SPC Quality Technician

FM Industries•Livermore, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

FM Industries is a manufacturing solutions provider specializing in build-to-print services, precision-machined components, anodizing, and engineered thermal-spray coatings, supporting customers from prototype through production. The SPC Quality Technician performs quality-control and quality-assurance work, including visual and dimensional inspections under Standard Operating Procedures. The role supports customer first-article preparation and quality-related operations metrics, and uses data-collection and analysis programs to assess and document quality processes, including SPC, GR&R, and POR. The technician collects, synthesizes, and publishes operational metrics such as RMA, DMR, NC, and MBR; may assist Quality or Manufacturing Engineering with quality methods and procedures; and works with engineers and subject-matter experts on process assessments. The position is scheduled for day shift, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Training takes place at the Fremont, California facility for approximately three months. After successful completion of training, the position transitions to the Livermore, California location. Candidates must be comfortable working at both locations.

Requirements

A two- or four-year degree in a technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
Three to five years of experience in a Quality Control or Quality Assurance-related role; manufacturing-industry experience is preferred.
Basic knowledge of GD&T.
Basic ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Knowledge of and experience using precision testing equipment and tools, such as calipers, micrometers, pin gages, and profilometers.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Ability to communicate clearly with people at various organizational levels, suppliers, and customers.
Teamwork orientation.
Comfort working at both the Fremont and Livermore, California locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor, Vantage, Oracle, or SAP.
Quality Control or Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing-related industry.

Responsibilities

Perform visual and dimensional inspections according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Support preparation of customer first articles and quality-related operations metrics.
Use programs to collect and evaluate data, and document results of quality-assurance and control processes, including SPC, GR&R, and POR.
Collect, synthesize, and publish quality operational metrics, including RMA, DMR, NC, and MBR.
Complete regular Quality Operation Metric Reports for management review.
Assist with administration of the corporate SPC program.
Use measuring equipment to collect data and determine component acceptance.
Generate Nonconformance or Discrepant Material Reports to record and control nonconforming material.
May assist Quality or Manufacturing Engineering in developing quality-assurance and control methods and procedures.
Work with engineers and other subject-matter experts to conduct process assessments.
Maintain accuracy and attention to detail to meet company quality standards.

Benefits

Paid time off program.
Nine paid holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
Tuition assistance.
Pet insurance.
Flexible spending plans.
Health spending plans.
Online learning center with thousands of training resources.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a 30% company match; 100% vested after six years.