Quality Technician

Trane Italia • Fort Smith, AR

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world. Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home. We boldly go. Where is the work: On-Site (5 days) At Trane Technologies® we Challenge Possible. Our brands – including Trane® and Thermo King® - create access to cooling and comfort in buildings and homes, transport and protect food and perishables, connect customers to elevated performance with less environmental impact, dramatically reduce energy demands and carbon emissions, and innovate with a better world in mind. We boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. The Quality Technician leads internal continuous quality improvement efforts. Reactively conducts investigations of shop floor quality issues. Proactively & systematically performs focused quality incident investigations on top issues.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Minimum of one (1) year core employment service required.
• Must have working knowledge in the use of MS Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and Outlook).
• Must have demonstrated creativity and solid problem solving skills.
• Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
• Must be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to effectively build relationships with employees at all levels.
• Must have excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Must be flexible and able to work all hours including weekends and off shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in technical field preferred.
• At least one (1) year of quality systems/project experience preferred.
• MiniTab knowledge considered a plus.
• Lean fundamentals or green belt training considered a plus.
• Active involvement in continuous improvement initiatives (like Quality, Training, or Safety coordinator) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to quality excursions, determine disposition of suspect materials, organize containment activities, conduct follow-up as required.
• Assemble teams of experts, determine root cause of top failure modes, determine and implement corrective actions, and conduct follow-up to ensure compliance.
• Maintain quality system documentation for processes and procedures.
• Work with supplier on Vendor Rejected Material Recovery
• Perform laboratory analyses – conduct dimensional studies, material studies, gage studies, etc.
• Lead quality system gap-closing projects, conduct quality management system audits.
• Collect and statistically analyze data in support of quality initiatives and other projects.
• Conduct process audits based on critical to quality specifications.
• Other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits and programs that help our employees thrive in both their professional and personal lives
• inclusive and respectful winning culture
• benefits to support you and your family
• limitless opportunities to grow
• flexibility to help you balance life’s demands

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED