QA Inspection Technician

POSITION DETAILS:

Job Location:  Waterloo

Position Status:  Existing Position 

Compensation Range:  $ 52,000.00 - $62,000.00 range per year.

THE IMPACT YOU’LL MAKE:

As a QA Inspection Technician at NDI, you’ll help ensure incoming electronic and mechanical components, assemblies, and finished products meet applicable requirements before production. You’ll support the control and calibration of inspection and measurement equipment and administer maintenance records for applicable production equipment within NDI’s quality systems. This role is a great fit for someone who is detail-oriented and organized, with an interest in technical documentation, measurement equipment, and building hands-on quality experience in a regulated medical-device environment.

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

• Inspect incoming electronic and mechanical components, assemblies, and finished products against specifications, drawings, schematics, inspection plans, and quality requirements.


• Conduct and document First Article Inspections (FAIs) for new or changed materials.


• Identify and document non-conforming material, ensure appropriate segregation and quarantine, and support timely review and disposition with Quality and Engineering stakeholders.


• Maintain accurate inspection records, incoming quality metrics, and applicable ERP material transactions.


• Collaborate with Quality, Supplier Quality Engineering, R&D, and other stakeholders to improve inspection methods and test plans.


• Coordinate calibration activities for inspection, measuring, and test equipment, including maintaining equipment records, certificates, status, identification, and due dates.


• Monitor and escalate overdue calibrations or equipment concerns and support the organization and readiness of the QA Laboratory.


• Administer preventive-maintenance schedules and records for applicable production equipment within the eQMS, including monitoring due dates and following up with responsible equipment owners.


• Support continuous improvement of inspection, calibration, equipment-control, and record-management processes.


• Support compliance by adhering to applicable regulatory and quality standards and established quality-system requirements.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• College diploma or certificate in Quality, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology, Metrology, or a related technical discipline; equivalent education and relevant experience will also be considered.


• 1–2 years of experience in quality inspection, manufacturing, calibration/metrology, equipment administration, or a related technical environment.


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.


• Working knowledge of inspection and measurement methods, with strong computer and electronic record-management skills.


• Experience with PCBA/electronic or mechanical inspection, IPC-A-610, inspection equipment, ERP/eQMS systems, GD&T, calibration, ISO 13485, or ALCOA+ documentation practices are considered assets.

ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS:

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to accurate recordkeeping.


• Sound judgment and confidence identifying and escalating quality or equipment-control concerns.


• Ability to follow established procedures, manage multiple priorities, and recognize when escalation is required.


• Clear communication and ability to collaborate effectively with Quality, Engineering, R&D, Operations, and other stakeholders.


• A continuous-improvement mindset and interest in improving inspection and quality-system processes.