Senior Quality Technician

Joyce/Dayton•Portland, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Quality Technician assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining prevention-oriented quality and inspection systems to ensure Joyce/Dayton products and processes meet or exceed internal and external requirements. This is an office-based, hourly position that reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a technical field.
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Lean Manufacturing experience.
Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills to interact effectively with all team members.
Results-oriented and dedicated, with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.
Strong analytical skills to resolve difficult problems by determining root causes, establishing corrective action plans, and implementing long-term solutions.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask.
Strong leadership and planning skills.
Strong computer skills for conducting data analysis and developing required processes.
Skilled experience with basic quality tools, including FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and 8D.
Knowledge of metrology tools and practices commonly used in machine shop environments.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt.
Certifications in CQT and ISO standards.
Experience with and understanding of machining.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain quality systems databases and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation.
Conduct routine quality reviews with each department to monitor quality performance.
Coordinate with the Dayton office on quality systems development, including work standards, guidelines, programs, and special projects.
Establish programs to evaluate production equipment precision and accuracy, and the testing and measurement of analytical equipment and facilities.
Maintain Document Control records.
Lead Quality Management System auditing.
Own and maintain the Quality Planning Checklist.
Assist in assessing gaps in quality performance.
Manage the production part approval process.
Analyze and interpret engineering drawings, data, manuals, and other materials to determine product or service specifications and required inspection and testing procedures.
Initiate corrective and preventive action requests as needed.
Perform internal quality audits and play a key role in third-party audits.