Mechanical & Quality Technician

Mechanical & Quality Technician – Korrus

Position

Purpose:

To ensure reliable, high-quality production performance by building, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical systems while performing quality inspections, supporting field investigations, and validating product performance in real-world environments.

Onsite position with occasional field work; local candidates only considered for this role; no sponsorship offered.

• Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical systems, jigs, fixtures, and automated equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery, tooling, and fixtures.
• Support engineering with equipment setup, calibration, and functional testing for new product introduction (NPI).
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical drive systems.
• Document maintenance activities, parts usage, and equipment reliability metrics in CMMS/MES systems.

• Conduct in-process, incoming, and final inspections using calipers, micrometers, CMM, gauges, and other metrology tools.
• Validate mechanical and cosmetic characteristics against engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and participate in corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain documentation such as defect logs, inspection reports, NCRs, and control charts.
• Assist with calibration and verification of quality inspection equipment.

• Travel to customer sites, contract manufacturers, suppliers, or field environments to investigate quality or performance issues.
• Perform onsite inspections, failure analysis, and operational assessments under real-world conditions.
• Collaborate with customer service, engineering, and quality teams to address field defects or recurring issues.
• Capture field data, photos, measurements, and feedback for engineering review and continuous improvement.
• Provide hands‑on support during field trials, pilot builds, or validation testing.

• Identify opportunities to improve mechanical reliability, process capability, and product quality.
• Suggest design‑for‑manufacturability improvements based on production and field learnings.
• Participate in Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist in creating or updating work instructions, inspection criteria, and equipment setup procedures.

• Technical degree or certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent experience.
• 3–7 years in a manufacturing, mechanical, or quality technician role; consumer tech or electronics environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with experience in pneumatics, hydraulics, tooling, and fixtures.
• Proficient with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, torque tools, CMM).
• Understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and mechanical tolerances.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar.
• Ability to travel occasionally for field investigations (5–20%).
• Strong communication skills, including documenting findings clearly and accurately.

• Mechanical aptitude with a strong quality mindset
• Analytical and detail‑oriented
• Effective communicator in both production and field environments
• Root cause problem‑solving
• Strong teamwork across Quality, Engineering, and Operations
• Safety‑focused and disciplined in documentation
• Adaptable — able to shift between factory, lab, and field needs

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.