Production Quality Technician - Hands-on, Data-Driven

Thyssenkrupp; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted products

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is seeking a Production Quality Technician to work on the production floor, using data and practical judgment to contain risk and prevent defects. This hands-on role requires identifying issues, communicating across shifts, and closing corrective actions efficiently.

You will apply quality standards, perform inspections, and support continuous improvement with disciplined problem-solving methods. A collaborative, safety-focused mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, two years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of automotive component manufacturing experience preferred, including exposure to APQP, PPAP or PSO, Control Plans, and FMEA.
• Working knowledge of measurement tools such as hand gages, plug gages, comparators, test stands, and basic CMM operation; GD&T experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret data and apply percentages, ratios, probability, and basic statistical methods to practical situations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Lean Six Sigma knowledge and German language skills are pluses.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and meet the physical requirements of the role, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform inspections and tests for incoming material, first and last piece checks, in-process verification, and product validation.
• Recognize nonconforming or suspect product, stop production when required, establish containment, and control material identification, storage, and flow.
• Support production in resolving supplier and internal process issues using disciplined problem-solving methods.
• Analyze process and measurement data, identify risk and trends, and make practical, risk-based recommendations following downtime, maintenance, or process change.
• Document findings accurately, issue sorting orders, maintain quality records, and communicate status and actions across shifts and functions.
• Participate actively in Shopfloor Management and help reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and repeat failures.
• Apply IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, Control Plans, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, and applicable quality standards in daily decisions.

Skills

Quality inspection

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

German language skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

GDT

CMM operation

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is seeking a Production Quality Technician to work on the production floor, using data and practical judgment to contain risk and prevent defects. This hands-on role requires identifying issues, communicating across shifts, and closing corrective actions efficiently.

You will apply quality standards, perform inspections, and support continuous improvement with disciplined problem-solving methods. A collaborative, safety-focused mindset is essential.