Quality Technician

Responsibilities and Job Functions

• Quality:
  • Determines and develops measurement methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings, models, and diagrams.
  • Provides written reports on measurement results comparing to standards.
  • Prepares technical reports summarizing findings.
  • Assists in the selection and set-up of specialized measurement equipment including laser scanners and CMM.
  • Program, set up and operate CMM in order to make complex, precise measurements of materials and parts.
  • Verify conformance of parts to specifications and blueprints with respect to measurements.
  • Write and modify existing programs and create new ones as required.
  • Performs detailed first article inspections of prototype and production parts.
  • Provides support for investigations of issues and development work.
  • Assist Engineers, Technicians, and Customers with qualification and validation of new or revised parts or tooling.
  • Interpret measurement output data and graphic data.
  • Summarize results and communicate them to engineering and others as needed.
  • Change Request (CR): Participate and make recommendations for continuous improvement by submitting CR’s.
  • Deviations: Initiate deviations for individual parts, assemblies or machines when it is applicable.
  • Non-conformities: Initiate by completing the information required on the appropriate form pertinent to the (Red Tag’s & Rework Sheets) issue identified. Evaluate and dispositions non-conforming parts as deemed necessary.
  • Troubleshoot and contact outside technical support services for CMM/Polyworks software as needed.
  • Adhere to ISO9001 requirements.
  • Assists in training others in the use of equipment.
  • Runs the Daily Material Review meetings to review defects and assigns disposition.
  • Scraps defective materials.
• Manufacturing:
  • Provide support to production for current product issues as well as supporting 1st time builds for NPI or process changes.
  • Create reports from everyday production data to evaluate opportunities.
  • Evaluate change requests and implement appropriate changes to support continuous improvement that will benefit the department.
  • Identify opportunities and participate in activity to improve our product and internal quality processes.
  • Actively participate in problem solving processes across the facility.
  • Provide technical assistance and information regarding manufacturing processes.
  • Work with other team members to develop sustainable processes.
  • Update and create OMS, Centerpoint and other work instruction documents for component mfg processes.
  • Support floor operators in problem resolution.
  • Perform all other assigned duties including production related activities.

Essential Skills

• Education and Experience:
  • Prefer a two-year Technical Degree/Diploma in a field related.
  • Computer Knowledge: Must be knowledgeable of computer systems and pertinent software. MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Prefer Knowledge in Specific Software: Polyworks, Creo (or other solid modeling software), SAP.
  • Must be able to interpret production blueprints, prefer certification in GD&T.
  • Precision Measuring Equipment: Prefer ability to demonstrate effective use of precision measuring tools and/or equipment. Including Faro Arm and CMM measuring tools.
  • 3-6 years of experience in manufacturing or office environment.
  • Must have the ability to train others.
• Required Skills and Abilities:
  • Team Player/Teamwork: Must possess good interpersonal skills. Demonstrates the ability to work with others efficiently and effectively either one-on-one, as a team, or in a group.
  • Personality: Must possess a positive attitude with self-motivation.
  • Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively with good verbal and writing skills.
  • Problem Solving: Ability to utilize problem solving skills and techniques to achieve problem resolution. Must be able to work in a cross functional setting.
  • Leadership: Can work and lead projects with little or no supervision.