Quality Engineering Technician
About The Position
The Quality Engineering Technician supports the Quality Department by performing tests and tasks related to Quality Improvement projects. The role identifies opportunities for efficiency and right-first-time improvement through engagement with quality inspectors and production operators, and by collaborating with quality engineers on defect investigations. The technician facilitates daily sorting and rework activities at the site, including directing resources for containment or rework support, developing rework instructions, and creating test plans to evaluate workforce competency for complex tasks. The position provides leadership and motivation to associates to achieve quality and quantity goals through safe and proper use of materials and equipment. The role may assist with audits, CAPA, and Kaizen projects. It supports quality metrics by maintaining defect and rework dashboards, conducts experiments and collects data for process analysis, performs measurements using precision measurement equipment, and assists with validation of equipment, materials, processes, and products. The position is based at BD’s Sumter, South Carolina work location. The stated work shift is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Steel-toe, non-slip shoes are required on the production floor.
- False eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and jewelry are not allowed on the production floor; dermals must be covered while working there.
- Ability to work the stated Monday–Friday shift, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Responsibilities
- Recommend, initiate, or facilitate measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, working conditions, and equipment use to increase efficiency, improve quality, and reduce waste.
- Instruct and facilitate associate training to support safe and efficient job performance in accordance with procedures.
- Assist with audits, CAPA, and Kaizen projects as needed.
- Complete time studies as needed to determine the rate at which products are sorted or reworked.
- Update and maintain dashboards for defect notifications (QNs) and rework status to support quality metrics.
- Conduct experiments and collect data for analysis of process capability, cost, and waste.
- Perform measurements using precision measurement equipment.
- Use and understand component drawings and specifications in product and process capability studies.
- Assist in validating equipment, materials, processes, and products.
- Collect data and prepare written reports as needed.
- Facilitate daily sorting and rework activities, direct resources for containment or rework support, and develop rework instructions and test plans for evaluating workforce competency on complex tasks.
- Engage with quality inspectors and production operators to identify opportunities for efficiency and right-first-time improvement, and collaborate with quality engineers on defect investigations.
- Provide leadership and motivation to associates to achieve quality and quantity goals through safe and proper utilization of materials and equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
