Quality Technician

Quality Technician

  Not Disclosed

  Mechanicsville, VA

  12.0 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Energy & Utility

Job Description

Description:

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE:

• Under the direction of the Quality Group Leader, the Quality Technician maintains methods and processes and assists in the management of Supplier Qualification, nonconforming materials, corrective actions, supplier quality audits, mathematical analysis and statistical process for quality control in accordance with company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Perform incoming inspection part analysis and 1st delivery assessment materials/components according to written procedures and specifications on drawings.
• Carry out thorough independent final inspection of finished assemblies to defined procedures, drawings & standards.
• Act as a Coordinator when Performing a special Process and Product Audits.
• Supply data relevant for reports and quality improvements.
• Coordinate non-conformance Materials (NCM) through the plant and make sure that they are correctly labeled, registered in SAP and excluded from production. Provide input for NCR Package NCM for shipping.
• Assist quality escalations as a team member & promote quality culture and KPI’s Goals on the production floor.
• Ensure compliance and assist with adherence to the internal Quality Management system (ISO9001:2015).
• Periodically inspect all components in all stages of the manufacturing process to ensure adherence to inspection protocol.
• Ensure the completion and maintenance of all required paperwork, Inspection, records, documentation, etc.
• Assist in Blocked Stock, Quality Inspection Stock levels and creates reporting documents.
• Assist in continuous improvement activities and other duties as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Requires an associate's degree in engineering technology and/or 3-5 years of progressively responsible related experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret specifications, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as material drawing packages, international commodity/material standards, first article inspection reports, supplier corrective action reports, supplier metrics, audit forms, workmanship standards and assembly drawings. Ability to communicate, oral and written, specifications, designs and documentation. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, suppliers and other employees.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as statistical process control, probability, statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Requires a valid driver's license.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to analyze and interpret technical information including part drawings, blueprints and GD&T drawings. Requires the knowledge of and ability to operate and apply computers to technical and quality problems. Requires the ability to operate a variety of standard business machines, such as a computer and keyboard, calculator, camera, telephone, FAX, photocopier, etc. Requires the ability to operate a variety of electronic and electrical test/measuring equipment and small hand and power tools. Ability to work in a team environment and work on multiple projects.

COMPLEXITY OF TASKS:

• Requires knowledge of various equality support functions and ability to respond to changing priorities. Requires high degree of judgment and initiative to recognize and resolve complex problems, develop methods and techniques and adapt to changes. Requires strong communication skills to interface effectively with other functional groups, suppliers and customers. Requires strong technical and communication skills. Failure to properly complete assigned tasks may result in delays and damage to manufacturing operations.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING REQUIRED:

• Requires the use of ESD equipment and high voltage shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection as needed.

Top 3 hard must have skills:

• Associate’s degree (2 year) with 1 years’ experience in manufacturing or 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment & QMS with GED.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements as they apply to quality inspections to determine whether documented requirements and standards are met.
• OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to analyze and interpret technical information including part drawings, blueprints and GD&T drawings. Requires the knowledge of and ability to operate and apply computers to technical and quality problems, translate production steps to relevant data.

Soft skills needed:

• Able to motivate people.
• Self-driven team player.
• Process oriented.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of three that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools or controls.
• The employee frequently is required to walk, talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach above shoulders, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crouch, taste and smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions, performs work-related travel and is occasionally exposed to fumes or air borne particles and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud or very loud.
• The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

Note:

Onsite