Quality Technician

IMMI•Antioch, IL

12d

About The Position

Essential functions The essential functions of this position while meeting or exceeding annual goals and objectives are as follows: Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of IMMI products, with strong focus on product integrity, reliability, regulatory compliance, and adherence to specifications. Perform daily start-up and in-process audits on foam injection (first-shot weight checks, ratio verification, part measurement, and production release) and welding stations (weld spot location/size verification per AWS, ASME, and ISO 9606-1 standards). Collect and analyze production and incoming material data using quality tools (Minitab, Excel) to enable statistical process control, supplier/material release decisions, dimensional verification, KPI reporting, and control chart maintenance (e.g., np-chart, X-bar & R charts). Monitor internal rejects and scrap levels; identify and stop out-of-control processes when repetitive defects or excessive scrap occur. Support containment activities (internal/external), issue quality alerts, certify/identify quarantined material shipments, and collaborate on multidisciplinary root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation teams. Assist with calibration/verification of measuring equipment (including block gage checks) and participate in Gage R&R (GR&R) studies. Manage the quarantine area: execute ERP transactions, generate reports on days-on-hand and total cost, and actively participate in material review board (MRB) meetings. Conduct shop floor process audits, including 5S compliance, work instruction adherence, process parameter checks, and dock audits. Review and update core quality documentation as needed (PPAP, FMEA, SPC, control plans). Perform lab destructive testing on production samples to validate conformity (e.g., checks for lack of fusion, incomplete/excess penetration, internal cracking) per internal procedures. Other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager, on an as needed basis. Qualifications Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school with +2 years experience; or three to five years’ experience in a related quality position. Background must include experience in a quality position with manufacturing processes in a production environment with proven experience developing quality audits, quality control and quality inspections that were tied to measurable goals. Good understanding of BOM levels and structures; able to read mechanical parts drawings. Strong knowledge of product features, technical drawings, GD&T, applications, and functions. Familiarity with industry standards, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and quality core tools such as FMEA, PPAP, SPC, and MSA. Proficient in the use of precision measurement instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM). Solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret and analyze quality data and documentation. Effective verbal and written communication skills with strong organizational capabilities. Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and experience with quality-related tools/software such as PDM, Outlook, Smartsheet, and SPC tools. Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, vendor contract standards, and regulatory requirements. Must comply with all legal, safety, and corporate quality policies and procedures. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school with +2 years experience; or three to five years’ experience in a related quality position.
Background must include experience in a quality position with manufacturing processes in a production environment with proven experience developing quality audits, quality control and quality inspections that were tied to measurable goals.
Good understanding of BOM levels and structures; able to read mechanical parts drawings. Strong knowledge of product features, technical drawings, GD&T, applications, and functions.
Familiarity with industry standards, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and quality core tools such as FMEA, PPAP, SPC, and MSA.
Proficient in the use of precision measurement instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM).
Solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret and analyze quality data and documentation.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with strong organizational capabilities.
Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and experience with quality-related tools/software such as PDM, Outlook, Smartsheet, and SPC tools.
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, vendor contract standards, and regulatory requirements.
Must comply with all legal, safety, and corporate quality policies and procedures.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of IMMI products, with strong focus on product integrity, reliability, regulatory compliance, and adherence to specifications.
Perform daily start-up and in-process audits on foam injection (first-shot weight checks, ratio verification, part measurement, and production release) and welding stations (weld spot location/size verification per AWS, ASME, and ISO 9606-1 standards).
Collect and analyze production and incoming material data using quality tools (Minitab, Excel) to enable statistical process control, supplier/material release decisions, dimensional verification, KPI reporting, and control chart maintenance (e.g., np-chart, X-bar & R charts).
Monitor internal rejects and scrap levels; identify and stop out-of-control processes when repetitive defects or excessive scrap occur.
Support containment activities (internal/external), issue quality alerts, certify/identify quarantined material shipments, and collaborate on multidisciplinary root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation teams.
Assist with calibration/verification of measuring equipment (including block gage checks) and participate in Gage R&R (GR&R) studies.
Manage the quarantine area: execute ERP transactions, generate reports on days-on-hand and total cost, and actively participate in material review board (MRB) meetings.
Conduct shop floor process audits, including 5S compliance, work instruction adherence, process parameter checks, and dock audits.
Review and update core quality documentation as needed (PPAP, FMEA, SPC, control plans).
Perform lab destructive testing on production samples to validate conformity (e.g., checks for lack of fusion, incomplete/excess penetration, internal cracking) per internal procedures.
Other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager, on an as needed basis.