Senior Quality Technician

Joyce/Dayton•Portland, IN

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. The role develops and maintains quality systems and databases, supports inspection and testing standards, monitors quality performance across departments, and coordinates quality systems work with the Dayton office. It also maintains document control records, leads Quality Management System auditing, manages production part approval, and supports corrective and preventive actions. The technician analyzes engineering drawings and related materials to determine product specifications and required inspection and testing procedures, and plays a key role in third-party audits.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Black 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 quality systems development with the Dayton office, including work standards, guidelines, programs, and special projects.
Establish programs to evaluate the precision and accuracy of production equipment and the testing and measurement of analytical equipment and facilities.
Maintain Document Control records.
Lead auditing of the Quality Management System.
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 specifications and required inspection and testing procedures.
Initiate corrective and preventive action requests as required.
Perform internal quality audits and play a key role in third-party audits.