Quality Assurance Technician

Sonnax Transmission Company; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonnax Transmission Company, part of Marmon Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway, seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to ensure product quality and process control across the lifecycle, from design to post-delivery support.

The role applies rootcause analysis, statistical methods, and continuous improvement to improve efficiency and reliability, working with cross-functional teams and suppliers as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree in engineering or an equivalent technical field.
• Thorough knowledge of products, production processes, statistical control, design, and testing procedures.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma methodologies; ASQ certification preferred.
• Knowledge of metrology and GD&T preferred.
• ISO9001, TS16949 knowledge preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engages in root cause analysis and corrective actions to support quality objectives.
• Investigates product nonconformances identified through the Customer Feedback system, WIP notifications, and corrective action systems.
• Provides technical review and analysis of product nonconformances and performance metrics as part of cross-functional teams.
• Tests and inspects product at various stages of manufacturing to support quality at the source.
• Compiles and examines statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability.
• Reviews practices, procedures, and processes to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and safety.
• Identifies systemic performance issues and implements corrective solutions with proper closure in the corrective action system.
• Supports on-site assessment of Sonnax suppliers and collaborates on supplier quality and continuous improvement plans.
• Writes technical reports and documents/maintains quality standards.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Corrective Actions

Quality Investigations

Statistical Control

Continuous Improvement

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Associate degree in engineering or equivalent

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Sonnax Transmission Company As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The Quality Assurance Technician delivers results and leads by example as a key member of the Quality team. He/she represents Quality and the customers’ best interests to ensure Product Quality and process control throughout the product life cycle from design through post-delivery support. The “hands‑on” QA Technician supports Quality compliance and performance across the value stream. He/she supports efforts to improve products and processes through applied Quality Sciences to increase efficiency, accuracy, and delivery of Quality excellence. Works independently and on cross‑functional teams to ensure that Sonnax products and services meet Quality and Safety objectives using his/her knowledge of products and production processes, statistical control procedures, design, and testing procedures.

Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:

• Engages and applies practical problem‑solving methods, Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions in Quality investigations, projects and Continuous Improvement to support departmental and business objectives.
• Investigates product nonconformances identified through the Customer Feedback system, Work in Progress (WIP) notifications and Corrective Action systems – internal and supplier.
• Provides technical review and analysis of product nonconformances, performance metrics and anomaly conditions as a member of Quality and cross‑functional teams.
• Tests and inspects product at various stages of the manufacturing process to support Quality at the source.
• Compiles and examines statistical data to determine and maintain Quality and reliability.
• Reviews practices, procedures and processes through independent assessment to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and wyeffectiveness and reduce risk to Product Quality and Safety.
• Identifies systemic performance issues, proposes and implements solutions to ensure root cause analysis and ensures corrective solutions are implemented with closure in Corrective Action system.
• Supports on‑site assessment and evaluation of Sonnax suppliers and collaborates to develop Supplier Quality, delivery performance and Continuous Improvement plans.
• Writes technical reports/memos and documents/maintains Quality standards.

Education and/or Experience:

• Requires a minimum of an Associate degree in engineering or an equivalent technical field.
• Requires a thorough knowledge of products and production processes along with statistical control, design, and testing procedures.
• Requires familiarity with engineering, process methods, inspection and/or Quality science – experience in precision metal fabrication preferred.
• Requires familiarity with Lean, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma Methodologies and use of Quality and statistical process control tools – ASQ certification is preferred.
• Understanding of Metrology and knowledge of GD&T is preferred.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems ISO9001, TS16949 preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills along with strong attention to detail are preferred.
• Ability to work well independently and on cross‑functional teams is preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook applications, including Mini‑tab is preferred.

Physical Demands:

Ability to wear required PPE for area, including safety glasses and steel toed shoes. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.