Automotive Production Quality Technician - Hands-On & Data-Driven

Thyssenkrupp; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Coverage

401K matching

Paid time off + 13 holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Life insurance

Internal growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted BILSTEIN products

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is seeking a Production Quality Technician to inspect, test, and verify products on the production floor in Hamilton, Ohio.

You will contain risk, analyze data, and ensure first‑piece and in‑process quality while adhering to APQP, PPAP, and FMEA processes. You will document findings, support problem resolution, and participate in Shopfloor Management to reduce defects and downtime.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with two years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination.
• Two years automotive component manufacturing experience preferred, including exposure to APQP, PPAP or PSO, Control Plans, and FMEA.
• Working knowledge of measurement tools such as hand gages, plug gages, comparators, test stands, and basic CMM operation; GD&T experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret data and apply percentages, ratios, probability, and basic statistical methods to practical situations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Lean Six Sigma knowledge and German language skills are pluses.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform inspections and tests for incoming material, first and last piece checks, in-process verification, and product validation.
• Recognize nonconforming or suspect product, stop production when required, establish containment, and control material identification, storage, and flow.
• Support production in resolving supplier and internal process issues using disciplined problem‑solving methods.
• Analyze process and measurement data, identify risk and trends, and make practical, risk‑based recommendations following downtime, maintenance, or process change.
• Document findings accurately, issue sorting orders, maintain quality records, and communicate status and actions across shifts and functions.
• Participate actively in Shopfloor Management and help reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and repeat failures.
• Apply IATF 16949, customer‑specific requirements, Control Plans, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, and applicable quality standards in daily decisions.

Skills

Data interpretation

Measurement tools

Microsoft Excel

Lean Six Sigma

German language skills

Education

Associate degree, two years of related experience or training

Tools

hand gages

plug gages

comparators

test stands

CMM operation

Job description

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is seeking a Production Quality Technician to inspect, test, and verify products on the production floor in Hamilton, Ohio.

You will contain risk, analyze data, and ensure first‑piece and in‑process quality while adhering to APQP, PPAP, and FMEA processes. You will document findings, support problem resolution, and participate in Shopfloor Management to reduce defects and downtime.