Quality Auditor/Safety Technician

Donaldson; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to perform inspections and audits in a manufacturing environment in Greeneville, TN. You will use lab equipment, read engineering drawings, and ensure products meet quality standards.

Responsibilities include documenting inspections, initiating non-conformances, and coordinating with production leadership. A high school diploma is required, with preferred IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 auditor certifications.

Qualifications

• Read prints/engineering drawings/standards and route sheets.
• Use and maintain laboratory/test equipment.
• Maintain inspection documentation and calibration records.
• Communicate issues between production and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Use and maintain laboratory and test equipment to determine material characteristics.
• Perform finished goods audits for conformance including dimensional, cleanliness, appearance, and packaging checks.
• Initiate non-conformance reports and support containment on suspect materials.
• Maintain calibration system and inspection documentation.
• Act as liaison between production and leadership to resolve process issues.

Skills

Read prints

Inspection tools

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IATF 16949 internal auditor certification preferred

ISO 14001 internal auditor certification preferred

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Essential Functions (Quality):

• Use and maintain laboratory and test equipment to determine the physical and chemical characteristics of materials for conformance

• Perform finished goods audits of manufactured products at established frequencies, or as requested, for certification. This includes dimensional, cleanliness, appearance, and packaging checks of randomly selected products

• Initiate non-conformance reports as needed

• Perform containment on suspect materials as requested

• Maintain tool calibration system in conjunction with Quality staff

• Maintain inspection documentation for Quality with up-to-date information

• Identify and disposition non-conforming material in real time to support production

• Act as a liaison between production and leadership to resolve issues that may arise within the process

• Maintain complete and accurate administrative records in support of the department

• Use all designated Personal Protective Equipment as required

Essential Functions (Safety):

• Perform safety audits and reinforce the safety culture on the off shifts

• Respond to and take the lead on any safety critical items

• Establish safety committee for off shift employees in support of EHS framework

• Create safety standardized documents for production and support functions

• Conduct safety training with new employees, current employees, visitors and contractors

• Track safety initiatives scheduled on regulatory compliance calendars

• Support incident investigations

• Support corrective action planning and implementation

• Communicate safety incidents through company software systems

While this list is representative of essential job duties, it is not an all-inclusive list of duties required to perform this role. Other duties may be assigned in order to fulfill Donaldson's mission, vision and strategic plan objectives.

Qualifications : A combination of education and experience, generally acquired through the attainment of a high school diploma, or equivalent.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate ability to:

• Read prints/engineering drawings/standards and route sheets

• Learn the use of common inspection tools through sophisticated lab equipment

• Work effectively with limited supervision

• Make sound decisions

• Communicate effectively with all plant employees

• Maintain accurate records

• Exhibit attention to detail

• Provide and maintain a safety first culture and adhere to safety procedures

• Work effectively in Microsoft Office computer programs

• Work in a team environment toward a common goal with all plant personnel

• Maintain a pattern of regular and predictable attendance

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations :

Quality: IATF 16949 internal auditor certification preferred

Safety: ISO 14001 internal auditor certification preferred

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