Senior Quality Technician
Manufacturing & Production · Quality & Process · Quality Assurance · Quality Control
In short
The Senior Quality Technician ensures products meet quality standards through inspections, testing, and adherence to company requirements. This role involves managing processes like PPAP, investigating non-conformities, and contributing to continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections and tests on incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products.
- Accept or reject materials, parts, and assemblies based on engineering drawings and instructions.
- Perform visual inspections, measurements, and functional tests using various tools.
- Manage control plans, deviation requests, change order requests, and QA alerts.
- Own the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
- Identify and report non-conformities or deviations to Product Engineering and Quality Manager.
- Assist in investigating customer complaints and product failures to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Participate in the development and implementation of quality control procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans.
- Facilitate and support efforts to continuously improve product quality, safety, efficiency, and compliance.
- Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality issues.
- Conduct internal audits for quality management system compliance.
- Assist in training employees on quality control procedures.
- Communicate with mold suppliers on injection mold repair and modification management.
- Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in quality control.
- Conduct process audits of production processes.
- Record and report inspection results accurately.
- Perform first piece inspections and other assigned run inspections.
- Maintain quality tool calibrations and create/maintain an equipment maintenance plan.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Quality Technician or similar quality control role.
- Strong knowledge of quality control principles, techniques, and tools.
- Experience with inspection methods and equipment (e.g., calipers, gauges, micrometers).
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Proficiency in using computer systems and software for data entry and analysis.
- Ensures implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures.
- Must be able to lift, push or pull 40 pounds.
Desired Qualifications
- Associate's degree or technical certification in a related field is preferred.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems is preferred.
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Company
ASSA ABLOY Group
Job Posted
4 days ago
Expires
in 1 month
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Associate
Locations
Williamsport, United States
Qualification
Diploma, Bachelor
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