Quality Technician - 3rd Shift

Boler, Hendrickson, Anchor Harvey•Chattanooga, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician performs inspections and tests, investigates and resolves quality problems, supports manufacturing in producing products that meet specifications, and supports the quality management system. The role works with manufacturing, engineering, customers, and suppliers to interpret and apply quality requirements, improve product quality, and maintain quality-system compliance. The technician supports ISO 9001 activities, including document and data control, audits, and compliance. Under the direction of the quality manager or quality engineer, the role also supports PPAP submissions and reviews, APQP launch initiatives, print reviews, project management, and measurement systems analysis. Limited planned or emergency travel may be required, and some overtime may be worked.

Requirements

Experience with an ISO/IATF 16949 Quality Management System.
Ability to prepare dimensional and statistical reports and present data to others.
Experience with inspection gauges, fixtures, and methods.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read blueprints and working knowledge of geometric tolerances.
Basic computer skills and file organization.
PPAP and customer experience in the automotive, truck, or a similar sector.
Experience supporting ISO 9001 Quality Systems.
Experience developing PPAPs, control plans, FMEAs, and flow charts.
Experience implementing sampling plans and using basic statistics and SPC in a production environment.
Skills in blueprint reading, GD&T, and inspection techniques.
Experience with processes such as machining, welding, forming, and assembly, and with related products.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers.
Ability to work with others in a team environment.
Willingness to work some overtime.
Frequent movement within designated plant and office areas; standing, balancing, walking, and reaching.
Ability to work in office areas and a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment with dust or debris, oil, and noise.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree and at least 7 years of related experience in a quality manufacturing setting are preferred.
Lead inspector or technician experience in quality is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret quality requirements from prints and published specifications, and work with engineering to establish standards where product specifications are absent or unclear.
Use quality tools, including capability studies, Gage R&R, basic statistics, control charts, and sampling, to improve quality and adjust inspection frequencies.
Lead or perform daily product verification and assign inspection and testing responsibilities.
Lead or assist root-cause analysis, close action items, and follow up on corrective actions.
Support the Quality Manager with ISO 9001 document and data control.
Address quality issues with customers and suppliers.
Develop PPAP sample submissions and required customer documentation under the direction of the quality manager or quality engineer.
Review and verify supplier PPAP sample submissions and associated documentation.
Review and verify supplier corrective-action responses.
Perform ISO 9001 QMS audits and support ISO 9001 compliance.
Lead or direct containment activities for suspect product.
Participate in error-proofing and continuous-improvement activities to improve plant PPM measures.
Participate in APQP meetings and support launch initiatives through print reviews and project management under the direction of the quality manager or quality engineer.
Perform measurement systems analysis on tooling and measurement systems under the direction of the quality manager or quality engineer.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel as required, including planned and emergency travel.