Product Design Technician / Quality Technician

Spotnails•Arlington Heights, IL

2d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about developing great products, solving complex problems, and ensuring top-notch quality? Join a company where your contributions will drive innovation and customer success. Role Summary Peace Industries, Inc (dba Spotnails), an award-winning distributor of collated fasteners, pneumatic tools, and replacement parts, headquartered in Rolling Meadows IL, is seeking a Product Design Technician / Quality Technician to join our team and contribute to a collaborative, innovation-driven culture. Reporting directly to the Product Manager you will partner with our other team members to make sure we can provide timely shipment of high-quality products to our customers. You will also work collaboratively with team members, as well as customers, and suppliers, to develop products and processes that maximize the value we bring to the supply chain. What You’ll Get: $70,000 - $ 7 5,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience Medical/Dental/Vision PTO Profit sharing 401(k) with 5% match On-the-job training in CAD and machining tools provided – no prior experience needed! What We’re Looking For: The ideal candidate will approach their work with a strong sense of ownership, initiative and integrity, a love for learning, and a strong desire to do whatever is needed to help the team. They will also bring a customer-oriented approach to both Product Design and Quality along with superior analytical and problem-solving skills. And we are seeking candidates with strong mechanical aptitude, including the ability to understand and troubleshoot mechanical systems and work with tools and machinery.

Requirements

Alignment with our company values
Have experience or be willing to learn how to use milling machines, lathes, welding equipment, etc.
Demonstrated success in working with customers and suppliers
Highly organized and strong attention to detail
Mechanical aptitude
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Available for occasional travel

Responsibilities

Participating on a team working directly with customers to create efficiencies in their production processes through the implementation of automation
Assisting in the fabrication/design of metal prototypes
Creating/Updating/Organizing detailed schematics, diagrams and technical drawings using CAD
Helping come up with and launch new product lines
Developing & maintaining inspection techniques, procedures, and documentation for incoming goods
Ensuring & communicating compliance with standards and industry regulations. (Building Codes and Government/Environmental)
Supporting qualification and ongoing monitoring of 3 rd party manufacturing partners
Leading CAPA activities (Corrective Action & Preventive Action Plans)