LSA Fabrication - Quality Assurance Technician

Oscar Winski Company•Lafayette, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician supports quality engineers and managers with day-to-day factory-floor activities and issues involving customers and suppliers. The role measures key process quality characteristics by sampling parts, analyzing trends, and conducting first-piece and in-process verification. It helps ensure that quality procedures and practices are followed, maintains and checks gauges and test machines, collects measurement data, and supports continuous improvement. The technician evaluates process output and completion, helps set priorities for quality inspectors, trains operators and inspectors in measurement and inspection, and plans and conducts analysis, inspection, design, testing, or integration to assure product or component quality. The role interprets blueprints and other technical materials, inspects and tests materials and products against specifications, and applies statistical process control methods to evaluate processes and process changes. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

1–3 years of quality control or inspection experience in a manufacturing or production environment, including inspection of incoming material, in-process work, and finished product against specifications.
Experience documenting quality results, including maintaining inspection records, writing nonconformance reports, and accurately entering data into a quality or ERP system.
Understanding of quality principles and concepts related to process, control and verification, variation, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
Good computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office software.
Strong mathematical skills.
Understanding of problem-solving techniques.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including GD&T drawing notations.
Experience with quality discipline knowledge and basic quality tools.
Good analytical, technical writing, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively present information one-on-one and in small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
Problem-solving skills to drive continual improvement of the quality system.
Familiarity with PPAP and various ISO 9001 and standard quality procedures.
Willingness to pursue quality knowledge and certifications within the metals or manufacturing industry.
Ability to train machine operators in company quality procedures and standards.
Ability to clean and perform basic maintenance on gauges and measuring tools, as well as maintain 5S in the quality lab.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of work experience in quality assurance.

Responsibilities

Measure key quality characteristics by sampling parts and analyzing trends, including first-piece verification and in-process checks.
Verify that appropriate quality procedures and practices are followed during process activities.
Maintain gauges and test machines used for quality monitoring in calibrated condition.
Use test standards and masters to check readings, adjust tools, and replace worn or outdated equipment.
Collect data and measure parts in support of the company's continuous improvement plan.
Test samples in experiments.
Understand, establish, and communicate priorities for quality inspectors based on input from the quality and manufacturing teams.
Evaluate process output and completion, validating that work is being accomplished.
Train operators, inspectors, and others in measurement and inspection skills.
Plan and conduct analysis, inspection, design, testing, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned products or components.
Analyze and interpret blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required.
Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications.
Apply statistical process control methods to analyze data and evaluate current processes and process changes.
Perform other duties as assigned.