Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Technician-Senior Quality Assurance Specialist
Pay Rate: $30.00 – $35.70 / hour
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire / Contract (ATR International)
About the Client
Our client is an innovative medical technology pioneer committed to transforming lives and redefining kidney care. They are developing a groundbreaking, smart, flexible, and portable hemodialysis machine designed to empower patients to self-treat at home or on the go. This versatile, next-generation solution operates without the need for pre-mixed dialysate bags or external water-treatment systems, bringing high-end clinical care directly to patients across diverse environments.
If you thrive in high-precision, highly regulated manufacturing environments and want to contribute to life-changing medical technology, we want to hear from you!
Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior QA Technician with a strong background in complex systems quality assurance. While medical device experience is valued, we are especially eager to bring in top-tier talent from aerospace, defense, or other complex, high-reliability regulated industries. In this critical role, you will ensure that advanced medical devices are manufactured to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and precision (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485). You will handle receiving inspections, oversee in-process and final product quality, and drive continuous improvement across production.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspection & Verification: Perform and document meticulous receiving inspections for incoming materials, complex in-process assemblies, and finished medical devices to guarantee strict adherence to engineering specifications and regulatory standards.
- Precision Measurement: Utilize advanced precision measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, vision systems, and probe-based CMM) in accordance with approved procedures.
- Quality Documentation & Compliance: Review and approve Device History Records (DHRs) and batch documentation for complete accuracy under Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
- Non-Conformance Management: Promptly identify, report, initiate, and support Non-Conformance Reports (NCMRs) and corrective/preventative actions.
- Continuous Improvement & Audits: Participate in internal quality audits and collaborate closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering teams to optimize product quality and reliability.
- Support Programs: Assist with calibration, equipment qualification, and environmental monitoring initiatives.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of QA/QC and quality inspection experience within regulated industries. Candidates with complex systems backgrounds in aerospace, defense, or medical devices are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Technical Acumen: Strong proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and complex product specifications.
- Inspection Tool Mastery: Expert-level skill with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.); probe-based CMM experience is a strong plus.
- Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and electronic documentation tools.
- Communication & Detail: Exceptional problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and effective verbal/written communication skills. Collaborative team player who can also work independently.
- Software: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Education & Physical Requirements
- Education: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred.
- Physical Demands: Primarily works in a manufacturing or laboratory environment. May require standing or sitting for extended periods and lifting up to 25 lbs. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.
- Travel: Occasional travel may be required.
\nCompany Description
ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.
Founded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.
Our passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.
Reach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.
Company Description
ATR International is committed to delivering next-generation recruiting that enables businesses and communities to thrive. By bringing passion for excellence, trust, and inclusion to every interaction, we build deep connections with our clients, contractors, internal staff, and local markets to drive long-term mutual success.\n\nFounded in 1988 as a two-person, Hispanic-owned company, ATR is now a widely renowned technical staffing and consulting leader. Our firm has grown to serve a range of companies—from startups to Fortune 500 organizations—while putting more than 35,000 people to work, totaling over 14 million working hours. And we support a plethora of industries, from IT, engineering, and finance to healthcare, insurance, and retail.\n\nOur passion for inclusion is at the heart of our success. Our woman-led, minority-owned firm welcomes fresh perspectives, and our efforts have earned us WBENC Certification—the most prestigious national recognition for women-owned businesses in the U.S. Today, ATR remains one of the most diverse firms in the staffing industry.\n\nReach out to learn how we can support your staffing or job search needs, no matter your background.