Quality Control Technician

About the role

The Quality Control Technician is to effectively perform a wide variety of inspection services and operations related to TPi manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Work within TPi’s policies, objectives, and procedures.
• Perform First Article Inspections.
• In-depth involvement in data collection, analysis and feedback for corrective action, quality improvement, education, and training.
• Maintain corrective action system.
• Calibrate and analyze gages and equipment for wear and defects as defined by QMS.
• Interface with various managers/supervisors as needed regarding quality issues.
• Communicates effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, and production supervisors/managers, to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Inspect features on cast and/or machined 1st pieces for conformance to drawing requirements to approve or not approve continued running of production.
• Operate real-time x-ray machine.
• Perform dock audits.
• Perform root cause analysis to identify and address underlying causes.
• Interface with customers and vendor representatives as required to become familiar with product applications.
• Handle customer returns.
• Travel to suppliers for source inspections and problem solving, as necessary.
• Keep organized records and files while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree or certification in Quality Assurance or related field preferred; or minimum two (2) years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Formal training in specific aspects of quality necessary to perform the function involved (i.e., blueprint reading, GD&T, SPC, auditing, quality systems, etc.).

Skills

• Ability to setup and operate various QC equipment (CMM, lab equipment, real time x-ray, etc.).
• Demonstrate a command of math, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical documents.
• Strong communication skills with all levels individuals of all levels, internal and external.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Maintain confidentiality of company records and data.