Quality Control Technician

Axios Professional Recruitment is partnered with a leading manufacturing company to hire a Quality Control Technician. This position is responsible for ensuring products meet established quality and reliability standards through inspection, data analysis, process improvement, supplier quality management, and customer support.

• Inspect and verify products at various stages of the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematic diagrams to determine product quality and reliability requirements.
• Complete and maintain APQP and PPAP documentation in accordance with customer requirements.
• Perform receiving, in-process, first article, source, and final inspections using appropriate measuring and inspection equipment.
• Inspect products for dimensional, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and performance characteristics.
• Record inspection and verification data using statistical quality control (SQC) methods.
• Analyze quality data, prepare reports, graphs, and charts, and identify deviations from established standards.
• Recommend improvements to quality and production standards to optimize product quality and manufacturing capabilities.
• Manage the calibration program for measuring and inspection equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve defective material issues, process returns, and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints and quality concerns, driving effective root cause analysis and systemic corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance quality systems and manufacturing processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 5–10 years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or manufacturing quality within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Experience completing APQP and PPAP documentation.
• Working knowledge of quality inspection methods, statistical quality control (SQC), and quality documentation.
• Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), including symbols, location, and profile tolerances.
• Experience selecting and using precision measuring and inspection equipment for receiving, in-process, first article, and final inspections.
• Ability to define quality standards, specifications, and customer requirements and ensure compliance throughout the manufacturing process.
• Experience utilizing root cause analysis methodologies, including 8D, Fishbone (Ishikawa), and 5 Whys.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry/analysis tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, production, suppliers, and customers.