Sr. Quality Technician-1st shift

AriensCo•Brillion, WI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

AriensCo is looking for a Senior Quality Technician to join their team in Brillion, WI. This role provides advanced quality support to manufacturing operations, ensuring products and processes meet quality standards and driving continuous improvement. The technician will be involved in audits, inspections, root cause analysis, corrective actions, standard work development, and coaching other Quality Technicians. They will collaborate with production, engineering, and cross-functional teams to enhance process capability, reduce risk, solve quality challenges, and improve operational performance. This is an opportunity for individuals passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and leadership to make a significant impact.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of precision measurement tools, blueprint reading, GD&T, CAD models, and manufacturing quality principles
Experience with quality systems and problem-solving methodologies, including SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and quality data analysis, with the ability to identify trends and support data-driven decisions
Understanding of traceability, calibration systems, nonconforming material processes, and quality and safety compliance requirements
Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and quality best practices
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience training, mentoring, and supporting cross-functional teams
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Quality Manufacturing Certificate or Associate’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with design, customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements
Perform audits, inspections, testing, and measurement activities using prints, CAD models, specifications, and precision measurement equipment
Provide floor support by troubleshooting quality issues, removing barriers, and supporting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals
Identify, contain, document, and disposition nonconforming material per established procedures
Lead or support root cause investigations, corrective actions, containment activities, and continuous improvement initiatives using quality and Lean tools
Collect, analyze, and communicate quality data, trends, and process metrics to drive improvement and reduce risk
Apply quality tools including SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, process audits, and PPAP to improve process capability
Support supplier quality, incoming inspection, customer concerns, and issue resolution as needed
Maintain inspection records, calibration traceability, standard work, training materials, and quality documentation
Mentor technicians, operators, and cross-functional teams on quality standards, inspection methods, and problem-solving tools
Serve as a technical quality resource and escalation point for production, leadership, suppliers, and customers
Support continuous improvement of quality systems, process controls, and operational best practices