Technician, Quality Engineering - San Diego

Technician, Quality Engineering - San Diego

Country

United States

Shift

1st

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors.

Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We’re passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Position Summary:

The Quality Engineering Technician provides advanced technicalexpertiseto

Incoming Quality Control (IQC) operations. This position is responsible for interpreting complex engineering drawings with

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingper ASME Y14.5, developing mechanical inspection methodologies, programming automated vision systems (Keyence, Micro-Vu), and support measurement system analysis (Gage R&R).The engineering technicianorganizesand managesthetraining and growth of IQC Inspectors.

The salary range for this position is currently $38-$48/hr individual compensation is based on the candidate’s qualifications for the position, including experience, skills, knowledge, education, certifications, internal equity, budget, and/or other business and organizational needs.

Key Accountabilities:

• Perform complex mechanical inspections on precision components per engineering specifications.
• Develop and support validation of mechanical inspection methods.
• Authordepartmentwork instructions and SOPs.
• Program andoptimizeautomated vision inspection systems (Keyence, Micro-Vu) for dimensionalinspection.
• Evaluate and providetechnicalfeedback on drawing sand First Article Inspections.
• Design and deliver structured training modules on mechanical inspection techniques and GD&T fundamentals; assess inspector competency and implement skill enhancement plans.
• Support continuous improvementsregardingequipment and inspectionefficiency.
• Perform other duties,as required.

Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.
• Expert-levelproficiencyin blueprint reading and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience usingANSIZ
  1.4acceptancesampling.
• Demonstrated success in programming automated vision systems (Keyence, Micro-Vu).
• Proven ability toauthor controlledprocedures and technical training materials.
• Hands-onexpertisewith precision metrology instruments and vision systems.
• Experience supporting measurement system analysis (Gage R&R).
• Experience developing inspection plansperassociated risk assessment.
• Knowledge of molded plastics and Printed Circuit Boards Assemblies (IPC-610) acceptance criteria.
• Familiarity with ERP and QMS workflows.
• ASQ Certified Mechanical Inspector.

Skills & Capabilities:

• Engineering Drawing Interpretation:
  Advancedproficiencyin blueprint reading and ASME Y14.5 GD&T application.
• Precision Metrology:
  Expert-level use of dimensional inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, dial indicators, optical comparators, and automated vision systems.
• Measurement System Analysis:
  Ability to design and execute Gage R&R studies tovalidatemeasurement repeatability and reproducibility.
• Automated Inspection Programming:
  Skilled in creating andoptimizingvision system programs (Keyence, Micro-Vu) for high-accuracy dimensional verification.
• Data Analytics:
  Competent in statistical analysis of IQC metrics, generating dashboards, and producing actionable insights for process improvement.
• Standards Compliance:
  Familiarity with IPC-A-610 for PCBA visual acceptability and adherence to controlled documentation…