Quality Engineering Technician

Description

The Quality Engineering Technician is responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the Quality Technicians while ensuring product compliance with internal and customer specifications. This role plays a key part in problem-solving, conducting inspections, maintaining quality documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Department.

Responsibilities

· Supervise and lead a team of Quality Technicians, ensuring tasks are executed efficiently and align with company quality standards.

· Implement and enhance quality processes per industry standards, ensuring compliance from BOM to final inspection.

· Conduct first article, in-process, and final inspections to verify product quality.

· Inspect, test, calibrate, and adjust equipment, instruments, and assemblies to uphold operational accuracy.

· Conduct process audits to ensure regulatory compliance, perform root cause analysis on quality issues, and implement corrective actions.

· Manage supplier quality by auditing materials and verifying adherence to specifications.

· Maintain and update quality documentation, including SOPs and inspection records.

· Support non-conformance investigations and recommend process improvements.

· Utilize measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.) for quality verification.

· Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure compliance with quality standards.

· Support supplier quality processes, including incoming material inspections.

· Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance product quality and efficiency.

· Train and mentor Quality Technicians and production staff on quality standards and best practices.

· Ensure proper execution of inspection procedures and compliance with company policies.

· Provide feedback and performance support to team members.

Requirements

· Associate degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience OR 10 years of experience in a manufacturing or quality-related role, with leadership or supervisory experience.

· Previous experience in an engineer-to-order environment. 

· Strong understanding of quality control processes, inspection techniques, and industry standards.

· Proficiency with measurement tools, blueprints, and schematic interpretation.

· Ability to troubleshoot quality issues and implement corrective actions.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and quality-related software.

· Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.

Core Values

· Do Right Always!

· Customer Centric Teamwork

· Get it Done! Well and Timely

· Drama Free Work Environment

· Be Smart, Grow and Learn, Stay Smart