Quality Technician

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Quality Technician located in Columbia, SC. Reporting to the Quality Supervisor, the Quality Technician is in charge of performing product inspection and/or audits of quality control programs, first article inspections and calibration, inspecting flat blank layouts, out of box audit (OBA) and sampling and testing of incoming components and raw materials. Purge material. Ensures raw materials, in process and finished products meet company standards. General documentations updated (Quality alerts).

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Audits processes, tests and inspects products and/or develops, compiles and evaluates statistical data to define and maintain quality and reliability of products.
• Works from engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, diagrams, written descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform complex engineering testing, checkout, First Article Inspection, root cause research, internal corrective actions and supplier correction actions.
• Selects processes to be audited from primarily the manufacturing areas and checks for a variety of features, including ESD (electro-static discharge) and handling practices, documentation, training and process integrity.
• Selects products for audits at specified stages in the production or post-production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and mechanical, electrical or cosmetic characteristics.
• Records audit data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards, programs or reports to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Performs calibration on inspection tools e.g. micrometers, calipers height gages etc.

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, technical training, or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends as needed.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of quality control and inspection techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with statistical quality control methods.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Benefits

At Flex, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. Our benefits package includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically full-time, with some flexibility as needed.

About the Role

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Company Culture

We welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always. Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps.