What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Technician position at Occidental Management?
The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that products meet quality standards by conducting inspections, tests, and evaluations, identifying defects, and recommending improvements to processes and systems.
Essential Duties
Perform routine inspections and quality tests on company and vendor products.
Complete and document pre-assembly audits.
Perform first article inspections to ensure compliance with engineering design and quality control specifications.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve workflow and production issues.
Conduct non-compliance investigations and create audit reports.
Facilitate improvement and corrective action plans.
Assist with implementation and documentation of quality assurance policies and procedures.
Assist with training material creation, process flow documentation, and operating manuals.
Stay updated on industry trends, advancements in wire harness technology, and relevant regulations.
Observe required safety, quality, and service standards according to company policy.
Examples of job responsibilities are not intended to be all inclusive. Elite Harness, LLC reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as needed to carry out essential duties for this position.
Education And Experience
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment performing related quality assurance functions.
Certificate, AAS, or relevant coursework in Manufacturing , Fabrication, or similar programs.
Microsoft Office/365 Suite proficiency necessary for general internal and external communication, developing internal documents, and documenting work-related processes or procedures.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Basic knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-STD-810, and UL standards.
Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and processes.
Excellent management skills which are necessary to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Solid communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and deductive reasoning skills.
Basic mathematical skills needed to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.
Willingness to work hands-on with prototype builds, first-article products, and testing equipment.
Capable of learning and incorporating new information, recalling processes, and maintaining focus with regular exposure to environmental distractions.
Physical Requirements
Must effectively communicate verbally and in writing, with or without reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistive devices or alternative formats).
Ability to use hands for frequent typing, with accommodations such as ergonomic keyboards, voice-to-text software, or adjustable workstations if needed.
Capability to handle, manipulate, and shift products/materials at close range, with potential accommodation like assistive tools or modified workflows.
Must observe, inspect, and document small product components at close range, view detailed schematics on a monitor, and distinguish colors, with accommodations such as magnifying devices, screen readers, or high-contrast displays if required.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, with accommodation like mechanical aids or team lift permitted as needed.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods (e.g., during product testing, BOM creation, or drafting), with accommodation such as adjustable seating, standing desks, or scheduled breaks.
Occasionally required to bend, stoop, tilt head to inspect manufacturing equipment.
Accommodations should not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace or impose undue hardships on the company.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS
Climate-controlled, manufacturing environment with light industrial noise between 70-85 dB. Regular encounters with pedestrian and forklift traffic. Occasionally required work in a regular office environment while creating training aids, sending e-mails, or facilitating meetings.
Essential Duties
Perform routine inspections and quality tests on company and vendor products.
Complete and document pre-assembly audits.
Perform first article inspections to ensure compliance with engineering design and quality control specifications.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve workflow and production issues.
Conduct non-compliance investigations and create audit reports.
Facilitate improvement and corrective action plans.
Assist with implementation and documentation of quality assurance policies and procedures.
Assist with training material creation, process flow documentation, and operating manuals.
Stay updated on industry trends, advancements in wire harness technology, and relevant regulations.
Observe required safety, quality, and service standards according to company policy.
Examples of job responsibilities are not intended to be all inclusive. Elite Harness, LLC reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as needed to carry out essential duties for this position.
Education And Experience
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment performing related quality assurance functions.
Certificate, AAS, or relevant coursework in Manufacturing , Fabrication, or similar programs.
Microsoft Office/365 Suite proficiency necessary for general internal and external communication, developing internal documents, and documenting work-related processes or procedures.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Basic knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-STD-810, and UL standards.
Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and processes.
Excellent management skills which are necessary to effectively prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Solid communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and deductive reasoning skills.
Basic mathematical skills needed to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.
Willingness to work hands-on with prototype builds, first-article products, and testing equipment.
Capable of learning and incorporating new information, recalling processes, and maintaining focus with regular exposure to environmental distractions.
Physical Requirements
Must effectively communicate verbally and in writing, with or without reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistive devices or alternative formats).
Ability to use hands for frequent typing, with accommodations such as ergonomic keyboards, voice-to-text software, or adjustable workstations if needed.
Capability to handle, manipulate, and shift products/materials at close range, with potential accommodation like assistive tools or modified workflows.
Must observe, inspect, and document small product components at close range, view detailed schematics on a monitor, and distinguish colors, with accommodations such as magnifying devices, screen readers, or high-contrast displays if required.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, with accommodation like mechanical aids or team lift permitted as needed.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods (e.g., during product testing, BOM creation, or drafting), with accommodation such as adjustable seating, standing desks, or scheduled breaks.
Occasionally required to bend, stoop, tilt head to inspect manufacturing equipment.
Accommodations should not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace or impose undue hardships on the company.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS
Climate-controlled, manufacturing environment with light industrial noise between 70-85 dB. Regular encounters with pedestrian and forklift traffic. Occasionally required work in a regular office environment while creating training aids, sending e-mails, or facilitating meetings.
