Quality Technician - D shift

Job Description

 

At Danfoss we engineer impact where it counts, from the farms that feed to the modern city. Danfoss in Utica has an opening for a Quality Technician. The hours for this position are D shift: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday 5:45 pm – 6:15 am.

 

The Quality Technician role will be responsible for specified activities in the support of product quality. This position is a shift assignment in the cleanroom. Hours will coincide with the A, B, C or D shift, as assigned. The individual acts as the shift contact for quality topics and supports / drives the operations team in addressing Quality issues. This will involve auditing, data gathering and support for Quality and Process Engineers. Heavy focus on knowledge of internal standards, as well as direct support of manufacturing operations to achieve internal goals related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

 

Employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of employment which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, annual bonus program, paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, a great working environment including 100% climate-controlled facility and much more! Danfoss offers 3 weeks paid PTO accrued over each bi-weekly paycheck plus 13 paid. We pride ourselves on growing our human potential and encourage career growth within our facilities.

Job Responsibilities

 

• Supports and complies with established Company’s Corporate Principles and goals. Understands and supports Quality requirements such as ISO 9000 and IATF 16949.
• Advises inspectors on interpretation of requirements.
• Monitors manufacturing processes and assesses product quality to determine adequacy, capability and ability to comply with customer and company specifications.
• Gathers information for and participates in the PDR process.
• Provides feedback on documents and procedures related to quality standards, product audits, field returns and repairs, complaints, scrap, and rework, and retain documented information as evidence.
• Protects customers from escaped quality issues by management of containment, sorting, corrective action and blocking of suspected parts.
• Facilitates and participates in process audits.
• International and Non-International Travel possible approximately 5%.
• Other duties as assigned.

Background & Skills

 

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills:

 

Required qualifications

• AAS degree (Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics or Industrial) or job equivalent experience in a Quality Department. 2+ years of progressive related Quality experience in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Strong knowledge in measurement techniques.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings including basic GD&T
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g.: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred qualifications

• 5+ years in Quality Technician role.
• Knowledge with data analytics (Capability, Gage R&R, etc.).
• Recognized quality qualification (e.g.: ASQ certification).

Employee Benefits

 

We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Flexible working hours
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Communication package
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

 

This list does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Semikron Danfoss

 

Semikron Danfoss unites two companies that complement each other through shared values such as enthusiasm for technology that enable a sustainable future. We believe in a modern and dynamic leadership culture to unleash the full potential of our teams.

Innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, per