Quality Technician / 1st Shift

Danfoss Power Solutions • Forest City, NC

296d

About The Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that rubber hoses meet industry standards, customer requirements, and internal quality specifications. This role involves conducting inspections, product testing, nonconforming product analysis, documentation, and training of the production team, while also supporting engineering teams with sampling, pilot line operations, and process improvements. Additionally, the Quality Technician updates procedures based on analysis and communicates changes to relevant teams to maintain high-quality standards. This is a 1st Shift position.

Requirements

• Associate Degree (two year) in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field or three (3) years of experience in a Quality role in a Manufacturing environment in lieu of a degree.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (Ishikawa(Fishbone), 5 Whys, 8Ds, A3, Root Cause Analysis).
• Computer proficiency in MS Office required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analysis.
• Experience with SAP for quality data management and production tracking.
• Experience in rubber manufacturing or industrial hose production.
• Experience with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or similar quality management systems.
• Bachelor's Degree(four year) in a related field after hiring.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections on raw materials, in-process products, and finished rubber hoses.
• Monitor curing, extrusions, and reinforcement processes to detect deviations.
• Ensure adherence to ISO9001 and other relevant quality standards.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
• Investigate non-conforming products, identify root causes using quality problem solving tools, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain record for inspection, testing, defects, corrective actions, compliance, customer returns, and others.
• Assist in Internal and External audits related to product quality.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen activities to improve quality and production performance.
• Conduct problem solving activities using 5-Why and 8D methodologies.
• Train operators on quality standards and best practices for hose manufacturing.
• Suggest process improvements to enhance durability, consistency, and efficiency.
• Assist the engineering team with product sample preparation and pilot line to modify existing product designs or for new product launches.
• Analyze quality data, defect trends, and process deviations to identify areas for improvement in procedures.
• Update and revise Standard Process and Operating Procedures (SPOPs).
• Communicate procedure changes and quality updates effectively to all teams via emails, one-on-one training, or other internal methods.

Benefits

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• Pension plan
• Personal insurance
• Opportunity to join Employee Resource Groups
• State of the art virtual work environment
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree