Quality Technician

Weg SA; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Weg SA in Bluffton, Indiana, is seeking a Quality Technician responsible for internal quality control processes. The role includes overseeing inspection activities, auditing plant processes, and providing training to inspectors. An Associate’s Degree in a related field is required, alongside familiarity with assembly tools and software like SAP, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on product quality.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with assembly tools and equipment required.
• Experience and knowledge of electric motors strongly desired.
• Familiarity with production planning software and ERP systems desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coach inspectors/testers on tool use for product quality.
• Enforce customer/supplier philosophy throughout the plant.
• Support repair and inspection staff on quality records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Education

Associate’s Degree in a related discipline

Tools

SAP

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Description

The Quality Technician is responsible for acting in the internal quality control process, performing technical coordination of the inspector’s activities, non-conforming product evaluations, overseeing the correct use of the non-conformance records throughout the plant, training new inspectors and developing and maintaining the inspectors SOPs.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee the inspection/tester activities, guiding and coaching the inspectors/testers on the correct use of their tools with the goal of always seeking a better product quality.
• Enforce customer/supplier philosophy throughout the plant.
• Support the repair and the inspection staff on the correct use of any quality records.
• Audit the plant critical processes periodically, identifying weak points and suggesting possible solutions.
• Establish a good network with all the supporting areas (Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Etc.) to help on any problem-solving process.
• Collaborate with the Quality Engineers on data collection for higher complexity projects.
• Participate in the analysis of customer returned products whenever necessary.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to evaluate quality issues.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in a related discipline required. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Familiarity with assembly tools and equipment required.
• Experience in and knowledge of electric motors strongly desired.
• Familiarity with production planning software and ERP systems desired; Prior SAP Experience preferred.
• Experience with modeling and tooling software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks helpful.
• Strong working knowledge of office tools including; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities required.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills required.
• Must be eager to learn new technologies and techniques.
• Must be able to frequently sit and/or stand for long periods of time.