Jobs · Quality Assurance · North Carolina

Quality Technician III - 3rd Shift

Cummins Inc. · Fletcher, NC · 1 wk ago
On-siteQuality AssuranceFull-time

Job Summary

Supports Engineers in carrying out production-related and inspection jobs; assists in monitor materials quality in processing plants and making the required adjustments; ensures maintenance of documentation and records.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and resolve quality issues early by comparing physical characteristics of components and products against technical specifications to detect defects and prevent downstream failures.
  • Execute reliable product validation by conducting functional, reliability, and packaging tests—ensuring products meet performance and durability standards before release.
  • Deliver accurate and traceable documentation by recording test results and producing clear, concise technical reports that support decision-making and compliance.
  • Ensure precision in measurement and testing by operating a wide range of metrology and test equipment to generate consistent, high-quality data.
  • Elevate team capability through advanced programming, setup, and training on measurement systems—improving efficiency, repeatability, and technical expertise across the organization.
  • Strengthen customer confidence by translating complex specifications and measurement data into clear insights that support application and product usage decisions.
  • Improve data integrity and confidence by participating in measurement uncertainty studies, ensuring results are statistically sound and aligned with calibration standards.
  • Maintain equipment readiness and compliance by ensuring proper calibration, upkeep, and performance of all measurement and test systems to minimize downtime and ensure audit readiness.

Requirements

  • Act with urgency and ownership by taking on testing, defect identification, and equipment challenges with high energy—quickly driving resolution and maintaining workflow momentum (Action Oriented)
  • Partner effectively across teams and labs to ensure alignment on testing standards, data interpretation, and quality outcomes—strengthening overall execution (Collaborates)
  • Deliver clear, audience-specific communication by translating technical test results, specifications, and measurement data into actionable insights for engineers, customers, and leadership (Communicates Effectively)
  • Enhance customer trust and satisfaction by providing accurate interpretations of product specifications and measurement results that enable confident application and decision-making (Customer Focus)
  • Make sound, timely technical decisions on product acceptance, calibration actions, and testing approaches using data, standards, and risk-based thinking (Decision Quality)
  • Navigate and resolve disagreements constructively when addressing defects, test results, or quality concerns—keeping focus on facts, data integrity, and shared outcomes (Manages Conflict)
  • Optimize tools, equipment, and lab resources by efficiently allocating measurement systems, maintaining calibration schedules, and maximizing uptime and capability (Resourcefulness & Laboratory Management)
  • Demonstrate technical excellence in metrology and quality systems by applying measurement science, uncertainty analysis, and quality tools (APQP, FMEA, SPC) to ensure reliable, compliant, and high-quality results (Measurement Science & Quality Process Management)

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
  • This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
  • Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.

Technical/Professional Knowledge, Training And Skills

  • Functional experience with mechanical gauges.
  • Awareness of statistical techniques and Statistical Process Control techniques.
  • Proven organizational, communication, training and record keeping skills.
  • Effective and experienced team player.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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