What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Associate position at Gerresheimer?
Company Description
Gerresheimer is the global partner for pharmaceutics, biotech, healthcare, and cosmetics with a very broad product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging solutions and drug delivery systems. The company is an innovative solution provider from concept to delivery of the end product. Gerresheimer achieves its ambitious goals through a high level of innovative strength, industrial competence and concentration on quality and customer focus. In developing innovative and sustainable solutions, Gerresheimer relies on a comprehensive international network with numerous innovation and production centers in Europe, America and Asia. Gerresheimer produces close to its customers worldwide with around 11,000 employees and generated annual revenues in 2022 of EUR 1.8bn. With its products and solutions, Gerresheimer plays an essential role in people's health and well-being.
Gerresheimer Peachtree City L.P. was established in 1993 in Peachtree City, GA, as part of the Plastics & Devices Division manufacturing and assembling a variety of precision molded plastic parts for various applications in the medical industry.
Job Description
- Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with specifications throughout the value chain.
- Conduct visual and dimensional inspections according to the test plan, excluding large-scale measuring equipment such as coordinate measuring machines or Zwick testing machines.
- Perform product-specific measurements, such as particle analysis, to verify quality standards.
- Carry out special measurements on components and assemblies as per defined specifications.
- Approve production orders, such as batch start-ups, by verifying quality control parameters.
- Validate test results to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Respond promptly to deviations in accordance with internal processes and protocols.
- Support measurement system analyses to maintain accuracy and consistency in quality assessments.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S practices, to optimize workflows and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
- Ensure strict adherence to applicable standards, operating procedures (SOPs), and internal regulations.
- This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a commitment to quality, the ability to identify and respond to deviations, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience working with EDP/IT systems, including MES.
- Solid understanding of relevant Quality Management (QM) guidelines and standards.
- Basic knowledge of test methods and measurement technologies.
- Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes, including product and process workflows.
Additional Information
- 8 hour shift : Monday - Friday
- 6:45am - 3:15pm
- Company health benefits, 401k, incentive bonuses
