Quality Control Technician

Schneider Electric; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being programs

Paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Schneider Electric's Lincoln NE plant is seeking a Quality Technician to support the Quality System and drive improvements in products and processes. You will interact with Production, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Design / Continuous Engineering to analyze problems and troubleshoot quality issues.

This is a 1st shift role reporting to the Quality & Customer Satisfaction Manager, with responsibilities including documentation control, internal audits, and participation in PFMEA and

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field is required, Bachelor degree preferred.
• Six Sigma concepts and methodologies are preferred.
• Previous experience as a Quality Technician with Schneider Electric is required.
• Certifications such as Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Six Sigma are advantageous.
• Proficient in structured problem-solving methods (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D).
• Experience with quality inspection, auditing and tests.
• Experience implementing corrective action programs.
• Product or industry-specific experience.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases.
• Knowledge of QA tools, concepts and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Document Control and Quality System Management aligned with ISO.
• Support Management System Audits.
• Develop and deliver training documents and methods.
• Toll gate inspection for materials shipped to sister plants.
• Assist with incoming inspection and vendor changes.
• Line audit support and PFMEA participation.
• Support in-house product testing requirements.
• Lead or participate in 8D and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in Board of Change activities.

Skills

Six Sigma concepts

Structured problem solving

Quality Assurance knowledge

Microsoft Office

Databases

Vendor quality awareness

Education

Associate's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree preferred

Quality-related certifications

Tools

QA auditing tools

Job description

The Lincoln NE manufacturing plant has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Technician! As a Quality Technician you will play a key role in supporting Schneider Electric’s Quality System and driving improvements to products and processes. This position will include a high level of interaction with other teams such as Production, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Design / Continuous Engineering. It is expected that problem analysis and troubleshooting of Quality issues will take a significant portion of your time in this position.

This will be a 1st Shift position.

What will you do?

• Document Control – and Quality System Management Integrated ISO
• Management System Audit support
• Development and delivery of training documents and methods
• Toll gate inspection for materials being shipped to sister plants
• Incoming inspection support. This would be for vendor changes, quality issues with current vendors, initial shipments from new vendors.
• Line audit support
• Perform FAIRs and LAIRs as needed to support new vendors or product lines
• Support in-house product testing requirements
• Participate on PFMEA teams
• PPEP support
• Participate / Lead 8D initiatives and continuous improvement activities
• Participate in Board of Change Activities

What qualifications will make you successful?

• You hold an Associates Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, Electrical/Electromechanical, Computer Technology, Precision Machining/Automation, Non-Destructive Testing, or equivalent is required - Bachelor Degree Preferred
• You have working knowledge of 6 Sigma concepts and methodologies is preferred
• Previous experience working as a Quality Technician within Schneider Electric is required
• Certifications an advantage including Quality Auditor, Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, Six Sigma
• You are proficient in structured problem‑solving methods (5‑Why, Fishbone, 8D)
• You have experience with quality inspection, auditing and test experience
• You have experience with implementation of corrective action programs
• You have product or industry‑specific experience
• You have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Databases
• You have knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of Quality Assurance

What's in it for me?

• Well‑being programs provide the ability to earn rewards through free annual health evaluations, flu shots, health coaching, tobacco cessation and more
• Paid holidays, PTO without accrual, ability to purchase additional PTO
• Flexible work arrangements for better work/life balance

Who will you report to?

Quality & Customer Satisfaction Manager for Global Supply Chain Lincoln NE Facility