Quality Control Technician- 1st Shift

Crane Company • Marion, NC

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About The Position

Position Summary: The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for the development, implementation, and improvement of systems controls for the value stream. The role will drive a focus on exceeding expectations for the end users of Resistoflex products made by the value stream. Lead/Support quality improvement initiatives as per IATF 16949-2016 to achieve set sigma level for value stream. Guide production team on issue resolution using knowledge relevant to your department specialties.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Problem Solver
• Basic statistical skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong background in ISO 9001 or related quality standards.
• Extensive knowledge of machining, fabrication, and assembly operations.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year technical degree.
• B.S. in engineering or related degree.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a quality systems control position in a manufacturing environment, while driving significant improvements in quality metrics.
• Use of statistical software (i.e., Minitab).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a prioritized approach to developing, implementing, and sustaining process control plans for manufacturing & transactional processes in the value stream.
• Develop, implement, and maintain analyses of both internal and external quality escapes.
• Utilize “5-Why” Root Cause and structured problem-solving tools for diagnosing and resolving external and internal quality escapes and rework.
• Drive implementation of immediate containment actions and process based preventative measures to ensure critical quality issues do not reoccur.
• Responsible for understanding key drivers and implementing appropriate process improvement action, necessary to drive year over year improvements in Cost of Poor Quality.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency working with special process quality control methods, including, but not limited to welding and heat-treating processes.
• This position is responsible for ensuring critical process, variable controls, and appropriate internal auditing requirements.
• Interprets engineering drawings or formulas and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Records test data, and reports data through written report or computer transmissions internally and externally.
• Assists Quality Manager with customer inspections or audits.
• Communicates with customers/ auditors to ensure the execution of corrective action and compliance with customers’ specification.
• Works with customer service to assure customer requirements are understood and met.
• Assists manufacturing in resolving technical problems by interpreting standards and procedures.
• Evaluates both system and product quality through quality audits to ensure an outstanding quality system is maintained plant wide.
• Performs the calibration of all measuring equipment to ensure the equipment meets the necessary accuracy.
• Performs Gae R & R studies on all measuring equipment to ensure equipment meets the needs of the measurement.
• Evaluates, reports, and assigns corrective action as necessary on returned materials from customers.
• Performs duties of any inspection area as required.
• Participate in quality improvements as per IATF 16949 2016 ensure to complete toll gates for DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, Process capability study for in house process
• Ensure requirements of relevant standards like ISO 9001-2015, PED 2014/68/EU, API Spec. Q1, API 6D, etc. are being consistently met and improved.

Benefits

• Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions.
• Crane prioritizes career development for our associates.
• All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs.
• We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED