Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Level I: Performs a variety of quality inspection functions on materials, components and finished goods at various stages of the production process.

• Performs and documents dimensional inspections on inventory parts using engineering prints, inspection procedures or work instructions
• Maintain accurate documentation at all times during the manufacturing and inspection process, ensuring Good Manufacturing Practices
• Assure compliance to Alpha Manufacturing requirements for inspection and record keeping
• May perform, as needed, nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics
• Receive and transport manufacturing materials and raw materials to designated locations
• Assure all raw materials received meet specifications
• Transports work orders throughout facility as needed to support the proper flow of production
• Maintains/ensures compliance with all company and regulatory policies and procedures
• Communicate non conformances and work with Quality Supervisor to drive corrective actions

Counts items received or shipped and checks against packing lists, recording any discrepancies

Level II: Perform standardized measurements of parts at all manufacturing levels and measurement equipment. May specialize in particular area of quality control such as incoming material, process control, product evaluation, and final inspection. 

• Approves 1^st article, in-process and final inspections of manufactured parts by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests
• Verify operators are accurately measuring and recording dimensions on IP sheets or other documentation
• Perform basic calculations on test results to determine if product is within proper specifications
• Interact with quality supervisor, production, maintenance, and other plant personnel to communicate results, receive guidance and provide feedback
• Responsible for utilizing aptitude in measurement techniques, metrology, and blueprint reading, symbols, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Develops, modifies, applies, and maintains quality standards for processing materials; purchased material, manufactured material, and finished goods
• Identifies product-needing re-work, verifies re-worked product conforms to specifications
• Ensure products, parts, or supplies are shipped, distributed, or received in an efficient manner
• Complete packaging/labeling/shipping activities for finished product
• Responsible for the correct preparation, including assignment of correct item classification
• Verifies documents for regulatory compliance
• Receive raw material, out vend and purchase order receipts
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate standard equipment under supervision and records results
• Perform raw material and inventory cycle counting activities
• Assists quality team members with capabilities and gauge R&R studies
• May occasionally provide routine or basic customer assistance
• Performs basic troubleshooting as necessary
• Set-up and operate measurement systems with minimum direction

Set-up and operate post production equipment with minimum direction

Level III: The primary purpose of this job is to perform non-routine assignments and provide technical support with a high variety and complexity.

• Responsible for quality inspection, quality support, and calibration / metrology services in support of production
• Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment
• Assist in the development and implementation of the quality assurance program, which includes input of data, assessment capability, establishment of charts and forms, maintenance of data, development of new systems, etc.
• Develops, designs, installs, and maintains new processes, tests, and/or control systems
• Achieves the desired results of minimum downtime for manufacturing and process equipment, while ensuring compliance to quality systems requirements
• Maintains and controls quality programs, fixtures, jigs, and gages including calibration, repair and coordinates the acquisition of new ones
• Calibrates performance and documentation for in-house calibrations and coordinates customer / vendor calibrations
• Responsible for coordinating external calibrations, with a certified outside source
• Prepares necessary documentation and ensures paperwork compliance on all inspected items, including filing, scanning and verification of device history records
• Processes returned product and out of specification events for further evaluation as needed to assure accuracy, verifying reject reasons and updating database
• Performs evaluation and investigation of customer complaints and complaint product in a timely manner
• Measure and inspect complaint product against product drawing, material, and production specifications
• Examine the device history record and other source records as appropriate
• Assist with Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) resolution
• Assist in maintaining the QMS and performing internal audits
• Assist in the training of new employees as needed
• Acts as a lead technician in a group. In the absence of the Quality Supervisor, may participate in department and cross functional meetings as necessary
• Uses judgement and problem-solving skills to provide input in the evolution of measurement equipment, systems and processes

Programs, operates, trains and troubleshoots quality equipment such as, but not limited to: Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Vision System, Laser Etch machines and/or other methods.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management. 

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Communicate courteously by telephone, e-mail, and face-to-face.
• Excellent organization, writing, and communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to show initiative.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to comprehend and apply mathematical principles to the degree required to perform the job based upon job requirements.

Workplace Competencies:

• Flexible workweek: hours may vary and extended hours and/r overtime may be required based on workload.
• Adheres to ARCH's safety and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specification requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 
• Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management.
• Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures. 
• Minimum travel may be required. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

ADDITIONAL NOTES
ARCH Global Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employee and wholeheartedly supports diversity in the workplace as a basic premise for business success. All employees of ARCH Global Precision are employed on an at-will basis.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.