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Pivot International

Pivot International is a leading global product development, design, engineering, and manufacturing firm based in the Kansas City metropolitan area. We have enjoyed explosive growth in recent years and know that our employees are our most valuable resource and continue to be the driving force behind our success.

With offices around the world, we strive to provide a collaborative work environment and are always searching for top talent. If you don’t see a position that fits you, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Electronic Design & Manufacturing (EDM) is a premier custom and contract manufacturing company. We specialize in the manufacturing of through-hole and surface mount circuit boards, electronic assemblies, and electro-mechanical assembly services. Our customers range from startups to Fortune 500 companies in all segments of industry with manufacturing, engineering design, service and warranty support, and full turnkey product fulfillment. EDM is an ISO9001:2015 registered company.

EDM is part of Pivot International, a global single-source design, development, engineering, and manufacturing company with over 50 years of experience. Pivot provides product development based in the United States and Europe while offering their customers the financial advantages of global tooling, procurement, and manufacturing at their facilities throughout the US, Europe, Mexico, and Asia. Through the Pivot International group of companies, they offer a unique suite of product design services with the expertise to deliver the most effective solutions.

Job Objective:

Responsible for overall development, implementation and maintenance of the organization’s ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified Quality Management System (QMS).  Works in conjunction with Procurement, Production, Engineering and every other department to continually improve the quality of the organization’s products

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Ensure that the organization’s Quality Management System conforms to customer, internal, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and regulatory/legal requirements
  • Perform as the management representative for ISO 13485:2016 certified medical device manufacturing facility
  • Lead and develop team members performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections
  • Monitor and Measure KPI’s and turn raw data into dashboards, graphs, and reports
  • Work with customers, employees, and 3rd part engineers to develop product requirements
  • Receive all 2nd and 3rd party auditors and perform as the main POC for all audit discussions
  • Perform root cause analysis, develop action plans, and implement CAPA
  • Report to top management on the performance of the QMS
  • Conduct internal audits of all functional groups and continually improve the QMS
  • Conduct periodic management review meetings
  • Update procedures and execute document control and record keeping
  • Manage all nonconforming raw material and finished products
  • Develop and implement Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and other tools with every department
  • Oversee customer complaints, returned nonconforming product, and product recalls
  • Keep up on standards, regulations/laws, issues, and news with respect to product (service) quality

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and/or at least 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control is required
  • Experience with MS-Office is essential.
  • Project management experience is a plus
  • Occasional travel to vendor sites (5%) for audits, inspections, etc., may be required
  • Previous experience managing an ISO13485 compliant QMS is a plus
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear.
  • Standing, sitting, stooping and squatting can be expected along with light lifting of 20 lbs.
  • Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception and ability to focus.

SKILLS:

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels are essential

Must have strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, mathematical, and management skills

Location: La Vista, NE

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Digital Concepts (DCI) has been part of the Pivot International group of companies since 2020. They were founded in St. Louis, MO in 1990 and specialize in smart control systems, primarily in the fitness industry. They are a family of design and engineering champions that lead in every market they serve worldwide. They are searching for an experienced Software Tester to join their team.

Position Overview

Digital Concepts is looking for a Software Tester with strong attention to detail and clear verbal and written communication skills to ensure the quality and reliability of our software. In this role, you will be responsible for verifying the correct operation of software, identifying issues, and ensuring a seamless user experience. Additionally, you will support maintenance and troubleshooting tasks for inhouse systems to help maintain development operations.

Effective communication is critical, as you will be responsible for clearly documenting test results, accurately reporting discovered issues, and collaborating with developers and other teams to ensure timely resolution.

This is an on-site position that requires physical access to testing equipment and in-house systems. Remote work is not an option.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Perform system, regression, smoke, functional, usability, and user acceptance testing and document results.
  • Detect, track, and report software defects and inconsistencies in bug tracking tools.
  • Collaborate with developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to troubleshoot and resolve identified issues.
  • Conduct post-release and post-implementation testing to ensure stability.
  • Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting in-house testing environments, tools, and systems.
  • Support internal system updates, configurations, and minor fixes to ensure seamless operations.
  • Provide detailed test reports and documentation to communicate findings effectively.
  • Stay up to date with software testing trends, best practices, and industry tools.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent time-management and organizational abilities.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with test case management and bug tracking tools (JIRA, Testmo) is a plus
  • Knowledge of software troubleshooting and debugging techniques.
  • Familiarity with electronic lab equipment is a plus.
  • Experience with test automation tools (Appium) is a plus but not required.

Job Type: Full-time, in-office

Location: Maryland Heights, MO

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Digital Concepts (DCI) has been part of the Pivot International group of companies since 2020. They were founded in St. Louis, MO in 1990 and specialize in smart control systems, primarily in the fitness industry. They are a family of design and engineering champions that lead in every market they serve worldwide. They are searching for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join their team.

Position Overview

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing the mechanical portion of customer products, designing test fixtures, and designing manufacturing fixtures.  Further, the ideal candidate is a source of knowledge for assembly and component strength, manufacturing and fabrication processes, materials, assembly techniques, product durability, and tooling.

The position requires minimal direction and is expected to handle multiple complex projects.  The candidate will demonstrates a leadership role with others and provides technical leadership to the organization.  This role will mentor, train and assist other members of their group in technically difficult situations.

Role Responsibilities

1. Complies with all Pivot Quality System procedures and work instructions.
2. Directs the design of the mechanical portion of the project:

  • Coordinate with Project Manager, Electrical Engineers, Industrial Designers, or customer
  • Develop Engineering spec for project
  • Specify and approve materials
  • Specify and approve manufacturing process
  • Specify components

3. Coordinate project documentation for manufacturing:

  • Developing test validation and verification plans
  • Design of fixtures
  • Complete documentation

4. Develop project documentation for manufacturing:

  • Drawings /ECO’s
  • Test plans and fixtures
  • Assembly instructions and fixtures
  • Approve components for production
  • Approve tooling

5. Coordinate vendors in fabrication and assembly of products and projects:

  • Identify and correct production issues
  • Product/production support from pilot through end of life
  • Input on production line and assembly processes
  • Look for methods to continuously improve product throughout lifecycle

6. Provide input for feasibility and estimates for quotation of prospective projects.
7. Assemble and fabricate prototype, show, and test equipment.
8. Directs the Mechanical design reviews:

  • Stress and durability analysis
  • Overall design integrity analysis
  • Design for manufacturing analysis

9. Acts as a mentor to less experienced engineers.
10. Provide input for new vendor evaluations
11. Makes good use of time and is able to set priorities meet organizational and departmental goals.
12. Other duties as may be assigned.

Skills and Expertise

1. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
2. Demonstrated ability to perform:

  • Advanced working knowledge of principles, concepts, theories and/or practices of Mechanical Engineering, (i.e. electro-mechanical design and the fabrication processes, electronics test fixture design).
  • Advanced problem solving, project management, data analysis and critical thinking skills.
  • Sound ability to manage time, make quality decisions, manage and measure work.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience with 3-D modeling software (i.e. Solidworks).
  • Advanced knowledge of product-related materials.
  • Advanced analytical skills.
  • A self-starter and able to multitask successfully.
  • Advanced leadership skills
  • Strong communications skills, will be communicating with both local and offshore engineers (whose English is not their first language) and directly with Pivot customers.
  • Effective in a teamwork environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in operating standard shop equipment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Standing, sitting, stooping and squatting can be expected along with moderate lifting of 40 lbs., or with other means transfer of tooling, parts, containers and raw materials.
  • Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception and ability to focus.
  • This position may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection.
  • Able to obtain a passport as both domestic and international travel may be required.

Job Type: Full-time, in-office

Location: Maryland Heights, MO

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