Quality Technician

Position Summary:

The Quality Control and Assurance Technician is responsible for the inspection of plastic injection molded product, incoming goods, and tooling components as well as developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting quality processes/reports. This role has oversight of products being made to specification and free of defects. Other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform daily production audits to ensure conformance to customer requirements.
Complete incoming inspection reports for externally sourced components.
Maintaining equipment calibration log.
Perform first article inspections, Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility and Capability Studies. Execution of Production Part Approval Processes and Validation Protocols.
Recommend tooling and metrology fixturing refurbishing – replacement.
Actively participate in internal design reviews with an emphasis on Design for Manufacturing and Lean Practices.
Lead/participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address production non-conformances.
Actively involved in ISO 9001 internal and customer quality audits.
Bolster production floor needs (material handling, cell setup, operating) from time-to-time.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

Proficiency using precision inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
Print reading and GD&T.
Familiarity with quality systems.
Organizational skills – able to maintain a neat and orderly workspace and records.
Critical thinking - able to draw conclusions and take actions based on data/evidence.
Accountable for performance and results driven.
Innovative and creative.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact with internal and external customers.

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree in a related field a plus.
Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
Experience with precision tools and products.
Experience with plastic injection molding troubleshooting preferred.
Experience with advanced inspection equipment a plus.

Computer Skills:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Outlook

Travel Requirements:

None.