Job Description

LSI SOLUTIONS® founded in 1986, located in beautiful Victor, New York, is a dynamic and growing medical device company with over 500 employees dedicated to advancing minimally invasive surgical instruments through research, development, manufacturing, and marketing. We have doubled in size in just the last 4 years! The LSI Campus includes 10 buildings (170,000+ sq ft) on 95 meticulously cared for acres. 

We are searching for passionate people looking to make a difference in the medical device industry. By joining LSI SOLUTIONS® an ISO 13485 certified company, you will become part of as energetic team working together to relentlessly pursue better patient outcomes with state-of-the-art devices. After all, our customer is ultimately the patient. 

JOB TITLE: Quality Inspector I, II 

HOURLY PAY RANGE: $21.00/hr - $28.00/hr. 

POSITION HOURS: Days 7:00AM to 3:30PM

LOCATION: Onsite at LSI Solutions in Victor, NY

JOB SUMMARY:  The Quality Inspector Level I and II are responsible for completing assigned inspections of vendor related and in house manufactured parts. This position will work with the Quality Department to support manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

LEVEL I

• Inspecting materials throughout assembly process, from raw materials to finished goods, for compliance.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints in order to perform inspections.
• Selection and use of variable and attribute gages, hand tools, vision systems, and other appropriate gages for inspection.
• Auditing or sorting component lots for visual or measurement characteristics as assigned.
• Reading, understanding, and application of sampling plans as specified in inspection plans.
• Utilization of software, particularly but not limited to, office software such as spreadsheets and word processors.
• Understanding and compliance with quality system requirements.
• Completion and reviewing of quality paperwork ensuring compliance to quality system requirements.
• Participation in periodic cleaning activities, including maintaining a clean, neat and organized work space
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures per the LSI Solutions Employee Manual
• All other duties as assigned.

LEVEL II

All level I functions, plus the following:

• Basic knowledge of SPC.
• Ability to run existing programs on CMM to perform in-process inspections.
• Advanced knowledge of QMS system and process documentation.
• Assist Supervisor with Training & Coaching Inspectors.
• Assist with IQ, OQ, PQ activities.
• Participate in data collection for GR&R measurement studies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Assist with prioritizing workflow in inspection area.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Any of the following exhibit acceptable experience for level I position:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some post-high school course work in a technical field preferred.

Level I experience and either of the following required for level II position:

• 3 years’ experience and Certified Quality Inspector (ASQ CQI).
• 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing or inspection preferred with experience in either Medical Device or other regulated industry a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as alongside team members with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for the ability to manipulate and evaluate small parts and components under magnification.
• Understanding of quality and improvement concepts and tools including, but not limited to, quality audits, sampling plans, and problem solving.
• Understanding of basic statistical concepts, particularly as applied in statistical process control (SPC)
• Familiarity with the selection and use of variable and attribute gages, hand tools, vision systems, and other appropriate gages for inspection.

• Blueprint reading (GD&T knowledge a plus)
• Mathematical skills including, but not limited to, rounding, significant figures, basic algebra, basic geometry, and conversion within and between English and metric measurement systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:  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.  

• Frequently required to lift, carry, push and/or pull from10-20 lbs.
• Ability to periodically bend or kneel and use color vision/depth perception.
• Sitting, standing and/or walking for up to eight hours per day.
• Regularly required to talk and/or hear. 

LSI SOLUTIONS® is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any legally protected status or characteristic.

Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.