Quality Control Technician

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for operating all QC Lab Equipment including the CMM and Gear Measurement Machine to correctly measure.
• Correctly measure and document part characteristics in accordance with customer requirements, part-specific control plans, and measurement requests.
• Supports corrective actions for quality defects (including MRB) in the production process.
• Performs analysis of customer rejects (warranty/field/customer plant level rejects).  Prepare detailed analysis reports as required and assist QE TEAM.
• Supports the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System.
• Supports internal scrap reduction activities by collecting data, performing pre-analysis, proposing corrective actions, and presenting it to QC Engineer or Supervisor.
• Develops and maintains work instructions and related documentation.  Trains QC Inspectors in the use of all equipment in QC lab.
• Follows the guidelines and standards per PPAP, MSA, APQP (if needed), and other applicable customer or ASQ quality standards.

Required Skills:

• Non-destructive testing Level 1 certification preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician status preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in dimensional layout inspection.
• Minimum of two years’ experience programming and operating a three-dimensional machine.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to train others.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to read blueprints.
• Proficient in the use of SPC data and collection.
• Fully understand non-destructive testing in relation to raw material, heat treatment and welding.
• Computer literature in MS Office software (Word, Excel, and Access) specifically for the purpose of developing reports and graphs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to train others.
• Good organization skills.

Degree Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED (Associates Degree preferred).
• Certification Requirements: At least 5 years related experience in lieu of Degree or a combination thereof.