Quality Technician

Albany International Corp.•Rochester, NH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineering Intern aids in new product development by implementing test methods, training operators, and validating processes, while also supporting manufacturing through inspection training and certification. They ensure final product quality by documenting discrepancies, verifying requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives while coordinating with team members and managing quality records.

Requirements

Knowledge of all inspection methods, techniques, and related equipment.
Highly organized with good attention to detail, self-motivated and able to work independently.
Good math skills, mechanical aptitude, and ability to interpret drawings.
Proficiency with MS Office suite, MS Excel required.
20/20 vision either corrected or without correction.
Familiar with SPC, Lean Manufacturing practices and Six Sigma techniques.
Able to understand customer and industry specifications and work instructions and correctly apply to product and process characteristics.
Resourceful and proven hands-on problem solving abilities while working in a high demand environment.
High School or GED Equivalent Required
3 years equivalent experience in regulated field
Experience with MS-Word, Excel, Access and Power Point for word processing and documentation support
Must be able to complete multiple prioritized tasks with minimal direct supervision while maintaining focus on preventative activities.

Nice To Haves

SAP/MRP system experience considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Implement, and then train operators on standard test methods; assist with the deployment of customer methods, e.g., air gage, customer supplied, etc.
Measure and document test parts for process and test method validation
Train production operators on product release requirements
Deploy functional gaging, training operators on use; blueprint / drawing and sampling requirements
Train associates on first piece inspection and assist in obtaining certification
Use, and train operators on, several gauging methods in the facility
Conduct training on GD&T, blueprint reading and dimensioning methods
Aid associates in Operations, and other personnel, in becoming certified
Document any discrepancies in accordance with standard procedures for control of non-conforming material, and assure that parts are quarantined to prevent shipment
Review and approve documentation, e.g., certifications, first article data, process capabilities
Verify that customer purchase order requirements (provided in traveler packet) have been met
Review production documentation prior to production release
Implement methods and systems to provide quality indicators for the organization
Investigating and prevent customer complaints
Work with customers and suppliers to determine root causes and then help implement corrective and preventive actions for non-conformances
Implement and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives leading to continuous improvements in Quality, cost, and delivery.
Coordinate with other functions to support projects and ensure that priorities are met and issues identified
Coach, mentor and lead less senior quality team members
Provides day-to-day work assignments / direction for the other QA team members, under the guidance, if required, of a Quality Engineer or QA Manager
Observe, support, & contribute to Company safety programs, policies & initiatives.
Responsible for SAP, APN and other data entry transactions supporting Quality records and reports.