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Join us as we create medical devices that support our OEM partners in creating life-saving parts and positive outcomes for their patients.\nEPTAM Precision Micro-Machining in is a world-class manufacturer specializing in precision manufacturing of custom medical device components for original device manufacturers. We've established a strong reputation in providing custom implantable components across various medical sectors, including orthopedic, orthopedic spine, cardiovascular, vascular, endovascular, and pelvic health sectors. Our manufacturing operations support the Robot Assisted Surgery (RAS) and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) industries, as OEM’s look for partners for the future of advanced interventions.\nOur facility, compliant with FDA and ISO 13485 standards, is celebrated for its high-quality system and standards. Our ingrained culture of quality, combined with seamless collaboration between Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing Operations, allows us to deliver the very best to our employees, customers, and the world.\nEPTAM Solutions, our parent company with locations nationwide, is at the Heart of Manufacturing. We recognize our parts touch lives, and our teams assume this responsibility with vigor. Our minds never sleep. Join our incredible team at any one of our locations and reap the benefits of an employee focused company. We excel at what we do for our customers, our employees, and the world.\nBenefits Include:\nProfessional Development/On the Job Training\nHealth and Wellness Benefits\nClean, Friendly, Safe work Environment\nRecognition and Rewards Program\nTuition Re-imbursement\nCompetitive Pay/Merit Increases\n401k w/ Company Match\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nSHIFT DETAILS:\n1stShift\nMonday through Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm\nPOSITION SUMMARY: The Quality Engineer is primarily for the following:\nAssisting with monitoring and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR part 820 (Quality System Regulation).\nProviding focused, Quality Engineering support via communication to department managers of the Quality Management System including Complaint, CAPA, Risk Management, Supplier Quality and Document Control processes. \nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nEnsure Quality Management System documentation and reporting of all Quality-related issues and projects are maintained.\nIdentify and support Quality Manager by executing plans and actions to achieve assigned quality goals.\nCoordinate the tracking and closure of Quality issue-related documentation and Change Control related to RMA, NC, CAPA, and MRB System.\nSupport process owners and department managers/value stream leaders in methods of process improvement and process control related to RMA, NC, CAPA, and other Quality Management issues or concerns.\nMonitor customer requests and ensure successful execution of customer-driven acceptance activities.\nDevelop, vet, and maintain inspection plans.\nDraft IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols, execute validations within work cell(s), and write validation reports (IQ/OQ/PQ) for equipment and processes.\nMeasure components utilizing advanced measuring equipment (i.e., CMM, vision systems, etc.) and various hand gages such as calipers and micrometers.\nEmployees must be able to relate to other people beyond receiving instructions. 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