Quality Technician

SIFCO Industries•Cleveland, OH

7d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for daily activities involving non-conforming material investigation and control, calibration, and corrective and preventive action. The role facilitates Material Review Board (MRB) activity, including investigation and measurement of suspected non-conforming material using calibrated devices. Under the guidance of the Quality Engineer II / Senior Quality Engineer and the Quality Director, the technician supports new product introduction by ensuring First Article requirements are met and supports compliance with calibration activities.

Requirements

Associate degree in an engineering or technology discipline, or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with ISO 9000 and AS9100 quality standards.
Knowledge of statistical techniques, SPC, FAI, and PPAP.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Visual Factory, or Continuous Improvement tools.
Solid analytical skills, including defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace industry experience.
Nadcap Special Processes experience.
CMM or laser scanning experience.
GD&T certification.
ASQ CQI or CQE certification.

Responsibilities

Inspect suspected non-conforming material and provide reports and evaluations for disposition.
Support and lead investigations, and document results.
Prepare concession and deviation reports for customers.
Work with engineering and manufacturing personnel to develop and implement control processes and programs, ensuring critical-to-quality characteristics are defined and incorporated into manufacturing processes.
Monitor the effectiveness of the hot inspection program and ensure sampling and tools are appropriate for key characteristics.
Conduct dimensional evaluations and prepare First Article Inspection documentation.
Ensure the calibration program is implemented and facilitated in alignment with industry expectations, with required records available.
Complete calibration activities and coordinate third-party calibration vendors.
Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R).
Perform other quality-related duties as assigned.