Quality Tech I (Diagnostics Technician) - 2nd Shift

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401k plan

Vacation leave (80 hours)

Paid holidays

Floating holiday

Paid parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Annual performance bonuses

Job summary

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Bowling Green, KY seeks a Diagnostics Tech (2nd Shift) to lead quality-support activities in a manufacturing setting. You will conduct capability studies, inspect parts, perform weld checks, and participate in value-stream improvements under the direction of Quality leadership.

The role requires strong problem solving, root cause analysis, GD&T understanding, and gage-based measurement. CMM experience is a plus; 2nd shift Mon–Fri 2:30 PM–10:30 PM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years supporting quality functions and 5 years in manufacturing assembly.
• Problem solving tools skills preferred.
• Root Cause Analysis skills required.
• Critical thinking skills required.
• Basic GD&T knowledge preferred.
• Basic shop math skills required.
• Knowledge of SPC / Gage R&R preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience using different types of gages required.
• Gage calibration experience preferred.
• Advanced blueprint reading skills preferred.
• Strong organization skills required.
• Ability to lead employees promoting a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated team building skills required.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a quality support for line quality issues and resolutions.
• Trains peers in functions such as gage use and weld inspection.
• Performs thorough part analysis for rejects from production lines.
• Supports continuous improvement and Quick kaizen initiatives.
• Participates in quality improvement teams to solve problems.
• Conducts or supports audits of quality, materials, processes, and requirements.
• Assists in corrective action follow-up with departments.
• Coordinates collection of inspection/test data.
• Measures product using various equipment and gages (CMM operation & programming as required).
• Supports gage calibration as required.
• Provides professional communications about quality issues with evidence.
• Assists in Gage R&R and process capability studies.
• Participates in resolution of manufacturing issues.
• Controls materials that come/leave the diagnostics area with QA support.
• Material review and dispositioning of non-conforming products.
• Adheres to ISO14001 and IATF16949 policies; safety and quality actions.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor or quality manager.

Skills

Quality control

Root Cause Analysis

Critical thinking

Shop Math

Gage R&R

Gages

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMM

Job description

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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 Information

Quality Tech I (Diagnostics Technician) - 2nd Shift

LOCATION: Bowling Green / Kentucky (US-KY), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11712 | JOB GRADE: 15

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Job Description

2nd Shift: Monday- Friday 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM + overtime

Position Summary

Bendix, Bowling Green is seeking a Diagnostics Tech who must have the ability to lead the work activities of production quality support, at the direction of the Quality engineer, Sr. Quality Technician or Quality Manager. This position will support the quality and operations department and will provide on-time completion for tasks including supporting the following activities: Capability studies, parts inspection and analysis, weld inspection, floor audits, and participation in manufacturing value stream activities along with other departments.

Essential Duties

1. Functions as a quality support for line quality issues, and resolutions supporting the Production Leadership and Quality Engineers with trouble shooting or other quality related topics and clarifying all questions.
2. Trains peers in all necessary functions as needed, such as how to measure with different gages, use of weld expert, etc.
3. Performs thorough part analysis for rejects coming from production lines.
4. Assists in the promotion of continuous improvement process / product and follows up on the Quick kaizen that should be delivered by each diagnostics tech as required.
5. Participates in the quality improvement teams, as required by the production or quality teams to help identify and solve quality problems.
6. Conducts or supports audits of company quality, material, processes, and technical requirements and identify discrepancies. Follows up until they are closed with the responsible parties.
7. Assists in follow up for corrective action with departments for long term solutions.
8. Coordinates the collection of inspection / test data by manual or computer means.
9. Measures product using different types of equipment and gages (CMM operation & programming as required),
10. Supports gage calibration as required per the calibration plan.
11. Provides professional verbal and written communications about quality issues to appropriate points of contact with the proper evidence attached.
12. Assists in Gage reproducibility and repeatability studies (Gage R&R) and process capability studies.
13. Actively participates in the resolution of manufacturing issues as required by the Quality Engineer or VS team.
14. Control the materials that come / leave the diagnostics area with the support of the Quality Engineer on a daily basis.
15. Material review: assists in dispositioning of rejected and diagnosed / returned product as required per the Non-Conforming tag procedure.
16. Understands and adheres to current health, safety, and environmental policies (ISO14001). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or elevate appropriate action in regard to safety, health, and environmental concerns.
17. Understands current quality policies and procedures (IATF 16949). Is empowered to identify, stop, and communicate or elevate appropriate action regarding product quality.
18. Perform other duties as required by the supervisor or quality manager.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or GED is required; an associate degree in a technical field is highly preferred.
• Must have had at least 3 years of experience supporting quality functions and at least five years of total experience working in a manufacturing assembly operation.
• Problem solving tools skills are preferred
• Root Cause Analysis skills required
• Critical thinking skills are required
• Basic GD&T knowledge preferred
• Basic Shop Math skills are required
• Knowledge of SPC / Gage R&R is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), be able to create spreadsheets and presentations for meetings as required.
• Experience using different types of gages required
• Gage calibration experience preferred.
• Advanced Blueprint reading skills are preferred.
• Strong organization skills are required.
• Must be able to effectively lead employees promoting a team-orientated environment.
• Demonstrated team building skills are required.

Physical Requirements

In performing the essential elements of this position the following physical activities are required: Standing, Walking, Talking, Hearing, Using Hands or Fingers to Handle or Feel, Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Reach with Hands and Arms, Taste or Smell.

Weight required to be lifted or force exerted:

• None
• up to 10 pounds
• up to 25 pounds
• up to 50 pounds
• up to 100 pounds
• More than 100 pounds

Vision requirements: Close vision – Yes, Distance vision – No, Color vision – No, Peripheral vision – No, Depth perception – No, Ability to adjust focus – No.

Working Environmental Conditions

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

Wage & Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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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