What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician position at Allegion?
Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security
At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000 employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Perform inspections and tests on incoming materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
- Utilize various measurement tools and equipment, such as hard gages, calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, hardness testers, and CMM’s to conduct efficient and accurate part measurement.
- Assist in the validation and verification of new product designs and manufacturing processes.
- Whether assigned or self-chosen, utilize existing problem-solving skills perpetually in contribution towards continuous improvement efforts in our manufacturing and assembly areas.
- Perform detailed process audits and drive targeted improvement actions through coaching of others or direct ownership of the resolution.
- Provide technical support to engineering and production teams to ensure compliance to quality standards.
- Maintain accurate and timely data and other records for work performed.
- Where skill gaps exist, learn through training or OJT, processes such as calibration, CMM programming, and quality system auditing.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Prior experience in a similar quality, manufacturing, or engineering technician role.
- 3-5 years of practical application of GD&T standards in an automotive, commercial, or aerospace manufacturing facility performing surface plate based or similar dimensional inspection.
- Proficiency using a wide range of measurement tools.
- Ability to interpret part drawings, material, and engineering specifications.
- A strong knowledge of quality control principles, methodologies, and industry best practices.
- Familiarity with quality management systems and standards (e.g., ISO9001, AS9100, ISO13485, ISO16949, ISO31000)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; Six-Sigma, Lean, TPS exposure preferred.
- Attention to detail and deep commitment to continual improvement.
- Effective verbal, written and digital communicator.
- Highly collaborative, with firm team-building approach.
- Experience with process capability tools and/or statistical analysis (preferred).
- Ability to write part inspection programs using PC-DMIS/Hexagon software (highly desired).
WHY WORK FOR US?
You’re looking for a position that can grow into a higher classification or supervisory role, or one that will allow you to master multiple roles within the quality team.
You’re seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact.
You’re looking for a company that will invest in your development. As we continue to grow, we want our employees to grow with us, including opportunities to transfer to any number of North American sites.
You want a culture that promotes work-life balance, and a leadership team that values the individual and their retention.
WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US:
Health, dental and vision insurance coverage.
A commitment to your future security through a 401k plan offering a 6% company match and no vesting period.
Tuition Reimbursement.
The ability to work a flex schedule within either a 4 day or 5 day work week.
Paid vacation and personal time off.
Employee discounts through Perks at Work.
The opportunity to serve others through multiple community support activities.
Active support for personal and professional growth and development.
Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet each qualification and prerequisite skill of the posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this but feel you may fall a bit short, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may offer another unique blend of experience and skills we hadn’t considered.
REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma, equivalent GED.
Trade school, related technical certification (preferred).
Demonstrated work experience in similar role using multiple tools listed above.
Competent in mathematics.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office suite; particularly Excel
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 35 lbs on a periodic basis
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, wearing PPE such as gloves, and eye, ear and foot protection.
We Celebrate Who We Are!
Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, we will make sure that you have every opportunity to impress us in your application and the opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. We are also committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If for any reason you cannot apply through our career site and require an accommodation or assistance, please
contact our Talent Acquisition Team
.
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equal opportunity and affirmative action employer
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