Quality Technician
About the role
Are you a professional looking to expand your career with an industry front runner in the Houston, TX region? Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer!
Responsibilities
- Perform Quality Inspection specific to work area and product type in the manufacturing process.
- Ensure usage of the existing non-conformance reporting system for efficient non-conformance management.
- Document process/product non-conformities in the system, and follow-up on corrective actions.
- Lead the investigation of non-conformance reports using the 8D Problem Solving Methodology.
- Provide technical support for issues related to Analytic products, solutions and production.
- Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities related to product, processes, and quality system.
- Track and prepare monthly reports for internal quality performance metrics.
- Participates in formulating quality standards, policies, programs, plans, procedures, and practices.
- Lead and coordinate with area supervisors and group leads to insure efficient production and quality.
- Performs and guides others in deploying and improving quality discipline and culture.
- Shares best practices across functional areas, affiliate locations, and/or various business units or locations.
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, products, and methods using tools such as DOE, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing.
- Maintain and Analyze Key Performance Indicators and Cost of Quality data to identify recurring trends and drive improvement actions to reduce internal and external failure costs.
Requirements
- 5-7 years’ Experience in Quality-related position in a manufacturing environment.
- Associates or technical degree in Engineering or related field (preferably Electrical or Mechanical Engineering).
- Experience with multi meters, calipers, micrometers, thread gages, pin gages, and optical comparator.
- Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software or similar business logistics application.
- Experience with incoming inspection of parts.
- Experience with sheet metal and busbar fabrication (shearing, stamping, forming, welding, tapping, painting, and plating).
- Experience with electrical wiring standards, methods, and testing.
- Experience interacting with and improving suppliers in a practical manner.
- High level of proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to interpret technical part drawings and specifications.
- Previous work experience in an ISO 9001 certified company.
- Experience interpreting electrical controls and distribution wiring schematics.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with results driven approach.
- Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
Skills
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Quality Control (QC)
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
- DOE (Design of Experiments)
- ISO 9001 Certification
Benefits
- Company-funded registered pension plan.
Pay
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
- Full-time position.
Additional Information
We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.
To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online. When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers