Senior Quality Technician

ASSA ABLOY•Williamsport, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring the products produced meet quality standards required to minimize quality costs and maximize customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, with 2+ years in a Quality Technician or similar quality control role.
Strong knowledge of quality control principles, techniques, and tools.
Experience with inspection methods and equipment (e.g., calipers, gauges, micrometers).
Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
Proficiency in using computer systems and software for data entry and analysis.
Ensures implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures.
Must be able to lift, push or pull 40 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems is preferred.
Associate's degree or technical certification in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections and tests across all stages of production including on incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure they meet company quality standards, engineering drawings, and/or inspection instructions and maintain detailed records.
Accepts or rejects material, parts, and assemblies, using engineering drawings and/or inspection instructions.
Perform visual inspections, measurements, and functional tests using various tools and equipment.
Control plan, deviation request, change order request, and QA alert management.
Own the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) to validate to the customer that all areas of the design and production processes have been reviewed to ensure high quality products.
Identify and report any non-conformities or deviations from quality standards to Product Engineering and Quality Manager.
Assist in the investigation of customer complaints or product failures to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
Participate in the development and implementation of quality control procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans.
Facilitate and support efforts to continuously improve product quality, while ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance.
Collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
Conduct internal audits to verify compliance with quality management system requirements.
Assist in the training of employees on quality control procedures and practices.
Directly communicate with mold suppliers on injection mold repair and modification management.
Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to quality control.
Conducts process audits of production processes.
Accurately records and reports inspection results.
Performs first piece inspections and other assigned run inspections.
Maintains quality tool calibrations and creates/maintains an equipment maintenance plan.