Quality Technician I

Job Information

Responsible for measuring, inspecting, and auditing parts, machines, and/or processes.  Responsible for compiling data, generating reports, and developing tools to allow easy use and understanding of information that is used to improve quality and reduce cost.  This role executes elements of the Quality Engineering function.

Role & Responsibility

Quality Lab

• Knowledgeable in the technology and systems used in the quality lab to validate conformance to specifications.
• Understanding of prints, specifications, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing best practices.
• Able to learn programming of measurement equipment.
• Understands requirements for calibrated equipment.
• Understanding of Tooling function and calibration

Inspection Execution

• Work with quality engineering, design and manufacturing engineering to determine if product or component meets specifications. Complete inspections and provide summarized results that are easy to understand.  When parts are not in compliance, investigate and recommend modifications to parts or processes which assure compliance.
• Review and recommend modifications to preliminary engineering designs for purpose of quality and cost.

Finished Goods Audits

• Execute audits of finished goods with supporting documentation to effectively communicate part/process evaluations to appropriate departments in design, manufacturing, purchasing or service.

Quality Analytics

• Participate in vendor reviews, audits and certification.
• Be aware of trends and developments in product design and manufacturing processes that can be used to impact quality and cost. Participate in the planning and application of these trends and developments.

Red Tag Execution

• Participate in the identification, evaluation, communication, and disposition of non-conforming components or product.  Recommend and implement improved process controls where appropriate.
• Investigate manufacturing problems, measure parts and make recommendations to resolve and/or correct such problems.

Job Requirement

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Extensive knowledge of MS Excel
• Working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Metrology competence
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to follow written instructions
• 0>2 years’ experience
• <10% travel