Product Quality Control Specialist

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Product Quality Control Specialist 

Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Product Quality Control Specialist to join our team in Palo Alto, California. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards, and you will work closely with cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement efforts. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the quality and performance of our products and operations. 

**This position is 2nd shift M-F 11am-8pm**

***Primarily based in Palo Alto, California with some support (~15%) in San Jose, California***

What You will do:

• Ensure compliance with quality assurance and control protocols, standard operating procedures, and methods for inspecting and processing materials into finished products, while maintaining complete documentation in line with company standards. 
• Adhere to internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, ISO) to maintain high levels of product quality and regulatory compliance. 
• Collaborate with engineering teams to review production schedules and ensure proper product acceptance based on Device Master Records (DMR). 
• Support manufacturing by initiating nonconforming reports, assisting with the evaluation and resolution of nonconforming product and process-related issues, using risk-based approaches to ensure timely production fulfillment. 
• Regularly engage on the manufacturing floor to identify process improvements, think outside of the box to troubleshoot issues, and support validation activities across teams. 
• Act as the key interface between Quality Assurance and cross-functional departments, driving product quality improvements, minimizing downtime, and reducing rework and recalls. 
• Contribute to the implementation and continuous improvement of the equipment calibration program by authoring procedures, modifying calibration requirements, advising on issues, and leading investigations of equipment non-conformances. 
• Leverage automated tools and real-time dashboards to collect, analyze, and interpret quality data, providing insights to support decision-making, investigations, and special research or verification projects. 

What You will have:

• Associate’s degree and/or 3-5 years of relevant experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with ERP systems such as SAP, MES, or Workday. 

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and interpret data using statistical techniques. 

• Familiarity with quality control and assurance principles, as well as experience in a manufacturing environment. 

• Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. 

• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment. 

• Experience with automated data collection tools, real-time dashboards, and quality data analysis. 

• Knowledge of regulatory standards and requirements (e.g., FDA, ISO), with a focus on ensuring compliance across all areas of responsibility. 

• Ability to adapt to changing manufacturing needs and continuously improve processes. 

If you are passionate about product quality and eager to contribute to a team tha