Manufacturing Quality Assurance Technician

Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. (DMI); Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits + 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Assurance Technician to ensure product integrity across automotive, off-road, and industrial powertrain assemblies.

You will lead visual factory checks, support PPAP activities, and collaborate with Production, Calibration, and Engineering on fixturing and gaging issues. You will perform dimensional checks with calipers, micrometers, and CMMs, update documentation, and drive root-cause analysis for nonconforming material.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of related experience; prior manufacturing quality inspector/technician experience preferred.
• Proficiency in GD&T, blueprint reading, GMP principles, PPAP processes, CMM familiarity.
• Working knowledge of Excel and Word; willing to learn Access, Teams, OneNote, and QAD.
• Comfort with basic math and strong written/verbal communication.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create/revise controlled documents (Job Instructions, Control Plans, Quality Alerts, Support Documents) and process ECIs; confirm training compliance.
• Conduct PPAP audits and contribute to PPAP submissions.
• Maintain and present weekly 3-panel root-cause charts and monthly warranty metrics to customers.
• Collaborate with Production, Calibration, and Engineering on fixturing and inspection gage issues.
• Execute weekly LPAs and keep accurate audit reports.
• Assist with containment, sorting, and receiving inspection tasks.
• Respond rapidly to production problems; drive root cause and disposition nonconforming product.
• Coordinate with CMM Inspection Lab and Teardown/Sediment Labs to resolve technical issues.
• Use QAD to locate inventory and manage suspect material.
• Perform dimensional checks with calipers, micrometers, and other metrology tools.
• Support Visual Factory, daily torque checks, and masters verification.
• Uphold IATF 16949/ISO 9001 quality system requirements.

Skills

GD&T

Blueprint reading

GMP principles

PPAP processes

CMM familiarity

Excel

Word

QAD

Access

Verbal/written communication

Tools

Zeiss CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

QAD software

Job description

Manufacturing Quality Assurance TechnicianStep into a day where your attention to detail keeps complex assemblies moving flawlessly. At Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc., you’ll champion product integrity across automotive, off-road, industrial, and racing powertrain products.A day in the lifeMorning: Walk the shop floor for Visual Factory checks; complete daily torque and masters verifications. Join the quality huddle to review 3-panel root-cause charts for weekly quality meetings and align on priorities. Pull status from QAD to identify any suspect stock and confirm locations and quantities.Midday: Partner with Production, Calibration, and Engineering to resolve fixturing and gaging questions. Run weekly LPAs (Layered Process Audits) and log findings. Assist as a first responder to quality issues, driving root-cause analysis and dispositioning nonconforming material.Afternoon: Perform hands-on inspections with calipers, micrometers, and collaborate with the CMM Inspection Lab (Zeiss) as needed. Interface with Teardown and Sediment Labs to close the loop on issues. Support PPAP activities, including audits and documentation. Update or author Job Instructions, Control Plans, Quality Alerts, Support Documents, and process ECIs; verify training record completion. Build customer-facing warranty charts monthly.End of day: Ensure ongoing adherence to the Quality Management System (IATF 16949/ISO 9001) and plan tomorrow’s continuous improvement actions.What you’ll doCreate/revise controlled documents (Job Instructions, Control Plans, Quality Alerts, Support Documents) and process ECIs; confirm training compliance.Conduct PPAP audits and contribute to PPAP submissions.Maintain and present weekly 3-panel root-cause charts and monthly warranty metrics to customers.Collaborate with Production, Calibration, and Engineering on fixturing and inspection gage issues.Execute weekly LPAs and keep accurate audit reports.Assist with containment, sorting, and receiving inspection tasks.Respond rapidly to production problems; drive root cause and disposition nonconforming product.Coordinate with CMM Inspection Lab and Teardown/Sediment Labs to resolve technical issues.Use QAD to locate inventory and manage suspect material.Perform dimensional checks with calipers, micrometers, and other metrology tools.Support Visual Factory, daily torque checks, and masters verification.Uphold IATF 16949/ISO 9001 quality system requirements.What you bring1–2 years of related experience; prior manufacturing quality inspector/technician experience preferred.Proficiency in GD&T, blueprint reading, GMP principles, PPAP processes, CMM familiarity.Working knowledge of Excel and Word; willing to learn Access, Teams, OneNote, and QAD.Comfort with basic math and strong written/verbal communication.Spanish language skills are a plus.Ability to work on the shop floor and lift up to 50 lbs.Familiarity with IATF 16949 or other quality systems is desirable.Tools & technologiesCoordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) — ZeissCalipers, micrometers, and related metrology toolsWhy you’ll love working hereEngaging work environment with opportunities for advancementTuition reimbursement to keep your skills sharpCompetitive pay (we pay weekly!)Comprehensive benefits and 401(k) matchGenerous paid time off—and moreAbout Dynamic ManufacturingFounded in 1955 by John Partipilo, we’re a family-owned leader in powertrain manufacturing for the aftermarket and multiple OE customers. Our nearly one million square feet of operations and 1,000+ employees cover end-to-end capabilities—from engineering and machining to assembly and dynamometer testing—across torque converters, automatic/manual/hybrid transmissions, and transfer case assemblies.Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.NotesThe statements above reflect the general nature and level of the role and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. As needs evolve, duties may be adjusted to support business and organizational priorities.