MRB/IQC Inspector
Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical)Gilroy, CA, United States Not Remote Manufacturing & Operations JOB216059 Company Description It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive . As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care , our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion —have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide. We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world. The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life. If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare , you’ll find your purpose here. Job Description Primary Function of Position The MRB Coordinator / IQC Inspector performs incoming quality inspection activities and supports the control, tracking, and disposition of nonconforming material through the Material Review Board (MRB) process. Under general supervision, this position conducts inspections, reviews quality documentation, performs sampling activities, records inspection results, and supports material acceptance decisions to ensure incoming materials meet established quality requirements. The role also coordinates nonconforming material activities including material containment, inventory control, disposition processing, and MRB aging reduction efforts. The position works closely with Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to support product quality, inventory accuracy, and efficient material flow. Essential Job Duties MRB Coordination & Material Control Coordinate and monitor nonconforming material within the MRB process. Maintain accurate inventory records and location control of quarantined material. Segregate, identify, label, and transfer nonconforming material to designated MRB locations. Process material transactions within SAP and related business systems. Maintain records associated with Quality Notifications (QNs), dispositions, and inventory status. Track MRB aging and follow up with responsible stakeholders to support timely disposition decisions. Execute approved dispositions including return to supplier, rework, scrap, use-as-is, and release activities. Verify disposition approvals and documentation prior to material movement. Support continuous improvement activities related to inventory accuracy, material flow, and MRB cycle time. IQC Inspection Support Perform incoming inspection of components, raw materials, and purchased products according to approved procedures, specifications, drawings, and sampling plans. Conduct visual, dimensional, and documentation inspections to verify compliance with quality requirements. Review Certificates of Conformance (CoC), packing slips, material certifications, RoHS documentation, expiration dates, and other quality records. Select inspection samples using approved sampling plans and AQL methodologies. Accurately document inspection results and maintain inspection records. Apply acceptance or rejection decisions based on established specifications and procedures. Identify, document, and escalate nonconforming conditions. Support containment activities for materials that fail inspection requirements. Assist Quality Engineers in investigations, discrepancy reviews, and verification activities. Support validation of inspection methods, inspection fixtures, and quality systems as assigned. Monitor inspection equipment status and ensure proper use of measurement devices. Cross Functional Support Collab…