Quality Technician; Maple Plain, MN

Overview

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.

• 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.

• 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

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• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

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"The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $50,000 - $75,000 USD annually."

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role at Smith + Nephew. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and…