Sr. Quality Lab Technician

Sr. Quality Lab Technician

Location: Eden Prairie, MN, US

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing! Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world's leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.

The Sr. Quality Lab Technician is responsible for supporting manufacturing in achieving product conformity across the three stages of production (Incoming, in-process, and final) and quality assurance in operations. This will be accomplished by testing and inspecting products to ensure quality levels are met, monitoring production for adherence to company standards, executing containment activities, and supporting QA processes such as calibration management, non-conforming material and MRB, RCA and CAPA.

What you will be doing:

• Complete mechanical, functional, visual inspection per product, process, R&D, and customer requirements
• Initiate and close detailed inspection records of test results
• Prepare reports, gathering and formatting data as needed
• Interpret blueprints to determine gauge methods and judge the acceptability of the product
• Initiates, investigate and quarantine activities as it relates to quality issues
• Support root cause investigations, subsequent corrective action, and gathering and documenting verification data and objective evidence
• Provide input into the final disposition of discrepant material
• Monitor and evaluate the conformance of statistically controlled processes where applicable
• Identify areas for quality control improvement and suggest or facilitate new methods
• Communicating quality or compliance concerns with urgency to engineering, production and management
• Work with engineers in conducting investigations and experiments

Responsible for working in compliance with all Quality Management Systems

Ensuring test equipment is calibrated and working correctly

May assist in developing methods and procedures for quality assurance and control

Generate, update and maintain documentation relating to quality and processes

Determine which measurement instrument to use in various situations based on considerations such as the characteristic to be measured, the required accuracy level, uncertainty, etc.

Internal audit of production on lines and systems

Corrective action management

Follow all company safety policies and procedures

Attend all required company training

Demonstrate commitments to Stratasys Behaviors by leading, acting, and modeling these values

Other responsibilities as assigned by the department or manager

Must have for this role:

• Associate degree in manufacturing or computer sciences
• 4-6 years inspection experience in a production environment
• Strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts including fractions, ratios, and proportions and with working in Excel spreadsheets
• Demonstrated skills in task and priority management and successful communication and collaboration across roles and teams
• Solid understanding of basic inspection equipment/ tools
• Ability to interpret requirements from a drawing, specification, or work instruction
• Experience with ERP transactions and functionality

Nice to have:

• Certifications in Testing, Lean, and/or Auditing (ex. ASQ or six sigma)
• Familiarity with inspection and data programming languages (PC-DMIS, SQL, Crystal reports, etc) and/or coordinate measuring operation such as Romer Arm, CMM, similar

Travel required: 10% domestic

What you will be part of:

• Company Overview
• Our Culture and Values
• Our Sustainability "3D Printing a Better Tomorrow"
• Our Locations
• Check out our Video

Additional Information:

At Stratasys we have designed a comprehensive Total Rewards program that goes beyond the basics and supports our People First strategy. When you join Stratasys, you'll gain access to benefits and perks that will support you and your family both inside and outside of work.

For this position, the typical annual starting base salary is from $62,942 to $71,747, which does not include variable incentive pay. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. Your individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, geographical location, and/or experiences.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Mental Health Resources etc.), recognition programs, employee stock purchase plan, and 401(k) with company match.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Stratasys will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Stratasys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected Veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for their race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.