Quality Technician-P

About the Role

The Quality Technician will examine materials for flaws and deviations from original product specifications, inspecting, accepting, or rejecting products for durability, function, customer satisfaction, and overall quality. This role performs quality control-related inspection and verification activities on raw material, in-process products, and final products to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards under ISO/IATF requirements. The position involves collaboration with distribution, engineering, purchasing, production, quality, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Issue In-Process Check Sheets for OEM and Aftermarket programs.
• Conduct 2-hour monitoring of processes, including visual inspection and measurement data collection for critical characteristics; document results in statistical software and maintain run charts.
• Report trends, shifts, and jumps in processes to Quality Assurance Management.
• Inspect and test raw materials, in-process products, and final products.
• Monitor testing procedures, interpret results, capture data in program software, and report inspection findings.
• Administer data and document control responsibilities in compliance with ISO/IATF standards.
• Perform process layered audits, product audits, and/or dispatch audits; document and report results.
• Conduct MSA studies, recall, and calibration on instruments to ensure product quality per schedule.
• Participate in the creation of PPAP packages, including dimensional layouts, IMDS inputs, quarantine management, and incoming inspection (if applicable).

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.
• 3-5 years in a quality or manufacturing-related position is preferred.
• 2 years of ISO and/or IATF experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.

Skills

• Skilled in auditing and computer operations, including SharePoint and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with statistical software and AIAG documents preferred.
• Ability to understand and uphold standards, distinguishing between normal and abnormal conditions.
• Proficiency in reading, analyzing, and interpreting measurement data points (Statistical Process Control - SPC).
• Ability to recognize trends, shifts, or jumps in data and respond accordingly.
• Knowledge of ISO and/or IATF auditing preferred.
• Adaptability to changes in the work environment and managing competing demands.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including gathering and analyzing information, developing solutions, and working well in group settings.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and a commitment to quality improvement.
• Effective decision-making, sound judgment, and timely execution.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Individual contributor role with no direct oversight or management responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Physical activities include kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
• Close visual acuity required for data analysis, transcription, computer work, reading, inspection of small defects/parts, measurement, and assembly.

Working Conditions

The role is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including exposure to heat, noise, vibration, and production-based hazards.

Occasional travel may be required.