Position: Quality Technician

Location: Muncie, IN

Shift: 3rd, 10:45p-7:15a

Salary: $60,000-$67,000

Responsibilities

• The Quality Technician is a salary level position reporting to the Quality Manager or designate performing primarily office and non-manual quality functions designed to service Production through consultation and oversight
• Responsibilities include general quality operations including the creating and maintenance of quality and engineering documentation
• The Quality Technician conducts CMM operation and part verification in compliance with applicable Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, and maintenance of gage procurement and calibration system
• Creation and maintenance of quality and engineering documentation related to the QMS
• Provide consultation and guidance to production group related to part inspection procedures
• Represent the company as needed, internal or at customer sites, to resolve disputes regarding quality concerns
• Responsibility for maintaining Gage Calibration and maintenance program
• Coordinate MRB review and product containment activity
• CMM Operation and part verification to support quality system as necessary
• Perform weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc..)
• Perform annual validations / PPAP as required
• Perform routine inspections, dimensional studies, and investigations, as necessary
• Provide support in the absence of the quality engineer
• Participate in layered audit process
• Participate and support internal and external problem solving / corrective action process
• Serve as Champion in corrective action process as assigned
• "Go and see" and observe problems first hand, investigate and ensure effective understanding of the facts / data
• Provide first response to line problems, document the problems, lead / participate in actions to countermeasure root cause, and monitor the results of actions
• Solve problems utilizing TQPS methodology
• Deepen process learning through rapid low-cost trials / experiments to solve problems
• Participate, support, and lead in data collection for problem solving teams
• Participate in new product development as necessary
• Provide support and assist EPC team by providing leadership and basic quality direction
• In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by management

Qualifications

• 3 years manufacturing experience
• 3 years computer (PC) experience
• 2 years CMM Operation
• High School Diploma
• Understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection
• Knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
• Will have the ability to work a schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis
• Organizational skills to maintain CMM programs and gage calibration in compliance with Quality department and QMS procedures and requirements
• Understanding of weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc.)
• Understanding of problem solving and root cause analysis
• Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision
• Understanding of relevant software systems (Shop Edge, QCBD, etc..)
• Demonstrate strong leadership with a "hands on" approach"
• Solve problems utilizing TQPS methodology
• Able to clearly communicate in verbal or written forms and act as a liaison between Production and Quality
• Ability to speak and write in the primary language English
• Computer (PC) and Microsoft Office
• PC DMIS
• Stand and walk for up to 10 hours
• Able to work flexible hours
• Able to lift, carry, hold and manipulate loads up to 35 lbs
• Dexterity to manipulate product onto gages or gages onto parts
• Acceptable vision and hearing with or without appropriate prescribed aides
• Able to work within environment that has temperature fluctuations

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