Quality Technician-Mid

Pay range: 20-30/hr *depending on experience Description: OVERVIEW The Quality Engineer Technician 2 is responsible for supporting the daily functions of the Quality organization, including participation at Material Review Board (MRB) in the evaluation and disposition of potentially non-conforming product, investigation of non-conformances through root cause analysis, and generation and management of non-conformance records (NCRs). The Quality Engineer Technician 2 is expected to be capable of performing routine product inspections per procedure using various visual and dimensional techniques. The Quality Engineer Technician 2 is expected to be able to own and drive quality investigations and inspection and process improvements through fundamental root cause analysis and statistical techniques. The Quality Engineer Technician 2 may be cross-trained to assist in Quality Control functions as needed to support business functions. This individual must have a strong understanding of manufacturing and quality principles, strong communication and time-management skills, proficiency in ERP, CAD, and PLM software systems, and a keen attention to detail. RESPONSIBILITIES * Generation of inspection documents per Quality Engineer instruction, including Inspection Procedures and Drawings, within industry-standard software (NX Unigraphics, e.g.). * Participation at MRB in evaluation and disposition of potentially non-conforming product. * Assist in management of the inflow, outflow, and inventory of non-conforming material within the MRB cage. * Initiation of NCRs and documentation of investigation and risk assessment within industry-standard software (SmartSolve, e.g.). * Drive root-cause analysis of NCRs, defect trends, and process deviations through analytical or statistical means. * Review and interpret production documentation and non-conformance records for compliance to internal and external standards and coordinate with operations, engineering, and quality to resolve discrepancies. * Collaborate with operations, engineering, and quality assurance teams to escalate and resolve quality issues and implement process improvements. * Perform routine production or First Article Inspections (FAIs) per Quality Engineer direction by utilizing attribute and variable measurement equipment/gauges to inspect raw materials or product per specification. * Inspection may require the use of highly technical equipment (Vision systems, CMMs, e.g.). * Retrieve, summarize, and report on quality and business data and metrics during daily production huddles and meetings. * Support Change Control process through generation of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), creation of redline drafts, and coordination with Quality Systems. * Assist in the development and execution of empirical studies, including MSA, GRR, process characterizations, and validations. * Possesses the ability to tabulate and analyze data using elementary statistical techniques. May require the use of industry-standard statistical software (Excel, Minitab, etc.) * Assist in the improvement and development of inspection techniques and implementation of new technology. * May require the development or manipulation of CAD models and programming within industry standard inspection systems (Starrett, VICI, Keyence, e.g.). * Assist in the authorship and development of quality SOPs, Work Instructions, etc. EXPERIENCE * High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree or higher in technical discipline preferred. * 4-10 or more years of experience in a related technical field required. * Prior experience in a manufacturing or quality control environment preferred. * License/certification: ASQ certification (CQT, CQI, etc.) or Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred REQUIREMENTS * Strong understanding of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and good documentation practices (GDP). * Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. * Effective project and time management, able to work independently and within a cross-functional team environment, including interaction with management, production associates, and external suppliers of equipment and materials. Physical Demands: * The Quality Technician may spend approximately 1/3 of this time walking or standing. * The Quality Technician may spend up to 60% of time at a computer keyboard. * They must also be able to measure parts using hand instruments and lift up to 30lbs. * The Quality Engineer must be able to speak and hear well enough to communicate effectively. * Vision must be excellent or corrected. Work Environment: * The Quality Technician may be exposed to noise, chemical, and mechanical hazards when working on the manufacturing floor and must wear appropriate PPE.