Quality Technician

at  Tectran Mfg

JOB SUMMARY

We are currently looking for an individual to contribute their first-rate skills as Quality Technician in our Quality Department. This position includes the responsibility of examining and evaluating raw material, assemblies, and finished goods from overseas suppliers. The candidate in this position will play a role in the continuous development and improvement of Tectran’s Quality Management System. The successful candidate must be proactive, results-driven, self-motivated, and dedicated to excellence.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree, Trade School, and/or Quality Inspection Certification preferred
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in injection molding preferred
• Experience in machining preferred
• Experience working with ISO 9001 or other comparable Quality Systems
• Experience with product-failure analysis and material evaluations
• Experience with using inspection equipment, like CMM, optical comparators, hand measurement tools
• Electro-Mechanical equipment experience a plus
• CAD experience a plus

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Understanding of Manufacturing and Assembly Processes
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to problem-solve
• Use various precision measuring devices
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with management, other associates, customers, and suppliers
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• A commitment to the concept of “doing it right the first time.”

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to walk the operations floor on a regular basis
• Stand and bend without difficulty
• Lift up to 50 pounds at a time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in improving our products, processes, equipment, and methods by performing inspections, testing, and evaluations
• Supervise compliance to all standards and specifications including ISO-9001, DOT, FMVSS and SAE standards as well as product regulatory requirements to Calif Prop 65, Reach, GADSL, RoHS, TSCA, and Conflict Minerals Reporting
• Facilitate non-conforming material (NCMR) disposition. Contain stock; coordinate rework activity (includes training, quality alerts and visual aids). Verify conformance to customer requirements. Support Material Review Board (MRB)
• Assist in handling all customer returns for warranty including failure analysis, corrective action resolution with suppliers and/or Production and final dispositions.
• Facilitate correction action procedure (CAR); support interim action, root cause, corrective action, preventative action, and implementation. Perform verification
• Develop and update inspection protocols and/or functional inspections on incoming materials, assemblies, and finished goods
• Create, revise, distribute, and file manufacturing instructions, standard procedures, process specifications, forms, and visual standards; ensuring the latest revision is controlled and used
• Write Technical Product Specifications and Data charts as needed for use in marketing and customer communications
• Communicate with our domestic and foreign suppliers regarding product evaluations and quality concerns
• Perform additional tasks that may be assigned by management

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employee will be required to wear the provided PPE per the role requirements
• Follow site safety and any department specific protocols
• Report safety hazards or potential safety hazards to reporting Supervisor
• Attend company safety meetings