Quality Technician (Maple Plain, MN)

Smith+Nephew•Maple Plain, MN

1d•$50,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Technician (Maple Plain, MN) Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. This is an exciting opportunity for a Quality Technician to join Integrity Orthopaedics, a recently acquired medical device startup now part of Smith & Nephew. With the backing and resources of a global organization, Integrity Orthopaedics is focused on scaling its manufacturing operations at its Maple Plain, Minnesota site while maintaining the agility and hands-on culture of a startup. The Quality Technician will be a key member of the Quality team, providing day-to-day quality support across Operations, including receiving inspection, manufacturing, and warehouse activities. This role works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality/Regulatory to ensure product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the production lifecycle. This position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who enjoys working directly on the manufacturing floor, addressing issues as they arise, and partnering with Operations to ensure consistent execution of quality requirements. The Quality Technician plays a critical role in investigating nonconformances, supporting corrective actions, reinforcing quality requirements, and acting as a visible champion of the site’s quality culture. In all actions, this person shall demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

Requirements

Postsecondary education and 3+ years of experience in a medical device or other regulated manufacturing environment
Experience working within a document-controlled quality system, including change control or controlled documentation processes
Ability to clearly document work, observations, and issues using approved forms, records, and procedures
Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams
Highly organized, accountable, and strong attention to detail
Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain quality and compliance in a fast-paced setting
Self-starter with proven ability to successfully work with minimal supervision
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Responsibilities

Support the maintenance of quality system records, including inspection records, batch documentation, and training records.
Review Device History Records (DHRs) and acceptance records to verify completeness and compliance with the Device Master Record (DMR).
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant completion of quality documentation across Operations.
Support the change management process by assisting with Change Requests and related documentation.
Assist in the development and maintenance of work instructions and quality records that support compliant manufacturing and inspection activities.
Reinforce quality requirements and expectations through daily interaction with Operations personnel.
Support identification, documentation, and investigation of nonconformances and quality issues.
Assist with data collection, trending, and analysis of quality metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Support internal and external audits by retrieving documents and records and supporting on-site audit activities.
Ensure daily activities comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable quality system requirements.