Quality Tech
Air Lift Company•Lansing, MI
About The Position
The Quality Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of quality inspection and verification tasks to ensure products meet internal and customer requirements. This role supports quality, APQP, engineering efforts, mentors' junior technicians, and participates in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Requirements
- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED REQUIRED
- 5+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN QUALITY INSPECTION, PREFERABLY IN A MANUFACTURING/PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT
- ASQ CERTIFIED QUALITY TECHNICIAN (CQT) OR SIMILAR CERTIFICATION
- STRONG WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF IOA 9001 OR EQUIVALENT QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- PROFICIENT IN BLUEPRINT READING AND GD&T
- EXPERIENCE WITH PPAP, SPC, FMEA, AND OTHER QUALITY TOOLS
- FAMILIARITY WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF METROLOGY AND GAGE CALIBRATION
- EXCELLENT ATTENTION TO DETAIL AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
- STRONG VERBAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced dimensional, visual, and functional inspections of components, assemblies, and finished goods using appropriate measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gages, CMMs).
- Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and work instructions.
- First article inspections (FAI), in-process, and final inspections; prepare related documentation such as ISIRs, PPAPs, and control plans.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action activities (RCA, 5-Whys, Fishbone, etc.).
- Review and update quality documents such as inspection procedures, work instructions, and checklists.
- Interface with cross-functional teams including production, product management (APQP), engineering, and supply chain to resolve quality issues.
- Assist in audits (internal, supplier, customer, or third-party) and maintain traceability of quality records in accordance with ISO 9001 and/or other relevant processes.
- Monitor and report on key quality metrics; escalate non-conformances and assist in disposition of nonconforming materials.
- Operate and program automated inspection equipment where applicable (e.g., CMM, vision systems).
Benefits
- COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS
- GENEROUS 401(K) WITH UP TO 8% COMPANY MATCH
- A SUPPORTIVE AND INCLUSIVE COMPANY CULTURE THAT PRIORITIZES WORK/LIFE BALANCE
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TO HELP GROW YOUR CAREER
- PAID TIME OF AND PAID HOLIDAYS
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
