in for the Supervisor when not present and make sound judgments based on the present evidence and knowledge and experience from the past
Attend production and engineering meetings to understand manufacturing and R&D material needs
Ability to prioritize materials that need to be processed for Manufacturing and R&D needs based on reports and meetings
Operate optical comparator and other standard metrology equipment (caliper, height gauges, bore gauges, dial indicators, surface plates, etc.) for open set-up inspection
Certified to operate various Vision systems, SmartScope, Keyence. Dynascope) to perform more complex inspections. Desired skill but not required
Interpret complex mechanical drawings and GD&T
Provide technical guidance to engineers regarding GD&T and best practices for measurement correlation
Conduct visual/dimensional inspection of purchased parts materials and assemblies to procedures or specifications and disposition based upon results
Record Inspection results in computer-based software
Ability to review Inspection Plans and release them, based on required incoming inspection specifications
Create inspection history files and upload to ERP system
Perform inspection on parts/fixtures for the PMC (Calibration Group)
Handle materials in accordance to procedures and prevent mix-ups, damage or other adverse effects
Use company ERP system (Inventory Control) to transact and release materials to for production use
Create Non-conforming reports in SAP for parts that fail their incoming specifications
Communicate inspection results to engineers and others, when requested
Performs any other projects or duties that may be assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma
5-8 years min. related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Requires an in-depth understanding of inspection techniques and metrology methods
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with Engineers, Purchasing and Suppliers on inspection/documentation issues
Must have certification from authorized Zeiss Trainer to operate CMM
Requires understanding of SAP and how to process lot transactions
Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of programs
Must be SME (Subject Matter Expert) in the use of standard inspection tools and GD&T concepts
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
Preferred
A.S. Engineering Degree preferred
Some Experience managing projects or people is desired but not required
Familiarity with Sampling Plans such as Squeglia Zero Acceptance or ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 and Z1.7 (sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes and variable data) is desired but not required
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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