Quality Technician III

Cummins • Morristown, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Supports Engineers in carrying out production-related and inspection jobs; assists in monitor materials quality in processing plants and making the required adjustments; ensures maintenance of documentation and records. Works under minimal supervision. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Identify and resolve quality issues early by comparing physical characteristics of components and products against technical specifications to detect defects and prevent downstream failures. Execute reliable product validation by conducting functional, reliability, and packaging tests—ensuring products meet performance and durability standards before release. Deliver accurate and traceable documentation by recording test results and producing clear, concise technical reports that support decision-making and compliance. Ensure precision in measurement and testing by operating a wide range of metrology and test equipment to generate consistent, high-quality data. Elevate team capability through advanced programming, setup, and training on measurement systems—improving efficiency, repeatability, and technical expertise across the organization. Strengthen customer confidence by translating complex specifications and measurement data into clear insights that support application and product usage decisions. Improve data integrity and confidence by participating in measurement uncertainty studies, ensuring results are statistically sound and aligned with calibration standards. Maintain equipment readiness and compliance by ensuring proper calibration, upkeep, and performance of all measurement and test systems to minimize downtime and ensure audit readiness.

Requirements

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
• Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with varying seasonal temperatures.
• Must have good communication skills, proficient in math and calculations and understand conversions.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer 3+ years working experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Act with urgency and ownership by taking on testing, defect identification, and equipment challenges with high energy—quickly driving resolution and maintaining workflow momentum (Action Oriented)
• Partner effectively across teams and labs to ensure alignment on testing standards, data interpretation, and quality outcomes—strengthening overall execution (Collaborates)
• Deliver clear, audience-specific communication by translating technical test results, specifications, and measurement data into actionable insights for engineers, customers, and leadership (Communicates Effectively)
• Enhance customer trust and satisfaction by providing accurate interpretations of product specifications and measurement results that enable confident application and decision-making (Customer Focus)
• Make sound, timely technical decisions on product acceptance, calibration actions, and testing approaches using data, standards, and risk-based thinking (Decision Quality)
• Navigate and resolve disagreements constructively when addressing defects, test results, or quality concerns—keeping focus on facts, data integrity, and shared outcomes (Manages Conflict)
• Optimize tools, equipment, and lab resources by efficiently allocating measurement systems, maintaining calibration schedules, and maximizing uptime and capability (Resourcefulness & Laboratory Management)
• Demonstrate technical excellence in metrology and quality systems by applying measurement science, uncertainty analysis, and quality tools (APQP, FMEA, SPC) to ensure reliable, compliant, and high-quality results (Measurement Science & Quality Process Management)

What This Job Offers

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