Sr. Quality Tech.

About the role

This position reports to the Quality Manager and is responsible for testing wires and cables, maintaining testing equipment calibration, compiling and evaluating statistical data, assisting Quality Engineers and the Quality Manager, and implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System in support of ISO and Nuclear programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead associates to effectively perform required testing and reporting of quality data.
• Deliver accurate and timely test results.
• Investigate, evaluate, and report returned product from customers.
• Lead / coordinate corrective actions.
• Interact with customer visits (offsite or onsite) as needed.
• Interact with suppliers as needed for audits, certifications, and purchased material concerns.
• Confer with Engineering to interpret Engineering and Industry Specifications to ensure products get tested accordingly.
• Aid in compliant analysis and corrective actions.
• Support Continuous Improvement projects and 6S events.
• Support Layered Process Audits.
• Interact with external customers, inspectors, and auditors as needed.
• Aid in updating Claim Sheets and Dashboards.
• Serve as internal auditor for Willimantic and other Facilities in North America as needed.
• Interact with and assist the Quality lab as needed.
• Perform related duties as directed by Quality Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience with Wire and Cable, Fiber Optic, Nuclear, Flame testing, Electrical and Mechanical testing.
• Experience with data analysis and database computer programs.
• Ability to use various laboratory testing tools.
• Sound technical skills, analytical ability, and good judgment.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with other associates, technicians, engineers, and internal and external customers.
• Good attention to details.
• Ability to lead projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Quality systems auditing.
• Experience in Wire and Cable Industry.

Desired Background

• Associate degree minimum, Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Accountability Statement

Each associate is required to demonstrate personal commitment to the values set forth by the company and use sound judgment in maintaining appropriate compliance procedures and in carrying out their duties with honesty, in compliance with laws and with high ethical standards.