Quality Technician

PennEngineering®•Plumstead Township, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At PennEngineering, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that is meaningful with a company where diversity, equity, and belonging are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every employee that's welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. PennEngineering is seeking a Quality Technician for our Danboro PA team to conduct inspections, performance testing, metallurgical processing, and/or other evaluations in support of commercial, engineering, and manufacturing operations. Clear communication and interaction with engineering, manufacturing, quality, commercial/customer service, and suppliers is necessary. Industries supported include automotive, aerospace, medical, electronic, and industrial.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Inspection and testing experience.
Good communication, organization, accuracy and math skills.
Visual acuity for detailed work and must be able to stand through an 8 hour shift.
Must be able to maneuver and move bins, baskets and other containers on skids multiple times a day.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist and waist to floor multiple times a day.
Must be able to work in an ambient, well-ventilated and/or air-conditioned shop environment.

Nice To Haves

Degree within an engineering science and/or other technology fields is preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include Mechanical, Metallographic activities or a combination of both, to meet corporate product and process development needs.
Usage of laboratory equipment to perform the following: Perform measurement techniques (i.e., dimensional, gaging, solderability, hardness, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Gauge Reuse & Repeatability (GR&R) Measurement System Analysis (MSA), etc.).
Mechanical/performance testing: Prepare test panels (measuring thickness and/or hardness), and brackets as required. Includes punching, drilling, and reaming mounting holes.
Performance testing consists primarily of compression, tensile and torque tests which include but are not limited to push-out, pull-thru, pull-out, torque-thru and torque-out.
Metallographic techniques include sample mounting, sectioning, grinding and polishing, micro-hardness, photographing, material etching, and microscopic examination.
Communicates and works effectively with members from all areas throughout the corporation. Provides technical assistance when necessary or called upon. Acts as the group resource for technical assistance by making recommendations, assisting with equipment set-up or use, and offering advice on testing results or criteria.
Technical understanding of various installation and testing methods including PEM® Fastener Test Specifications (FTS), Military Specifications, and ASTM Specifications and follow evaluation methods, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), drawings and related instructions.
Maintain a very high level of quality through all activities with the ability to multi-task and handle interruptions with minimal impact on productivity.
Participates in team meetings and works well with team members. Prioritizes workload with team members. Actively participates in continuous improvement activities to assist team in meeting goals related to quality, cost, delivery, safety and morale (QCDSM).
Other duties as required.