Quality Tech I- 2nd Shift

Knorr Bremse Group; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Quality Technician to participate in quality improvement and audits to promote continuous improvement. You will support manufacturing activities and assist with corrective actions, while maintaining quality documentation and adhering to safety standards.

Required to inspect products with gauges and CMM, perform data analysis, and coordinate with team members.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or GED.
• Associates degree in a technical field highly preferred.
• At least two years of Quality Technician experience in a manufacturing assembly operation is required.
• Practical knowledge of problem solving / statistical analysis; train manufacturing associates in GD&T, Shop Math, and SPC.
• Experience using gauges (CMM operation and programming) and gauge calibration.
• Basic blueprint reading skills required.
• Strong organization and math skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products using gauges, coordinate measuring machine, scales, oscilloscope and vision systems prior to shipment.
• Generate spreadsheets for data collection and reconcile final inspection documentation.
• Interact with team members, leads, supervisors and managers as needed.
• Test incoming raw materials and set up test stands calibrated by others.
• Report defective material and equipment to supervisor; adhere to Standardized Work Instructions.
• Understand and follow health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001) and quality policies (IATF 16949).
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Statistical analysis

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

Team player

Math skills

Quality auditing

Attention to detail

Education

Associates degree in technical field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMM operation

Gage calibration

Job description

|ON-SITE/REMOTE:On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Technician participates in quality improvement teams to identify and solve quality problems, conducts audits of company quality, material, process and technical requirements and identifies discrepancies. Assists in follow up for corrective action with areas at fault and supports manufacturing activities through auditing/monitoring of quality processes. Helps analyzes and solves quality problems, performs laboratory inspection/test, measures product/process performance, all in the promotion of continuous improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Inspects products using gauges, coordinate measuring machine, scales, oscilloscope and vision prior to shipment.
• Follows written and/or verbal instructions from Supervisors.
• Generates spreadsheets for data collection.
• Reconciles final inspection documentation for shipments.
• Interacts with team members, leads, supervisors, and managers as needed.
• Tests incoming raw materials.
• Makes and revises set ups on test stands calibrated by others.
• Corrects for errors in own work.
• Performs minor maintenance of quality lab equipment, as required, wipes and keeps machines, and tools.
• Reports recognized defective material and equipment to supervisor.
• Follows all aspects of Standardized Work Instructions.
• Understands and adhere to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalation appropriate action in regards to safety, health, and environmental concerns.
• Understands current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or escalation appropriate action in regards to product quality.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of high school diploma or GED; Associates degree in a technical field highly preferred.

At least two years of Quality Technician experience in a manufacturing assembly operation is required.

Will have the practical knowledge and ability to apply problem solving / statistical analysis; train and / or reinforce manufacturing associate skills in the basic fundamentals of drawings, GD&T, Shop Math, and SPC.

Experience using different types of gages (CMM operation and Programming) and gage calibration is required.

Basic blueprint reading skills are required.

Strong organization skills are required.

Strong math skills are required.

Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Must be able to work in a team orientated environment.

Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

None

up to 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

2/3 and more

Standing

Walking

Talking

Hearing

Using Hands or Fingers to Handle or Feel

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

Reach with Hands and Arms

Taste or Smell

In performing the essential elements of this position the following vision requirements apply.

Yes

No

Close vision

Distance vision

Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

May be exposed to moderate heat, light dust and fumes. Adequate hearing protection is required for 85 decibels and above.

The anticipated wage for candidates who will work in Bowling Green, KY is $24.60 per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 80 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

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