Senior IQC inspector

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Primary Function of Position: Sr. IQC Technician will be performing dimensional and visual inspections of purchased parts, assemblies and products to ensure incoming specifications have been met prior to release to manufacturing and finished goods. Also responsible for the training and mentoring of new employees, as well as performing more complex types of inspections. Roles and Responsibilities: Trains new inspectors and mentors them on how to process lots to release. Perform First Article inspections to qualify tooling and new parts Senior Inspector has the ability to stand in for the Supervisor when not present. Attend production and engineering meetings to understand manufacturing and R&D material needs. Ability to prioritize materials that need to be processed for Manufacturing and R&D needs based on reports and meetings. Set-up fixturing and operate Zeiss CMM using Calypso software is desired skill, but not required. Ability to operate more than one CMM and process some none CMM lots while Operating CMM machine is desired but not required. Operate optical comparator and other standard metrology equipment (caliper, height gauges, bore gauges, dial indicators, surface plates, etc.) for open set-up inspection. Certified to operate various Vision systems, SmartScope, Keyence. Dynascope) to perform more complex inspections. Desired skill but not required. Certified to operate the Gear Checker machine to inspect gears is desired skill, but not required. Interpret complex mechanical drawings and GD&T Provide technical guidance to engineers regarding GD&T and best practices for measurement correlation. . Conduct visual/dimensional inspection of purchased parts materials and assemblies to procedures or specifications and disposition based upon results Record Inspection results in computer based software (1Factory). Ability to review Inspection Plans and release them in 1Factory, based on required incoming inspection specifications. Create inspection history files and upload to ERP system. Perform inspection on parts/fixtures for the PMC (Calibration Group). Handle materials in accordance to procedures and prevent mix-ups, damage or other adverse effects. Use company ERP system (Inventory Control) to transact and release materials to for production use. Create Non-conforming reports in SAP for parts that fail their incoming specifications. Communicate inspection results to engineers and others, when requested Performs any other projects or duties that may be assigned. Skills, Experience, Education, & Training: High school diploma, A.S. Engineering Degree preferred. 3-5 years min. related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires an in-depth understanding of inspection techniques and metrology methods. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with Engineers, Purchasing and Suppliers on inspection/documentation issues. Must have certification from authorized Zeiss Trainer to operate CMM. Some Experience managing projects or people is desired but not required. Requires understanding of SAP and how to process lot transactions. Must be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of programs. Must be SME (Subject Matter Expert) in the use of standard inspection tools and GD&T concepts. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices Familiarity with Sampling Plans such as Squeglia Zero Acceptance or ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 and Z1.7 (sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes and variable data) is desired but not required. Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role. Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws. Mandatory Notices U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer: In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status. Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government's licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan ("TCP") (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process). For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved expor

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