Quality Materials Technician

About Momentive Technologies

Momentive Technologies applies advanced materials science to design and manufacture ultra-high-performance quartz materials, quartz crucibles, and ceramic products that are vital to a variety of high-growth end markets, including the silicon and compound semiconductor industries, electronics, and aerospace components. These solutions enable the production of logic and memory chips, power control devices and multiple systems for electric vehicles, integrated circuits, power control devices, data servers, and aerospace applications.

Recognized for the purity, performance, consistency and stability of its products, Momentive Technologies has been delivering innovative solutions for over 130 years and continues to impact emerging trends like electrification, digitalization, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. The Company, headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, has operations across the globe and serves customers in more than 30 countries. For more information, visit www.momentivetech.com

Quality Materials Technician

The Quality Materials Technician works in conjunction with the Quality Manager and Quality Team to assist in the production of consistent quality product within a manufacturing environment. This position will primarily oversee the department day-to-day and support other departments within manufacturing as needed. There are opportunities within the team to be the point person for calibration and for ISO document control.

Responsibilities:

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of raw materials, products, and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain quality records and enter inspection, testing, and release data into SAP and other quality systems.
• Operate, program, calibrate, maintain, and coordinate repair of inspection and testing equipment.
• Conduct gauge R&R studies and support statistical process control (SPC) activities.
• Perform internal quality audits, support ISO 9001 compliance, and assist with quality system improvements.
• Identify, document, and communicate nonconformities; support containment, material review boards (MRBs), and corrective actions.
• Participate in root cause investigations and verify the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain controlled quality documentation, including procedures, drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Support new product introductions, RFQ activities, inventory controls, cycle counts, and quality hold management.
• Serve as a quality resource to production, engineering, and operations teams, and provide backup support to Quality Engineers and Managers as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement, problem-solving, and 5S initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, health, environmental, PPE, attendance, and housekeeping requirements.
• Train and assist team members and perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs. and move materials using handling equipment.
• Ability to perform physical activities including standing, bending, stooping, twisting, crouching, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching at all levels.
• Strong commitment to quality, customer service, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyze technical information and identify root causes of quality issues.
• Strong organizational skills, personal accountability, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including all shifts and weekends.
• Knowledge of inspection methods, measurement techniques, and quality inspection equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, and manufacturing-related equipment.
• Experience operating industrial equipment and material handling devices preferred.
• Strong visual acuity and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years Manufacturing experience or 2 years of previous Quality Materials Technician experience
• Prior experience with SPC
• Technical degree or further education
• Demonstrated effective communication with others, influencing skills and decision-making ability.
• Performing first article, in-process, and final inspections
• Inspection techniques, e.g., dial calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc.
• Use and interpretation of statistical sampling plans
• Strong familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 or other quality system requirements

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