Quality Control Technician 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift

TriMas Corporation•New Albany, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician oversees, applies and maintains the Quality Assurance systems and procedures to ensure that customer receive products that meets or exceed their quality requirements. The Quality Technician ensures that all incoming and outgoing products maintain the quality standards of Rieke. Represents a key role in overseeing the processes of production.

Requirements

Experience providing Quality Systems training to employees.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, QA application and general math.
Familiarity with gauge/inspection process.
Strong communication skills; verbal and written.
Strong problem solving and analytical skills.(Green Belt, CAPA)
Ability to communicate with all levels of the plant to include mentoring, training, and root cause analysis.
3 years experience in Quality management systems with working knowledge of statistical process controls, preferably in the plastics industry.
Knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
Experience in manufacturing or Industrial environments with high volume, fast moving consumer goods.
Excels in process, product and system audits.

Nice To Haves

Technical writing experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and taking initiative.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of quality control tests on products at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with quality and reliability standards.
Responsible for constructing, maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment. (Vacuum chamber, torque meters, force measurements and measurement equipment.
Responsible for all new and existing product testing.
Performs full Design Verification Plan and Report testing (DVP&R)
Keeps up to date with technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability.
Provides customer support, including line trials, site testing and quality notifications.
Ensures all laboratory equipment is kept calibrated and fit for purpose.
Trains all new machine operators based on the Operator Training Checklist.
Records statistical data.
Analyzes data and writes summaries to validate or show deviations from existing standards (knowledge of statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, Excel Pivot Tables preferred).
Identifies gaps to the quality management system and recommends modifications to existing, or suggests new standards, methods or procedures.
Enables effective communications between management and operators.
Performs LPA and ISO audits.