Quality Tech II

The Quality Technician II performs advanced quality inspection, testing, auditing, and compliance verification activities in a high-volume manufacturing environment producing ventilation products, including attic vents and powered attic fans. This position serves as a primary quality resource on the manufacturing floor and supports compliance with company quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to employee safety, product safety, regulatory compliance, and quality excellence.
• Perform and document daily production line quality audits.
• Conduct required product testing to verify quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Promote adherence to company quality policies, procedures, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a quality resource for production personnel and provide guidance on quality-related concerns.
• Exercise sound judgment when evaluating product quality, safety, and compliance issues.
• Escalate significant quality, safety, or compliance concerns to the Quality Supervisor and appropriate leadership.
• Perform and document in-process quality audits on all active production lines to verify compliance with approved specifications, engineering drawings, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.
• Verify product conformance to applicable certification, code, and safety requirements, and other approved product standards.
• Conduct required product testing, including Hi-Pot testing, run-check verification, water intrusion testing, and other validation activities as required.
• Review production setups and approve In-Process Control (IPC) products prior to production startup.
• Perform incoming inspection and verification of raw materials, including sheet metal coils and purchased components, to ensure compliance with approved specifications.
• Inspect and verify conformance of finished goods received from third-party manufacturers and suppliers.
• Maintain product identification, traceability, and labeling controls throughout manufacturing processes.
• Verify proper operation and condition of inspection and test equipment, including Hi-Pot testers, calipers, micrometers, gauges, and related quality instruments.
• Monitor testing and inspection activities to ensure compliance with documented procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Document audit findings, inspection results, test data, and quality observations in applicable electronic and manual systems.
• Support containment activities for nonconforming materials, including segregation, identification, documentation, and disposition processing.
• Initiate and maintain hold status for nonconforming materials and products in accordance with established procedures.
• Exercise authority to stop production operations when product safety, code compliance, certification requirements, or critical quality standards are compromised.
• Report equipment malfunctions, process abnormalities, and quality risks to appropriate departments for resolution.
• Participate in daily “Toolbox Talks” to review prior-day issues, quality performance, equipment needs, safety concerns, and corrective action follow-up.
• Support special projects, including material substitution evaluations and customer complaint investigations.
• Provide coverage in other functional areas as needed to address absences, workload balancing, or peak production periods.
• Assist with reporting production metrics, cycle counts, scrap data, and other key performance indicators (KPIs) as assigned.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to promote continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, including industries such as building products, HVAC, aerospace, automotive, metal fabrication, or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments and third-party certification audits preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001-based quality systems preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing quality principles and inspection techniques.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of material, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product safety and compliance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make independent quality decisions within established procedures.
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced quality personnel.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient use of calipers, micrometers, gauges, and precision measuring equipment.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Basic understanding of statistical and trend data reporting.
• Ability to document inspection results and maintain quality records electronically.
• Basic Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP.
• Able to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experience with electronic quality management systems (QMS) preferred.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems (preferred).
• Experience with electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS) (preferred).
• Familiarity with regulatory and certification requirements applicable to electrical or ventilation products (preferred).
• Understanding of nonconforming material control and corrective action processes (preferred).

Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) preferred but not required.
• Internal auditor training or quality systems training preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for prolonged durations, including gloves, cut-resistant sleeves, eye protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection, and protective garments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.

Work Conditions

• Manufacturing, warehouse, laboratory, and office environments.
• Extended standing and walking required.
• May require overtime, weekend work, or adjusted schedules to support production and audit activities.
• Exposure to noise, temperature variations, moving mechanical equipment, and industrial manufacturing processes.