Senior Quality Engineer

Senior Quality Engineer from VANTEDGE – San Jose, CA, United States

Full-time / Permanent, Salaried $115K - $125K

* We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.

Vantedge Medical is the premier metals‑based med‑tech solutions partner from concept to full‑scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem‑solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe.

Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

Responsible for developing and implementing quality procedures, instructions and analysis of quality records. Also responsible for continuous improvement projects as assigned. Mentor and lead other quality engineers in fulfilling their duties in an efficient and effective manner.

• Applies professional training and experience to lead APQP teams and the development of process control plans, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEAs), Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R) studies, capability studies and other quality related tasks needed to comply with customer PPAP and internal requirements.
• Uses independent judgment to develop inspection methods and gauging designs for new products.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement activities such as idea/white board meetings.
• Identifies characteristics of new and revised products that are likely to create issues with PPAP approval and/or ongoing operations. Communicates these issues effectively and proposes design‑around quality solutions where possible.
• Analyzes and optimizes the impact of new and revised quality plans on inspection resources and productivity.
• Sets up ongoing SPC per customer and internal requirements, coaches others on its use and provides ongoing support when questions or problems arise. Exercises leadership with implementing practical SPC solutions that consider tooling and process limits as well as customer desires.
• Reviews quality records, methods and ideas from coworkers to reduce inspection time without affecting part quality. Uses data to recommend and implement scrap and rework reduction projects.
• Assists others with problem solving techniques particularly as it relates to implementation of SPC and its effect on tooling maintenance. Applies scientific thinking in problem solving methodology.
• Manages quality related projects according to documented procedures to ensure project scope and product requirements are met. Project management will include prompt and concise reporting of details including target conditions, actions and next steps with due dates.
• Serves as customer contact for inspection and qualification requirements issues.
• Is responsible for leading discussions and resolutions concerning supplier quality issues and required corrective actions.
• Assists in meeting department goals and participates in strategic planning through the Policy Deployment process.
• Mentors Quality Engineers.
• Stays abreast of technologies that can improve inspection capability or productivity, recommends for purchase, plans and implements new equipment.
• Leads the quality engineering activities needed to ensure compliance with quality system certifications.
• Collaborates with coworkers in continuous Improvement activities and the idea system.
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work environment and follows 6S standards.
• Properly follows all H & M procedures and policies.
• Uses correct P.P.E. per JHA’s and job description.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or Associate’s degree (A.S.)
• 10+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Gauging, Methods/Design, Geometric Tolerance experience.
• Use and calibration of measuring equipment.
• Documentation design and control knowledge.
• Leadership and Judgment skills.
• Superior written and verbal communications skills.
• Methodical, organized work habits.
• Drive, initiative and follow‑up.
• Dependability and Stability.
• Problem Solving Insight using scientific methodology.