Technician III,Quality Control

Midmark Corporation•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

Tests and inspects products at various stages of production and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain product quality and reliability. The role verifies product conformance to specifications, performs and supports measurement and inspection activities, and helps improve quality processes. It provides technical direction, training, and mentoring to quality technicians and collaborates with product development and management.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and at least five years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with an ERP system.
Basic math skills and the ability to draw and interpret charts and graphs.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Blueprint-reading experience.
Problem-solving skills.
Analytical thinking skills.
Ability to understand and follow directions.

Nice To Haves

ASQ certifications preferred.
CMM knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify dimensions and clearances of parts against specifications using precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, hardness testers, profilometers, and electronic voltmeters.
Align, fit, and assemble component parts using hand tools, power tools, fixtures, and templates.
Record test data and apply statistical quality control procedures, including executing gage R/R (MSA’s).
Set up, program, and operate coordinate measuring machines or equivalent machines; provide staff training and assistance in their use.
Provide direction to quality technicians regarding inspection best practices, technical development, and process improvements.
Work with product development to create inspection plans for new products before launch.
Inspect and release finished products, devices, sub-assemblies, and components after confirming that acceptance criteria are met.
Select products for testing at specified production stages and test qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
Prepare data graphs and charts or enter data into a computer for analysis.
Perform or control calibration of test equipment.
Perform fixture and tooling validation.
Set up the quality module for identified measurements in accordance with inspection plans.
Inspect parts and products returned from the field after distribution.
Communicate significant quality issues or developments and recommend process improvements to management.
Support ERP system transactions for returned goods, incoming inspection, and shipping and receiving.
Assist with disposition of MRB and FAI parts.
Evaluate device history records.
Perform in-process audits to verify process control.
Prepare and present technical and program information to team members and management.
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.