Quality Control Technician

Hörmann North America; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and holiday pay

Job summary

Hörmann North America is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to help establish and maintain the Quality Management System in our manufacturing environment. You will work with production, engineering, and suppliers to implement best practices that prevent defects, reduce variation and waste, and drive continuous improvement to meet customer expectations.

Key responsibilities include developing corrective action plans with cross-functional teams, expediting closure of issues, creating quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Quality Assurance training with 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiar with ERP systems and SAP preferred.
• Lead methodology experience.
• Mechanical design experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with production, engineering, field services, and suppliers to develop corrective actions plans that address and resolve quality issues.
• Ensure corrective action owners expedite the closure of open issues to facilitate on-time shipment of quality products.
• Facilitate development of quality documents to support the quality management system.
• Perform and record quality control evaluations on individual products, assembly processes, and finished products.
• Utilize drawings and various measuring devices for compliance testing of materials received for production.
• Complete and document verification checks on measuring/testing equipment.
• Support and enforce the Quality Management System and Continuous Improvement processes.
• Act on Engineering Change Requests, Customer Complaints, Alerts, and Service issues as needed.
• Research and implement new testing methods for product testing and verification.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Quality Assurance training in manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary:

This position will assist in establishing and maintaining processes and procedures for the development of the Quality Management System. Work in a team environment with engineering, production personnel and suppliers to develop and implement best practices that emphasis defect prevention, reduction in variation and waste, and provide for continuous improvements in meeting all customer expectations.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Work with production, engineering, field services, and suppliers to develop corrective actions plans that address and resolve quality issues
• Ensure corrective action owners expedite the closure of open issues to facilitate on-time shipment of quality products.
• Facilitate development of quality documents to support the quality management system
• Perform and record quality control evaluations on individual products, assembly processes, and finished products
• Utilize drawings and various measuring devices for compliance testing of materials received for production
• Complete and document verification checks on measuring/testing equipment
• Support and enforce the Quality Management System and Continuous Improvement processes
• Act on Engineering Change Requests, Customer Complaints, Alerts, and Service issues as needed
• Research and implement new testing methods for product testing and verification

Minimum Requirements

We are looking for a professional team member. Our term “professional” implies…

• High School Diploma or GED
• Quality Assurance training with 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment working with manufacturing equipment and processes
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
• Able to work with minimal supervision and accomplish goals in a timely manner
• Familiar with ERP systems and concepts, SAP preferred
• Lead methodology experience
• Mechanical design experience a plus

Essential Mental/Physical Functions

• Analytical problem solver
• Effective communicator
• High level of visual awareness
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Be able to safely lift or move at least 50 lbs
• Be able to safely climb stairs or ladder

Equipment Used

Computer, Telephone

Travel

<5%

Who We Are

Hörmann is a premier manufacturer of garage doors. We provide the building industry with high quality, innovative garage doors at competitive prices while maintaining a reputation of quality, reliability, and integrity. We offer a team-centered environment, where each member's unique knowledge, skills, abilities, and efforts define our success as a company. As an international corporation Hörmann LLC prizes diversity in all positions; therefore, candidates with second language ability especially in Spanish or German will be given additional consideration; however, fluency in English is required. Hörmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a diverse employment environment. Hörmann is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

Additional Comments

• Hörmann offers a comprehensive, competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance plans, 401(k) with employer match, as well as vacation and holiday pay.

Hörmann is a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test.