Quality Technician

Dover Corporation • Skokie, IL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician plays a key role in ensuring that products and processes meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements in accordance with AAR M-1003 quality standards. This role combines technical quality support with hands-on inspection by performing product and process inspections, maintaining records, and assisting with root cause analysis and corrective actions. The Quality Technician also works cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and quality management to drive continuous improvement in processes and compliance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• 4+ years in similar role Quality preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Utilize problem-solving skills to identify, analyze and rectify quality related problems in a timely efficient manner
• Technical skills to operate, calibrate and maintain the equipment used in quality control testing
• Proven experience in quality control principles and techniques with a detail orientation and a result-driven approach
• Knowledge of dimensional measurement using various quality instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges and similar devices
• Ability to read, interpret and use the information presented in drawings, diagrams and blueprints to determine appropriate next steps in the process
• Ability to process basic mathematical calculations
• Experience with data analysis, quality control procedures and compliance regulations
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Good communications skills both verbal and written to deliver findings, discuss issues and provide recommendations to others internally and externally

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or technical certificate related to position or a combination of college level coursework and relevant work experience desired
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365
• CMM Programming
• Working effectively in a team to ensure the overall quality of a product or service, using excellent interpersonal skills
• Lean manufacturing experience beneficial
• Ability to work in a diverse fast pace environment
• Knowledge/experience working with ERP systems. Oracle desirable

Responsibilities

• Accurately document inspection results and maintain quality records in compliance with AAR and company procedures
• Participate in root cause investigations and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), contributing to problem-solving using tools such as 5-Why and Fishbone
• Ensure proper care, calibration, and use of inspection equipment
• Performs other duties to achieve overall business unit metrics
• Supports all aspects of on-site quality needs by Skokie facility personnel
• Assist Quality Manager in establishing, implementing, and maintaining the quality assurance program and all associated quality documentation and records
• Preparation of QA reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; making recommendations
• Monitor process controls and assist in Statistical Process Control (SPC) data collection and analysis
• Support training initiatives for operators and inspectors on quality requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality issues and recommend process improvements
• Use precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, CMM, hardness testers) to perform dimensional and functional checks
• Support the development and execution of quality control plans, inspection check sheets, and test procedures
• Assist in internal audits and support regulatory/customer/supplier audits.
• Perform in-process, final, and receiving inspections to verify conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and AAR M-1003 requirements

Benefits

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• medical, dental and vision insurance
• wellness programs
• health savings account
• health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• company paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
• supplemental employee and dependent life insurance
• optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance
• commuter benefits
• parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence
• paid time off, including 10 paid holidays per calendar year
• paid vacation days beginning at 120 hours annually
• 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• tuition assistance is available
• business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees