Quality Control Technician

Summary

The Quality Control Technician is a technical support position within the Quality department, providing support for the quality lab, advanced programming, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair of quality lab inspection equipment, and repair/calibration of inline measuring and gauging equipment. This role requires a strong commitment to safety and a passion for maximizing production efficiency in a zero‑defect, high‑quality environment.

• Maintain a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies. Advocate for a safe work environment by reporting near misses and hazards, wearing required PPE, and encouraging others to do the same.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Accurately diagnose quality lab measuring and inspection equipment problems, inline production measuring and gauging equipment problems, suggest appropriate solutions, implement corrective actions, and confirm continued effectiveness of repair.
• Perform calibration and preventive maintenance on new and existing gauge equipment.
• Responsible for all inline gauges including, but not limited to, SPC, Marposs, Heidenhain, Nokra, Kistler, Adcole, HBM, Rohmann, and IBG. Must be comfortable working with mechanical as well as electrical systems.
• Perform gauge R&R, capability and correlation studies, and ensure all MSA requirements are met according to quality requirements.
• Perform and document incoming inspection of components.
• Understand and apply control plans and product requirement specifications.
• Write advanced inspection programs for quality lab measuring and inspection equipment.
• Write and adhere to work instructions and procedures for gauge practices.
• Perform and document static, dynamic and press in/off testing of camshafts according to control plan requirements, including preparation of test samples.
• Perform and document lobe center daily cut‑up pieces, including preparation of test samples.
• Perform and document ES testing results according to control plan requirements, including preparation.
• Perform and document cleanliness sample tests according to control plan requirements.
• Develop and maintain an in‑process gauge database (Gauge Track) and monitor calibrations and maintenance records with the software database.
• Work hours may vary according to demand or assignment, including off‑shift rotations.
• Have authority to stop processes to correct quality, safety or environmental problems, to place suspect product on quality hold, and to promptly notify supervisory personnel when processes become non‑compliant.
• Supervisory personnel have been delegated the responsibility and authority to add additional inspection steps necessary to ensure product quality when processes become non‑compliant.

• Education:
  
  An Associate’s degree in a technical field or two (2) years equivalent technical experience, training, and knowledge of measuring, inline gauging and test equipment is preferred.
• Language:
  Ability to read and interpret drawings, knowledge of quality tools and activities, read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence.
• Technology:
  Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet software; preferred experience with CIMplify and SAP, QS Stat, GAGETrak, MINITAB, and Q‑DAS. Experience with Siemens PLCs, automated production environments, Marposs and Nokra laser gauges.
• Travel:
  Occasional travel, up to 10% including international.
• Other:
  Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Proficiency in using measuring and test equipment is preferred; AITF certification, PPAP, MSA, GD&T, and control plan knowledge are preferred.

• Company Tuition Reimbursement Package
• Annual Bonus Program
• 401K Match
• Earned 120 hours of Paid Time Off (prorated based on hire date)
• Comprehensive medical plans with flexible cost options
• Preventative Healthcare and Medical Program with additional premium discount on medical insurance premiums
• Competitive Dental and Vision plans
• Company Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Pay Available through All‑State:
  Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• 11 paid Holidays
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Supplier Vehicle Discounts
• Cellular Discounts