Quality Assurance Technician

Seal & Design•Syracuse, NY

18d

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician performs quality assurance activities for incoming product, manufactured product, and tooling. The technician conducts inspections and audits, documents results, supports nonconformance and corrective-action processes, and works with Production, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and Shipping and Receiving to resolve quality issues. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and pays $26.00 to $30.00 per hour.

Requirements

Associate degree (AA) in a technical curriculum, three to five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency working in a computer-supported environment with business system software and Microsoft Office programs.
Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality standards.
Experience using handheld and automated measuring equipment, such as calipers, tape measures, and micrometers.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
Basic understanding of Lean 5S principles.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; ability to manage priorities and workflow and multitask.

Responsibilities

Qualify first-piece fabrication product and perform random quality checks according to quality specifications; stop production when needed to correct quality problems.
Complete all phases of first article approval processes (FAIRs), as required.
Use vision system inspection machines and other testing equipment as needed.
Conduct routine audits and inspections of shop-floor activities to ensure compliance with manufacturing, customer, and quality requirements.
Inspect and qualify resale items and tooling used in fabrication.
Maintain records and procedures in compliance with quality standards and certifications.
Review incoming product, segregate damaged or out-of-specification product when necessary, and inform supervisors of findings.
Initiate the nonconformance process, identify preventive actions, and identify continual improvement opportunities.
Assist with RMA/DMR investigations and processing, as required.
Work with Sales to understand dimensional specifications and customer requirements, resolve related issues, and communicate updates to specific requirements.
Coordinate with Purchasing, Sales, and Shipping and Receiving on product returns to help ensure timely receipt of credits or replacement products.
Assist other Quality team members across divisions as requested.
Adhere to safety, security, and operational procedures.