Quality Technician (Level DOE)

Job Information

The objective of the Quality Technician role is to work with the various departments to detect and to prevent product defects through:

• Driving resolution to assigned quality issues
• Coordinating activities of subordinates
• Inspection of product, components and processs to ensure compliance
• Audits of manufacturing processes in accordance with the quality system and following up with individuals when gaps are found.
• Recommending design and/or manufacturing methods for quality improvements
• Developing inspection plans for parts, components and processes, and communicating results to drive corrective action
• Selection and use of measuring equipment

Role & Responsibility

Quality Assurance of Product and Process

• Develop and conduct examination plans/inspections of complete machines, components and processes to determine their acceptance.
• Communicate findings as required to responsible departments to drive corrective action.
• Assist in maintaining the quality system, including documents and records, in accordance with ISO 9001.
• Work closely with all departments to assure product quality is maintained in accordance with the management directives.

Non-Conforming Material

• Evaluate and control nonconforming products or components in accordance with the quality system. 
• Initiate Q-Status and monitor SDR’s for nonconforming products(s).
• Communicate findings and drive action as required to responsible individuals and suppliers.
• Order non-production replacement parts, perform minor repairs on NCM components, and trouble shoot problems during testing.

Quality Governance

• Work in area of responsibility to monitor and supply actionable quality related information from internal and external sources to drive corrective action.
• Complete formal audits and assessments on products and proesses.

Job Requirement

• Education Required: Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, will allow equivalent experience.
• Experience Required: 5-7 years.
• Travel Required: <10%
• Demonstrated skilles in blueprint reading, using measuring & test equipment, & nonconformance procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GD&T, fabrication, weld, product assembly and paint processes.
• Demonstrated strong mechanical & technical experiences preferred.   Demonstrated experience with the application of computer tools used for communication and analysis. 
• MS Office and Apriso experience.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal.