Quality Technician

Brunswick Boat Group•Lebanon, MO

12d

About The Position

The Quality Technician works in the QA Lab and facilitates quality applications to improve products and processes. The role identifies and documents Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics across the parts value stream and incorporates them into production processes, audits, and inspections. The technician uses FARO arm and Polyworks software for first article inspections, SQS, and production-line issues, and facilitates scan measurements of engineering hulls. The position manages internal parts nonconformances and related data entry, administers facility calibration and torque control software, and uses quality measurement tools. It also supports foam sampling and testing, reviews quality and product data to identify defects and ongoing issues, and works with supervisors, leads, engineering, and quality teams to investigate concerns. The technician performs audits as needed, participates in A3 and 5S+1 improvement activities and kaizen work, and is expected to pursue Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma certification. The role also supports safe work practices, housekeeping, communication with supply and customer departments, and other business needs. The position requires regular physical activity, including working at heights and in awkward positions, handling parts, moving through work areas, and pushing or pulling material carts. The work environment includes daily exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and odors. Brunswick encourages applicants whose experience is close to the listed qualifications and provides equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

Ability to use basic measuring tools such as taper gauges, straight edges, tape measures, and squares.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to appropriately challenge team members and peers to follow standards.
Willingness to help others and eagerness to learn.
Ability to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
Commitment beyond the standard work schedule.

Nice To Haves

NMMA certification, or ability to become certified through six modules within the stated timeframe.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Two to three years of experience in quality, boat building, or equivalent.
Green Belt or Yellow Belt training or certification.
Knowledge of drawings and measurement processes.
ASQ certification such as CQIA or CQT.

Responsibilities

Identify Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics throughout the parts value stream and document and implement them in production processes, audits, and inspections.
Operate FARO arm and Polyworks software for first article inspections (FAI), SQS, and production-line issues; facilitate scan measurements of engineering hulls.
Lead the internal parts nonconformance process and perform associated data entry.
Administer facility calibration and torque control using SCS software.
Use quality measurement tools, including a Phase II hardness tester and hand measurement tools.
Learn and understand functional roles within the EQMS, including NCM, CA, and document control.
Perform weekly foam sampling and sampling for new process changes, and assist other BG facilities with testing.
Review QCIS DPU data and use AV/AP data to identify quality defects and ongoing product or process issues.
Work with area supervisors, leads, and facilitators to identify quality issues requiring further review or engineering support.
Conduct audits as needed for new prototype or engineering parts, new employee validation, new or improved machinery parts, scheduled parts, and supplied parts.
Learn and apply the A3 improvement process; participate in A3 and 5S+1 activities and identify and complete potential A3 projects.
Work with engineering and quality teams to define and implement KPCs.
Support kaizen activities and become Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma certified.
Encourage safe behavior and 5S housekeeping activities.
Maintain daily communication with supply and customer departments.
Train on and use technology needed to perform the job, including FARO equipment.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.