Quality Technician

Jonaco Machine, LLC; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonuses

Zero premium medical for employees

Zero premium dental for families

Competitive wage

Job summary

Jonaco Machine, LLC in Minnesota seeks a Quality Engineer to manage the Quality Data Collection Process and to develop inspection plans for receiving, in-process and final inspections.

You will create bubbled engineering drawings, FAI documents, and assign metrology equipment to work orders to improve traceability, with emphasis on GR&R studies and CAPA activities. ITAR awareness and strong Excel skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and apply GD&T principles.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing quality role.
• ITAR awareness: US person required (citizen/green card).
• Experience with APQP, PPAP and FAI processes.
• Familiar with AS9100/ISO basics and quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage development and support of the Quality Data Collection Process.
• Develop and create inspection Control Plans (receiving, in-process and final).
• Create bubbled engineering drawings and First Article Inspection documents.
• Assign Metrology equipment to Work Orders for traceability.
• Conduct GR&R studies for variable gages and actions for high variation.
• Support root cause analysis and CAPA activities.
• Understand ITAR requirements and related documentation.
• Other projects as assigned based on business needs.

Skills

Quality data collection

GR&R studies

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Cross-functional teamwork

Excel proficiency

Document control

Blueprint reading / GD&T

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical degree preferred

Tools

Metrology equipment

Job description

J onaco Machine is a full-service precision machining supplier with over 50 years of industry experience producing a portfolio of complex, close tolerance parts for customers in the aerospace/defense, medical, semi-conductor and high technology industries.

We offer a competitive wage, sign-on bonus, referral bonuses, and generous benefits, including a zero premium medical plan for employees and zero premium dental for families!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the development & support of the Quality Data Collection Process.
• Developing and creating the inspection Control Plans (receiving, in-process and final inspection).
• Create bubbled engineering drawings, First Article Inspection (FAI) documents.
• Assign Metrology equipment to Work Order for improved traceability.
• Ability to conduct Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R) studies for variable gages and develop appropriate action plans for gages with unfavorably high variation relative to customer requirements and/or standard industry practice.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Understand the requirements of the Quality Systems such as best documentation practices, quality standards, and basic AS9100/ISO requirements.
• Other projects, responsibilities, and tasks may be assigned based on business needs and the inherent strengths of the individual selected for this role.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates professionalism and works effectively within cross-functional teams, including during sensitive or challenging discussions.
• Working knowledge of formal problem-solving methodologies, including containment, immediate corrective action, root cause analysis, permanent corrective action, and verification of effectiveness.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a habit of self-verifying work for accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while completing tasks accurately and on time, adapting effectively to interruptions, delays, and changing requirements.
• Ability to make objective, data-driven decisions using statistical analysis tools and methods to quantify variation, including process capability, control charts, and foundational probability concepts used in sampling plans.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheet creation, data manipulation, use of basic formulas, and sorting and filtering data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact directly with customers, suppliers, peers, and stakeholders at various organizational levels.
• Basic understanding of process auditing to industry or regulatory standards, including the ability to identify and clearly document gaps between observed processes and applicable requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; two-year technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP and First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably involving machining, complex mechanical assembly, or dimensional inspection.
• Must be able to read a blueprint and understand general dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT) principles and application to inspection.
• This position requires access to information and/or hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR, defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Most of the time is spent in a typical office environment requiring the ability to use a computer for extended lengths of time. Occasionally this position will need to stand, reach, bend, lift, stoop and kneel.

Most of the time is spent in a typical office environment with moderate noise exposure (for example: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.) Occasionally this position is required to enter the machine shop production area with loud noise exposure.