Quality Technician

Position Summary:

The Quality Control and Assurance Technician is responsible for the inspection of plastic injection molded product, incoming goods, and tooling components as well as developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting quality processes/reports. This role has oversight of products being made to specification and free of defects. Other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform daily production audits to ensure conformance to customer requirements.
• Complete incoming inspection reports for externally sourced components.
• Maintaining equipment calibration log.
• Perform first article inspections, Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility and Capability Studies.  Execution of Production Part Approval Processes and Validation Protocols.
• Recommend tooling and metrology fixturing refurbishing – replacement.
• Actively participate in internal design reviews with an emphasis on Design for Manufacturing and Lean Practices.
• Lead/participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address production non-conformances.
• Actively involved in ISO 9001 internal and customer quality audits.
• Bolster production floor needs (material handling, cell setup, operating) from time-to-time.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Proficiency using precision inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Print reading and GD&T.
• Familiarity with quality systems.
• Organizational skills – able to maintain a neat and orderly workspace and records.
• Critical thinking - able to draw conclusions and take actions based on data/evidence.
• Accountable for performance and results driven.
• Innovative and creative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with internal and external customers.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree in a related field a plus.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Experience with precision tools and products.
• Experience with plastic injection molding troubleshooting preferred.
• Experience with advanced inspection equipment a plus.

Computer Skills:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Outlook

Travel Requirements:

• None.