Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Technician

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) Technician for our site in Sudbury, Suffolk.

Our facility in Sudbury, develops and manufactures medical devices, used in the diagnosis, monitoring and management of medical conditions. The Sudbury organisation is pivotal to the success of the POC (Point Of Care) sector being the only place that manufactures and delivers these products on a worldwide basis.

The IQA Technician will provide Inspection, control and disposition of all incoming materials across the Sudbury manufacturing sites, completing all relevant documentation and traceability processes.

What are my responsibilities?

· Carry out inspection of incoming goods across the Sudbury sites using measurement equipment, specifications and quality control plans (QCP's). Ensuring all incoming material fully conform to requirements prior to assembly.
· Completes all associated documentation/records associated with the inspection/test of incoming materials.
· Controls disposition of any non-conforming materials, completing returns documentation and segregating materials as required within documented working practices.
· Establishes and maintains supplier `Quality Approved' samples with regard attributes (colours, finishes).
· Represent and responds to part quality related enquiries. Attends meetings and act as first point of contact in subject matters.
· Reports accurately and timely to accountable management team, presents data in the agreed templates to allow non-subjective review of status.
· Effectively communicates with both internal and external (suppliers) stakeholders regarding manufacturing part quality issues. Can escalate issues as required ensuring consistency and adherence to processes.
· Undertakes necessary training (TRAC) within set timescales.
· Inputs into related business systems such as CATsWeb, CERDAAC, TRAC, Documentum, SAP.
· Can support other Quality functions within Sudbury as required , covering in process testing and or inspections and final product release processes.
· Supports both internal and 3rd part site audits

What do I need to qualify for the role?

· Ability to read engineering drawings and associated Design Specifications and reference standards.
· Ability to use measurement equipment and processes for verification of incoming materials.
· Use of Windows based software (including Excel, Word) and other business systems such as SAP, MS Communicator and Live Meetings.
· Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as ISO 13485, ISO 9001.
· Experience within the field of Quality Control/Assurance would be advantageous.

With 45,000 employees Siemens Healthineers is one of the world’s largest suppliers of technology to the healthcare industry and a leader in medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics and healthcare IT. All supported by a comprehensive portfolio of clinical consulting, training, and services available across the globe and tailored to customers’ needs. So that more people can have a life that is longer, richer, and more filled with happiness.