Quality Inspector at Span-America Medical Systems Inc – Greenville, South Carolina

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Savaria employs 2,450 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

SAVARIA PATIENT CARE

Built from a heritage of brands including Span, Handicare and Silvalea, Savaria Patient Care provides products designed for safe patient handling and positive outcomes. Our research and clinically based product portfolio include therapeutic surfaces for pressure management and positioning, a complete range of innovative ceiling and floor lifts and slings. Savaria Patient Care is a division of Savaria Corporation, a global leader in accessibility.

Job Title

QA Inspector I

Department

Quality

Reports to

Sr. Quality Engineer

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Job Summary

Quality Inspectors will monitor the quality of incoming and outgoing parts

Essential Duties and Functions

Incoming Inspection and Testing

Inspect and test incoming materials, in-process and finished product per established procedures

Perform inspections in a timely manner to meet production scheduling and customer order requirements

Correctly set up and operate production testing equipment according to instructions

Have ability to review specifications on computer database

Complaint and Product Return Investigations

Receive, inspect and test product returns following standard procedures, including returns for evaluations, customer complaints, and repair

Notify supervisor when new failure modes or new trends arise

Nonconforming Product

Ensure materials or products not meeting specified requirements are withheld from use in manufacturing or distribution pending final disposition

Document nonconforming product identified at incoming or during manufacturing details and disposition decisions

Assemble various electrical components and subassemblies to produce pumps for powered mattresses

Perform testing as defined by procedures and work instructions to ensure product is being made properly and conforms to quality standards

Correctly set up and operate testing equipment according to instructions

Maintain cycle count of parts and notify supervisor when count is low

Perform product repairs for customer returns following standard procedures

Ensure records for all activities performed are documented accurately and completely

Ensure records are reviewed and signed-off by supervisor and maintained in an orderly fashion

Verify that product is being made properly and conforms to quality standards and specifications

Work with Production to identify process failures and/or potential improvements

Conducting regular Production audits to confirm quality checks are being performed as specified

Reviewing work instructions to ensure they are accurate and being followed

Assessing processes to identify potential improvements to quality and efficiency

Support the Quality Policy, Quality System, and follow established procedures

Propose changes to existing procedures through supervisor, understanding that changes cannot be implemented prior to formal approval in the Quality System

Perform other duties as assigned by supervision

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Competencies

Exceptional communication skills and the ability to both write and speak clearly and effectively

Comfortable with and capable of communicating successfully with internal and external customers

Excellent time management skills and the ability to balance multiple responsibilities

High level of initiative to complete tasks accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner

Mechanically inclined, preferably with experience using electronic and pneumatic equipment

Knowledge of quality system requirements, such as ISO, FDA, etc. preferred

Experience in the operation of inspections equipment (micrometers, calipers, etc.)

Behaviors

Ability and desire to work closely with others as an effective team player

Follows instructions and responds positively to management direction

Looks for ways to improve and promote quality across multiple departments and functions

Observes quality, safety, and security policies and procedures

Takes responsibility for own actions and edits work for accuracy

Commits to communicating and coordinating scheduling needs to ensure work is covered

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, dimensional drawings/specifications and procedural manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization

Education, Experience & Training

High School degree or GED preferred

1 + years manufacturing employment preferred

If experience is at Span-America, performance appraisal with minimal overall rating of expected for previous year and satisfactory attendance

Working knowledge of Microsoft word and excel preferred

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This position requires lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds

Position may require standing and occasional sitting, bending, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, overhead lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, squatting, twisting, and standing/walking on concrete floors

Affirmative action/EEO Statement

Savaria provides equal employment opportunities and consideration to all qualified employees and applicants, including disabled individuals and veterans.