Quality Control Technician

Mission Critical Group; Harleysville (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group in Harleysville, PA is seeking a Quality Control Technician to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and document quality control activities. The ideal candidate will assist with inspections, identify nonconformance, and support corrective action investigations.

The role requires a two-year degree in a relevant field and strong communication skills. Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control principles, and ability to read technical drawings are essential. Join us in powering a new electric world!

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in S.T.E.M. or related field or equivalent years of experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of quality assurance standards and inspection methods.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Identify and document nonconforming materials and products.
• Prepare inspection reports and communicate quality issues.

Skills

Quality control principles and inspection methods

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Proficiency in Microsoft applications

Education

Two-year degree in S.T.E.M. or equivalent experience

Tools

Testing equipment (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster - without compromising performance. With a robust U.S. manufacturing network, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non-negotiable. Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future.

The primary role of the Quality Control Technician will be to interpret, comply with and improve MCG’s quality assurance standards. Essential to this responsibility will be the requirement to ensure quality assurance activities are documented, internal reporting processes adhered to, and regular audits implemented. The Quality Technician will identify any training needs and ensure the company-wide participation in the quality management system.

Responsibilities

Product Inspection

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Execute and document inspection and testing activities.
• Verify compliance to specifications, drawings, BOMs, and customer requirements.
• Record inspection results and maintain quality records.

Nonconformance Identification

• Identify and document nonconforming materials and products.
• Assist with containment and disposition activities.
• Support corrective action investigations by providing inspection data.

Testing & Verification

• Perform dimensional, visual, electrical, and functional testing as required.
• Verify calibration status of inspection and test equipment.
• Assist with first article inspections and validation activities.

Reporting

• Prepare inspection reports and quality documentation.
• Communicate quality issues to supervisors and production personnel.
• Track quality defects and trends.

Required Knowledge/Experience

• Two-year degree (or equivalent experience) in S.T.E.M. or related field or equivalent years of experience in the manufacturing/industrial industry setting.
• Knowledge of warehouse inventory management. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of metal shop manufacturing and quality control. (Preferred)Knowledge of quality assurance and continuous improvement standards, terminology, methods, and tools including ISO9001, version control procedures, non-conformance/corrective action processes, auditing, 8D, 5Why, PFMEA, Kaizen, process flow mapping, etc. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of electrical equipment manufacturing, installation, and use. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of quality control principles and inspection methods
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, specifications, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Knowledge of measurement and testing equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, laboratory testing instruments (industry-specific)
• Basic understanding of statistics and data analysis, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Familiarity with safety and regulatory requirements relevant to the industry
• Satisfactory completion of additional background screening.

Required Skill/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making skills
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret basic electro-mechanical diagrams including front elevation, one-line, manufacturing, and schematic drawings
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proficient in all Microsoft applications

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).