Quality Tech I (Diagnostics Technician) - 2nd Shift

Knorr-Bremse • Bowling Green, KY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Bendix, Bowling Green is seeking a Diagnostics Tech who must have the ability to lead the work activities of production quality support, at the direction of the Quality engineer, Sr. Quality Technician or Quality Manager. This position will support the quality and operations department and will provide on-time completion for tasks including supporting the following activities: Capability studies, parts inspection and analysis, weld inspection, floor audits, and participation in manufacturing value stream activities along with other departments.

Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or GED is required
• Must have had at least 3 years of experience supporting quality functions
• at least five years of total experience working in a manufacturing assembly operation.
• Root Cause Analysis skills required
• Critical thinking skills are required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), be able to create spreadsheets and presentations for meetings as required.
• Experience using different types of gages required
• Strong organization skills are required.
• Must be able to effectively lead employees promoting a team-orientated environment.
• Demonstrated team building skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• an associate degree in a technical field is highly preferred.
• Problem solving tools skills are preferred
• Basic GD&T knowledge preferred
• Basic Shop Math skills are required
• Knowledge of SPC / Gage R&R is preferred
• Gage calibration experience preferred.
• Advanced Blueprint reading skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a quality support for line quality issues, and resolutions supporting the Production Leadership and Quality Engineers with trouble shooting or other quality related topics and clarifying all questions.
• Trains peers in all necessary functions as needed, such as how to measure with different gages, use of weld expert, etc.
• Performs thorough part analysis for rejects coming from production lines.
• Assists in the promotion of continuous improvement process / product and follows up on the Quick kaizen that should be delivered by each diagnostics tech as required.
• Participates in the quality improvement teams, as required by the production or quality teams to help identify and solve quality problems.
• Conducts or supports audits of company quality, material, processes, and technical requirements and identify discrepancies.
• Follows up until they are closed with the responsible parties.
• Assists in follow up for corrective action with departments for long term solutions.
• Coordinates the collection of inspection / test data by manual or computer means.
• Measures product using different types of equipment and gages (CMM operation & programming as required), Supports gage calibration as required per the calibration plan.
• Provides professional verbal and written communications about quality issues to appropriate points of contact with the proper evidence attached.
• Assists in Gage reproducibility and repeatability studies (Gage R&R) and process capability studies.
• Actively participates in the resolution of manufacturing issues as required by the Quality Engineer or VS team.
• Control the materials that come / leave the diagnostics area with the support of the Quality Engineer on a daily basis.
• Material review: assists in dispositioning of rejected and diagnosed / returned product as required per the Non-Conforming tag procedure.
• Understands and adhere to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001).
• Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action in regard to safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Understands current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949).
• Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalate appropriate action regarding product quality.
• Perform other duties as required by the supervisor or quality manager.

Benefits

• group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance.
• company’s 401k plan.
• 80 hours of vacation leave
• 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year.
• 12 paid holidays
• 1 floating holiday
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave
• purchase company stock
• annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics.

What This Job Offers

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