Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Watteredge is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing inspections throughout the manufacturing process, with a strong emphasis on final inspection to ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards. This role requires experience with precision measurement equipment, quality documentation, and manufacturing quality systems.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, inprocess, and final inspections of manufactured components.
• Conduct AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAI) and prepare required documentation.
• Inspect parts using precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and 3D Laser Scanners to verify dimensional accuracy.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Support PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) activities and customer quality requirements.
• Maintain and verify the status of inspection equipment through the calibration system.
• Record inspection results and complete quality documentation accurately.
• Identify and document nonconforming products and assist with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements and company procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or quality certification preferred.
• 2+ years of quality control experience in a manufacturing environment with the opportunity for career advancement.
• Experience performing final inspection of precision machined or manufactured components.
• Working knowledge of AS9102, PPAP, and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Experience using CMM and/or Laser Scanner inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of calibration systems and measuring equipment control.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, and dial indicators.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and interpret GD&T.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem solving abilities.
• Proficient computer skills and experience with quality documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, power, aerospace, automotive, or precision manufacturing.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or similar certification.
• Experience with ERP systems and statistical process control (SPC).