Senior Quality Technician

Nordson Corporation•Dayton, OH

About The Position

Nordson Measurement & Control, a global leader in Measurement & Control, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we are looking for candidates who share that same commitment. Summary of the role As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected. Job Summary The Senior Quality Technician supports quality assurance activities for the Nordson MCS Division, with a strong focus on New Product Development (NPD) and market quality issue resolution. This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Customer Support to ensure products meet internal and customer quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Associate degree or technical certification in Quality, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5+ years of highly autonomous quality technician experience in a manufacturing or lab environment.
Proven ability to perform independent physical teardowns, reverse-engineering, or failure reproduction testing to support New Product Development and CAPAs.
Experience utilizing oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, soldering equipment, and proprietary test software to extract and synthesize data
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read complex mechanical drawings, GD&T, and inspection methods.
High relational acumen with the ability to communicate effectively across production and engineering to facilitate root cause analysis.
Experience utilizing advanced electronic lab equipment (such as oscilloscopes and DVMs), component-level soldering skills, and test fixtures to extract and synthesize raw data.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with electronics, sensor systems, or precision measurement and control products.
Strong familiarity operating within strict ISO 9001 quality systems and participating in external audits.

Responsibilities

New Product Development (NPD) Support
Support quality activities for new product introductions, including prototype builds, pilot runs, and production launches
Participate in design reviews, PFMEA, DFMEA, control plans, and risk assessments
Develop and execute inspection plans and First Article Inspections (FAI)
Validate inspection methods, gaging, and test equipment for new designs
Partner with Engineering to identify design for quality and manufacturability risks early in development
Market Quality & Corrective Actions
Investigate market-reported quality issues, including customer complaints, returns, and warranty claims
Perform root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC)
Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address in-field quality issues
Coordinate failure analysis and communicate findings to cross-functional teams
Verify effectiveness of corrective actions, update quality documentation, and ensure updated SOPs are actively being followed by operators.
Production & Supplier Quality Support
Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections
Support supplier quality activities and nonconformance resolution
Assist with calibration and maintenance of inspection and test equipment
Support MRB activities and disposition of nonconforming material
Documentation & Continuous Improvement
Maintain accurate quality records, inspection results, and reports
Support internal and external audits
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in quality processes
Mentor and support junior quality technicians