Senior Quality Inspector

Description

About New World Medical

Founded in 1990, New World Medical is a mission-driven company focused on preserving and enhancing vision through innovative ophthalmic surgical devices, including the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve and Kahook Dual Blade. We partner closely with eye care professionals to deliver tools that improve clinical outcomes and patient care. Guided by our core values - Integrity, Accountability and Innovation, we strive to make a meaningful impact in eye health worldwide. In support of our global mission, we proudly donate surgical equipment to charitable organizations to expand access to quality eye care.

Benefits starting Day One:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Profit Share
• Bonus Opportunities
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Free Onsite Daily Lunches to foster team connection
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Assistance (after 1 year of service) 
• Cell Phone & Home Office Stipends
• Wellness & Employee Assistance Programs
• Company Events & Recognition
• And more!

Be part of something meaningful—join the team at New World Medical.  

JOB SUMMARY:

The Sr. Quality Inspector is responsible for the receiving and review of all incoming receiving inspection material to ensure that the quality of product as well as documentation meets New World Medical requirements. Maintains quality standards by approving/releasing incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products, recording quality results.

Contacts are frequent with individuals representing other departments, and/or representing outside organizations. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data on matters of moderate importance to the functions of the department which may be of a sensitive nature. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines of New World Medical’s Quality System. 
• Performs verification of incoming products such as raw materials/critical components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods. 
• Completes receiving inspection per sampling plans by measuring dimensions, such as length, height and distance, between reference points. Using precision instruments such as micrometers, calipers dial indicators, and SmartScope, to ensure product meets specifications.
• Approves and releases incoming receiving inspection materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.
• Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.
• Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.
• Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputting data into quality database.
• Reports quality issues or findings to QC Supervisor and follows up to ensure that corrective actions are executed in a timely manner.
• Initiates Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs) and follows up for Completion of Disposition.
• Communicate with suppliers and supplier engineer to report findings, quality issues, and process improvements.
• Maintain records of inspections and prepares list of defects, interacts with other departments to ensure compliance with specification, and to facilitate the acceptance of parts.
• Communicates with QC Supervisor when incoming inspections are completed.
• Completes First Article Inspections as instructed by Quality Supervisor.
• Generates and/or updates procedures, work instructions, inspection documents/routines/programs as instructed by Quality Supervisor.
• Undertake and complete/delegate assignments as determined by Quality Supervisor or by the department head.
• Performs Quality PM/ equipment verification when necessary.
• Perform EM (Environmental Monitoring) when necessary
• Reviews and approves Finished Goods Device History Record (DHRs) to release product to inventory
• Troubleshoot Vision system/ QC Gage programs when necessary.

Requirements

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate in writing and orally with supervisors and co-workers.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PP, MS Outlook).
• Experience in QC Inspections; familiarity with Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485.