Quality Inspector

**Company Overview**

Diros Technology Inc., part of Avanos Medical, is a leader in the medical device industry, specializing in innovative radiofrequency products for neurosurgery and pain management. Our commitment to precision and quality has established us as a trusted name since our inception in 1983.

The Quality Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, compliance, and reliability of medical devices manufactured by Diros. This role is responsible for performing sampling inspections at key stages of the production line, as well as conducting receiving inspections of critical components. The Quality Inspector ensures that all products and components meet company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.

**Major Duties and Responsibilities**
- Perform in-process sampling inspections of medical devices at critical points on the production line, following established inspection plans and procedures.
- Conduct receiving inspections of incoming raw materials and critical components to verify conformance to specifications.
- Utilize precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, vision systems, etc.) and visual inspection techniques to assess product quality.
- Document inspection results accurately in quality records, ensuring compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Identify and report nonconformances, escalating issues to Quality, Engineering, or Production leadership when necessary.
- Lead and support root cause investigations by providing inspection data and observations.
- Work with Supervisors and Quality Manager to build out Corrective Action and Mitigation plans
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inspection processes and overall product quality.

**Core Competencies**

**1. Minimum Competencies**
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- 2-5 years of experience in quality inspection within the medical device or other regulated manufacturing industry.
- Experience with precision measurement equipment and visual inspection techniques.
- Experience in leading and identifying Root Cause Analysis, determining Corrective Action and building Mitigation plans.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions
- Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping in accordance with the GDP.
- Effective communication skills for interaction with production, quality, and engineering teams.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a regulated environment.
- Established computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office or comparable productivity suites.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

**2. Preferred Competencies**
- Post-secondary education in a technical discipline or Quality Assurance is an asset
- Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, or other quality system regulations is an advantage
- Familiarity with inspection sampling plans (e.g., ANSI/ASQ Z1.4) is preferred

**3.** **Physical** **Requirements**
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
- Manual dexterity for handling small parts and operating measurement tools

**Organizational Relationships**
- Direct Report to Quality Manager
- Perform work within the Production environment

**Position Details**
- Full-time/permanent position
- Monday to Friday schedule
- Ability to work overtime as required.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing, innovative company producing life-changing medical technologies. If you’re meticulous, dependable, and thrive in a hands-on production environment, we want to hear from you

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Application question(s):

- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

**Experience**:

- quality inspection within medical or regulated manufacturing: 2 years (required)
- leading corrective and preventive actions: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person