Quality Assurance Technician
About the role
The Quality Assurance Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring product quality and process control across Sonnax's value stream. This position involves engaging in practical problem-solving, conducting investigations, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Engages and applies practical problem-solving methods, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Actions in Quality investigations and projects.
- Investigates product nonconformances identified through the Customer Feedback system, Work in Progress (WIP) notifications, and Corrective Action systems – both internal and supplier.
- Provides technical review and analysis of product nonconformances, performance metrics, and anomaly conditions as a member of Quality and cross-functional teams.
- Tests and inspects product at various stages of the manufacturing process to support Quality at the source.
- Compiles and examines statistical data to determine and maintain Quality and reliability.
- Reviews practices, procedures, and processes through independent assessment to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness and reduce risk to Product Quality and Safety.
- Identifies systemic performance issues, proposes, and implements solutions to ensure root cause analysis and ensures corrective solutions are implemented with closure in Corrective Action system.
- Supports on-site assessment and evaluation of Sonnax suppliers and collaborates to develop Supplier Quality, delivery performance, and Continuous Improvement plans.
- Writes technical reports/memos and documents/maintains Quality standards.
Requirements
- Requires a minimum of an Associate degree in engineering or an equivalent technical field.
- Thorough knowledge of products and production processes along with statistical control, design, and testing procedures.
- Familiarity with engineering, process methods, inspection, and/or Quality science - experience in precision metal fabrication preferred.
- Familiarity with Lean, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma Methodologies and use of Quality and statistical process control tools – ASQ certification is preferred.
- Understanding of Metrology and knowledge of GD&T is preferred.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems ISO9001, TS16949 preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills along with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work well independently and on cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook applications, including Mini-tab is preferred.
Qualifications
- Ability to wear required PPE for area, including safety glasses and steel toed shoes.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Skills
- Problem-solving methods
- Root Cause Analysis
- Corrective Actions
- Quality Investigations
- Product Nonconformances
- Statistical Control Procedures
- Design and Testing Procedures
- Lean, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma Methodologies
- ASQ Certification
- Metrology
- GD&T Knowledge
- Quality Management Systems ISO9001, TS16949
- Interpersonal and Verbal/Written Communication Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Independent Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Technical Writing
- Statistical Process Control Tools
- Supplier Evaluation
- Continuous Improvement Plans
Benefits
At Sonnax Transmission Company, we believe in offering competitive benefits to our employees. While specific details are not provided in this posting, typical benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the company's official benefits package.
Pay
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