What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician position at Alloy Engineering Company?
Description
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for supporting the Quality Control department in maintaining and improving the quality of high-performance alloy equipment. This role involves a combination of technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a strong commitment to quality. The technician will work closely with engineering, production, and inspection teams to ensure products meet customer specifications and industry standards for high-temperature and corrosive environments.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for supporting the Quality Control department in maintaining and improving the quality of high-performance alloy equipment. This role involves a combination of technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a strong commitment to quality. The technician will work closely with engineering, production, and inspection teams to ensure products meet customer specifications and industry standards for high-temperature and corrosive environments.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide support for the Quality Inspectors to assure all customer contract requirements are fulfilled and assist with the administration of the Quality Management System
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement corrective actions for quality issues, considering the impact on performance in extreme conditions.
- Participate in root cause analysis investigations to identify and eliminate quality problems that may affect performance under high temperatures and corrosion.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of quality control plans and procedures specific to high-performance alloy equipment.
- Investigate and process Non-Conforming Material reports for discrepancies on in-house parts, vendor parts, and Customer returns.
- Perform internal audits and follow-up of corrective actions.
- Act as a company representative on customer visits.
- Analyze inspection data and identify trends or quality issues related to high-temperature and corrosion resistance.
- Prepare, review, and maintain detailed inspection reports and records.
- Conduct routine inspections and tests on raw materials, work in progress, and finished products to ensure conformance to quality standards and specifications, especially for high-temperature and corrosive applications.
- Utilize various quality control tools and equipment to perform inspections and collect data, ensuring suitability for harsh industrial environments.
- Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
- Engineering Associates degree, Technical or vocational training in quality control or a related field preferred.
- Experience in Quality documents creation and process management, such as Inspection Test Plan (ITP), Material Test Report review, and Document package.
- Experience managing QC processes such as Non-conforming materials (NCRs), customer returns.
- Experience with quality management systems (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.) or manufacturing codes (AWS, ASME, etc.).
- Proficiency in computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, quality management software).
- Experience with continuous improvement of processes and Root Cause analysis.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the metalworking industry.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in using measuring instruments and quality control equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications for complex industrial equipment.
- Blueprint and welding symbol chart reading
- Ability to read precision measuring instruments
- Help create and implement standards and procedures for inspection and testing.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Ability to measure and test products/materials against listed specifications
- Familiar with welding terminology and testing methods
- Experience with visual and NDT methods to test/examine products
- Will require ability to react quickly to requests and to prioritize tasks.
- Problem solving/analysis, strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Results driven
- Strong materials, welding, and manufacturing background
