Quality Technician

Responsibilities

• Promote safety culture through safety toolbox talks, safety committee participation, and positive reinforcement programs.
• Ensure compliance with Process / Final inspection requirements.
• Perform First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Conduct Finished Goods audits.
• Ensure compliance with Incoming Material (receiving) inspection requirements.
• Document, file, and communicate inspection/testing results.
• Utilize test equipment: Calipers, Tape Measure, Comparator, Tensile Test Machines, Hardness testers, and other lab equipment.
• Read/Interpret drawings, routers (Work Orders), Bills of Material, and other part documentation and directives.
• Respond to emails regarding product and Quality concerns from internal correspondence.
• Ensure proper military part inspection using MIL specifications and sampling documents.
• Ensure accuracy of all data collected and entered.
• Manage NMR/NCR (Non-Conforming Material Report) process.
• Participate in MRB (Material Review Board) process.
• Engage in 5S, Kanban, and Continuous Improvement Activities.
• Consult with Quality, Production, Shipping/Receiving, and Office Personnel.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience working in a Quality focused role within a manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate or higher aptitude with D-365 (ERP Software), MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong technical aptitude as demonstrated through education (2-year technical degree) OR experience (2+ years in technical manufacturing roles).

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Organized with high attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (5-Why, 8D, etc.).
• Knowledge of Pre-Production testing, PPAP process.
• Ability to set up test machines with minimal instructions.
• Team player that excels in a collaborative environment.
• Exemplify core values: Be Positive and GSD, Embrace Challenges, Respect Everyone, Welcome Change, Speak and act with integrity.

Working Conditions

Environment includes office and manufacturing settings (hot in the summer, cool in the winter). You may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs. Work may require prolonged periods of sitting and focusing on computer screens or long periods of walking/standing in the manufacturing environment.