Plant Quality Tech

ewi Recruitment; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term contract opportunities

Iowa-based assignment

Training and development opportunities

Potential for ongoing assignments

Job summary

EWI Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Plant Quality Technician to support a major Iowa manufacturing operation. The role covers incoming, in-process and final inspections to ensure materials, production and finished products meet strict quality standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing quality, strong inspection skills and familiarity with SAP QM. You will work closely with Production and Engineering teams and can expect long-term contract opportunities in a growing

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in quality control within manufacturing.
• Experience in heavy manufacturing, automotive or industrial equipment is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of inspection techniques and quality standards.
• Ability to read mechanical or electrical schematics.
• Experience using measurement/inspection equipment.
• Familiarity with SAP QM or quality ERP systems is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming, in-process and final product inspections.
• Verify products against quality standards and specifications.
• Monitor production processes and identify quality issues.
• Raise, document and follow up on non-conformities.
• Maintain inspection records and test results.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Communicate with suppliers on material quality.
• Support quality audits and use inspection equipment.
• Provide quality guidance to production teams.
• Support wider quality activities as required.

Skills

Quality control

Root-cause analysis

Measurement tools

Schematic reading

SAP QM

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering or technical field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Electronic measuring tools

Job description

EWI is recruiting experienced Plant Quality Technicians to support a major manufacturing operation based in Iowa.

We are looking for quality professionals with experience in manufacturing, production quality, inspection or quality control who are interested in joining a growing US manufacturing operation.

The position will support quality assurance throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring incoming materials, production activities and finished products meet required quality standards and technical specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct incoming, in-process and final product inspections.
• Verify products and components against quality standards, technical specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Monitor production processes and identify material, component and assembly quality issues.
• Raise, document and follow up on non-conformities and quality deviations.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, test results and quality documentation.
• Support root-cause analysis of manufacturing and quality issues.
• Assist with the development and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing and quality processes.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding incoming material and component quality issues.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Operate and interpret measurement and inspection equipment including calipers, micrometers and electronic measuring tools.
• Provide quality guidance and support to production teams when required.
• Support wider quality and manufacturing activities as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 years professional experience in quality control within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience within heavy manufacturing, automotive, energy, engineering or industrial equipment would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of quality inspection techniques and manufacturing quality standards.
• Understanding of mechanical or electrical systems and components.
• Experience identifying, documenting and following up on production non-conformities.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical or electrical schematics.
• Experience using measurement and inspection equipment.
• Familiarity with quality management or ERP systems such as SAP QM would be advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with Production, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing production requirements and priorities.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelors degree in Quality, Engineering or another technical field preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems would be advantageous.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Background screening
• Drug and alcohol testing
• Verification of eligibility to work in the United States
• Occupational health or fitness testing where required

Whats on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Long-term contract opportunities
• Iowa-based assignment
• Growing manufacturing environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Potential for ongoing assignments

If you have experience in quality control, manufacturing inspection, production quality or quality assurance and are looking for your next opportunity in Iowa, wed like to hear from you.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.