Quality Technician 2 (Memphis, TN)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.   

The Quality Technician 2 will be responsible for supporting and maintaining applicable Quality System requirements for Commercial Operations.  This includes but is not limited to batch characteristic maintenance, coordinating non-conforming material movements with 3PL, visual/dimensional/functional inspections of incoming purchased product as well as product re- worked/repackaged/manufactured/assembled in-house, determining if product meets specifications and documenting these decisions.    

What will you be doing?

• Use SAP system to perform multiple transactions including batch creation/characteristic maintenance, stock movements, SLOC maintenance, non-conforming material quarantine, and quality release

• Support the qualification/validation processes for company product

• Perform first article inspections, and engineering led studies when required

• Review corresponding product documentation to verify acceptability per specification and QSR requirements

• Use SmartSolve system to perform Non-Conformance Initiation and Investigation

• Inspect raw materials, components, assembled product, semi-finished product & finished product per inspection procedures/drawings and to print specifications

• Apply attribute and variable measuring equipment/gauges as well as mating parts to determine as found/as left conditions of product

• Support department and organizational objectives

• Represent and promote quality standards

Shift/Hours:

Mon – Fri – 8:00am – 4:30pm

What will you need to be successful?

• Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED required

  • Associate’s degree (A.S.) from two-year college or technical school preferred

• Experience:

  • 3+ years of SAP or other ERP system experience is required (using multiple SAP/ERP systems to resolve discrepancies is a plus)

  • 3+ years of work experience in related field and/or performing in a quality technician role that includes inspecting product per inspection procedures/drawings and to print specifications applying attribute and variable measuring equipment/gauges is required

  • ASQ CQI/CQT certification a plus

• Understanding of good manufacturing practices

• Ability to work in independently and in a team setting

• Must possess good communication and documentation skills to maintain neat and accurate records

• Ability to work in a manufacturing and/or clean room environment

• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and drawing print interpretation

• Must be capable of detecting nonconformities while performing inspections

• Ability to make product judgments against applicable specifications

• Apply attribute and variable measuring equipment/gauges as well as mating parts to determine as found/as left conditions of product

• Physical Demands: Sitting/Standing 60%. Walking 30%. Carry up to 20 lbs 10%.

• Travel Requirements:  0-5% 

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve. 

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity- We are committed to welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/ ).

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your Future:  401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement  
  Work/Life Balance:  PTO, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day  

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color