Quality Technician

husqvarnagroup; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Employee purchase discount

Education assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Husqvarna in Columbia, SC seeks a Quality Auditor to support internal audits of the Quality Management System and quality testing activities. You will conduct process audits, assist in root cause analysis, and provide feedback to production on deviations.

The role also covers external supplier quality support, containment of non-conforming material, and documentation control tasks within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; CQA/Associate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years quality audit experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ISO 9001:2015 and quality tooling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conducts process audits and follows up on audit closures.
• Supports root cause analysis and corrective actions for audit findings.
• Performs receiving inspection and provides feedback on deviations to production.
• Containment and sorting of non-conforming material as needed.
• Support document control activities in training, tracking and distribution.
• Assist in external customer/supplier quality support and post-CAP follow-up.

Skills

ISO 9001

Data interpretation

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High School or GED or equivalent

CQA / Associate Degree Preferred

Tools

SAP

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Optical comparators

Job description

Last date to apply: We are continuously accepting applications

RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal Auditing of Quality System (QMS) (60% total)

• Conducts process audits and follow up closure of open audits
• Ensures timely and accurate data collection
• Supports department in the root cause analysis and corrective actions for audits findings
• Performs Receiving inspection
• Provides immediate feedback to production areas concerning process deviations

Quality Testing and Administration (20% total)

• Metallographic and Destructive Bend testing
• Perform in-process product tests
• Assists in performing first article inspections
• Back-up for Blade Final Inspection and Segment
• Support Team in Document Control- Training, Tracking and Distribution
• Support Team in containment and sorting of in-process non-conformances

External Customer / Supplier Quality Support (20% total)

• Containment of non-conforming product
• Sorting of non-conforming material
• Reporting of evaluation results to Quality Engineer / Quality Manager and or purchasing as appropriate, as well current status
• Post-Corrective Action Follow-up

Position-specific Competencies

• Respond quickly and work at faster pace than normal, while getting results
• Able to work with and through teams to get results
• Strong Mathematical aptitude, including, all units of measure, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effective Oral and written communication skills, with ability to collaborate and influence cross functional teams.

CRITICAL FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Strong quality systems knowledge ISO 9001 :2015
• Strong measuring tool application and practice knowledge, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges and optical comparators
• Strong production process and Quality principles knowledge -Lean, Root Cause, 8D etc.
• Ability to interpret Data and create charts and graphs
• Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP systems

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School or G.E.D. equivalent, CQA / Associate Degree Preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years' Quality Auditor experience or equivalent Manufacturing Quality experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Factory environment with noise, dust, etc.
• Some heavy, repetitive lifting
• Daily, weekly, monthly and annual deadlines

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance at date of hire
• A 401(k) with matching and no vesting
• An employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products
• An education assistance program
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time

Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.