Precision QA Technician II - CMM & Process Improvement

novanta; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Novanta is seeking a QA Technician in Rocklin, CA to manage incoming/outgoing inspection and support new product development, collaborating with R&D, Operations, Sales and Customer Service to ensure quality and timely issue resolution.

Responsibilities include completing FAIRs, analyzing data to predict trends, and using inspection tools such as micrometers, height gauges, calipers, and CMM (Zeiss Calypso). ERP (Oracle) experience and Smartsheet are preferred.

Qualifications

• AS degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar work experience
• 3-year relevant experience in a manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of Smartsheet, Excel and Power Point
• Must demonstrate the ability to show initiative and commitment to the company’s goals as well as readily adapt to changing requirements.
• Able to work from specifications, technical manuals, schematics, and verbal/written instructions.
• Experience with ERP systems, Oracle, and customer portal access, exp. a plus
• Experience with CMM (Zeiss CMM Calypso) is required

Responsibilities

• Ability to manage their own time and job priorities with minimal hour-to-hour supervision (self-starter)
• Detail-oriented and thorough
• Completion of FAIR in support of quality engineers
• Ability to work at a high pace, changing environment.
• Ability to elevate and influence cross-functionally.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic understanding of computer applications including spreadsheets, manufacturing test applications, and quality analysis software
• Understand Calibration and ESD
• Use standard inspection tools, i.e., micrometers, height gage, calipers. CMM is a plus.
• Collect and analyze data to predict trends that will affect the improvement of product quality.
• Ensures effective, timely communication and complete problem resolution.
• Contributes to root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify effective corrective actions and process improvements within manufacturing, materials, engineering, and planning.
• Train manufacturing and inspection personnel.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent written and oral comms

Self-starter

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

AS degree in mechanical/industrial/electrical/manufacturing engineering, or similar

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

PowerPoint

Zeiss Calypso CMM

ERP (Oracle)

Job description

Novanta is seeking a QA Technician in Rocklin, CA to manage incoming/outgoing inspection and support new product development, collaborating with R&D, Operations, Sales and Customer Service to ensure quality and timely issue resolution.

Responsibilities include completing FAIRs, analyzing data to predict trends, and using inspection tools such as micrometers, height gauges, calipers, and CMM (Zeiss Calypso). ERP (Oracle) experience and Smartsheet are preferred.