Precision QA Technician: Metrology & Process Insight

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Llc; Bowling Green, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Llc is seeking a QA Technician to verify product quality after the production process. This role involves visual and dimensional inspections, documenting results, and guiding team members on the floor after training.

The technician will interact with forging, casting, and EP personnel to ensure SOPs are followed. The position requires the ability to record data from inspections, use metrology tools, and communicate findings to management and engineering to drive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in automotive sector preferred.
• Experience with quality inspection documentation and recordkeeping.
• Ability to read scrap codes and use PuTTY to transfer parts.
• Familiarity with forging and EP processes and related SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Data recording and verification of inspection results (First Piece Sheets, Trend Charts, etc.).
• Proficient with metrology tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Read and memorize QAD part numbers and customer alloys.
• Ensure compliance with quality alerts and customer requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate shift reports and logs.
• Provide feedback of inspection results to management and engineering.
• Follow safety rules and PPE requirements.
• On-floor collaboration with forging, casting, and EP personnel.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Attention to detail

Excellent problem solving

Time management

Strong organizational skills

Ability to chart measurement data

Ability to read and comprehend basic  

Ability to follow instructions

Multi-cultural environment

Self-motivated

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Digital indicators

Micrometers

Conductivity meters

Refractometer

Profilometer

QAD Systems

PuTTY

Job description

Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products Llc is seeking a QA Technician to verify product quality after the production process. This role involves visual and dimensional inspections, documenting results, and guiding team members on the floor after training.

The technician will interact with forging, casting, and EP personnel to ensure SOPs are followed. The position requires the ability to record data from inspections, use metrology tools, and communicate findings to management and engineering to drive