Quality Assurance Technician

Tenneco•Burlington, IA

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician manages and performs gauge calibration activities in a manufacturing environment to ensure measurement equipment remains accurate, reliable, traceable, and suitable for its intended use. The position supports manufacturing by maintaining the integrity of inspection and measurement equipment used to verify product conformity to engineering specifications, customer requirements, and Tenneco quality standards. The technician coordinates scheduled and unscheduled calibrations, maintains calibration records, identifies and controls damaged or out-of-tolerance equipment, and supports investigations involving measurement equipment. The role also assists with product inspection, process verification, quality improvement, and manufacturing problem resolution to support consistent product quality and applicable quality system requirements.

Requirements

Working knowledge of manufacturing gauges, measuring instruments, and dimensional inspection methods.
Ability to follow calibration procedures, interpret specifications and tolerances, and accurately document results.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to measurement accuracy and product quality.
Ability to recognize measurement equipment deficiencies and communicate potential product quality risks.
Basic computer skills for maintaining calibration records, tracking equipment status, and preparing reports.
Effective communication and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production personnel.
Ability to prioritize calibration activities to support manufacturing schedules and minimize production disruptions.
Commitment to continuous improvement, safe work practices, and adherence to established quality procedures.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent in a technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience.
One to two years of experience in quality assurance, gauge calibration, metrology, dimensional inspection, or a related manufacturing discipline.
Experience working with precision measuring instruments and manufacturing inspection equipment.
Familiarity with calibration documentation, measurement traceability, and quality management system requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform and coordinate calibration, verification, and functional checks of gauges, measuring instruments, fixtures, and other inspection equipment.
Maintain an accurate inventory of measurement and inspection equipment, including identification, calibration status, due dates, intervals, and records; monitor upcoming calibration requirements.
Verify that gauges and measuring instruments meet specifications and acceptance criteria, and maintain calibration documentation and measurement traceability.
Identify, document, label, and remove from service equipment that fails calibration, is damaged, or is unsuitable for use; coordinate corrective actions and communicate potential quality risks.
Support investigations into whether product may have been affected by out-of-tolerance or malfunctioning gauges, including identification, containment, and reinspection as directed.
Maintain calibration records, certificates, equipment histories, and supporting documentation for internal, customer, and third-party audits.
Maintain gauges and measuring equipment, ensure proper handling and storage, and coordinate repairs or outside calibration services when needed.
Identify and recommend improvements to calibration methods, equipment control, recordkeeping, calibration intervals, and measurement-system effectiveness.
Perform product inspections and dimensional or other specified measurements during manufacturing to verify conformance to engineering and customer requirements.
Support measurement studies, capability studies, gauge repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R) studies, and other measurement-system evaluations.
Assist in investigating manufacturing quality issues, including issues potentially related to equipment, inspection methods, or process variation.
Support new product introductions, process changes, equipment installations, and production launches by verifying required measurement equipment is available and ready.
Monitor manufacturing processes and communicate quality concerns, inspection deficiencies, and opportunities for corrective action.
Assist in developing and maintaining inspection instructions, calibration procedures, work instructions, and other quality documentation.
Participate in continuous improvement activities, including Kaizen events, problem-solving teams, and quality improvement programs.
Provide production personnel with technical support and guidance on proper gauge and measuring-equipment use, handling, and care.
Support plant safety initiatives and follow established safety procedures.
Perform other related quality assurance and manufacturing support responsibilities as assigned.