Automotive Quality Technician - QC & Process Improvement

Slate Auto; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate, USA-based automaker, seeks a Quality Technician to ensure products meet quality, safety and environmental standards while collaborating with the Production team. You will perform inspections and tests on materials and finished parts, and support calibration and verification of QC equipment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in high-volume manufacturing, strong measurement tool proficiency, and the ability to interpret drawings and engineering specs.

Qualifications

• Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Quality Technician in a high-volume manufacturing environment (automotive BIW preferred).
• 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).
• Works well independently and with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of QC related work instructions, procedures, and calibration/verification requirements of QC equipment.
• Perform inspections and tests on incoming materials, components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
• Utilize measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and CMMs to conduct accurate part verification.
• Assist in validation and verification of new product designs and manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through problem-solving and coaching of teammates.
• Conduct process audits and drive actions to resolve issues.
• Provide technical support to engineering and production teams to ensure QC compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed.
• Learn calibration, CMM programming, and quality system auditing through training.

Skills

Measurement tools

Drawing interpretation

Quality systems

ISO standards

Education

Vocational or community college coursework

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMMs

Hardness testers

Optical comparators

Job description

Slate, USA-based automaker, seeks a Quality Technician to ensure products meet quality, safety and environmental standards while collaborating with the Production team. You will perform inspections and tests on materials and finished parts, and support calibration and verification of QC equipment.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in high-volume manufacturing, strong measurement tool proficiency, and the ability to interpret drawings and engineering specs.