Quality Technician

Socket.dev; Dunbar (SC); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Quality Technician to support the Quality Lab, designing and executing inspection procedures using CMM and other metrology. You will analyze data to certify or reject parts and drive continuous improvement across internal and supplier processes.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and operating precision measurement equipment. It offers growth in a hands-on quality environment with cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 4 years of Quality Inspector experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T.
• Ability to use hand measurement tools and operate complex measuring equipment.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills in a technical context.

Responsibilities

• Program and run CMM on suspect parts in an organized, methodical fashion.
• Interpret GD&T callouts and support inspectors during inspections.
• Collaborate with Eng/Management/Suppliers to provide data to meet specs.
• Support PPAP/FAI submissions and identify submission concerns.
• Conduct quality testing to drive continuous improvement.
• Audit inspections for validation of processes and accuracy.
• Learn and teach new inspection technologies as needed.
• Develop and maintain inspection programs (e.g., Keyence) for parts.
• Ensure conformity to quality standards through incoming and final inspections.
• Maintain orderly CMM Lab areas and accurate MRB records.
• Communicate results clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Dimensional measurement

Quality data analysis

Problem solving

Technical communication

Tools

CMM

Keyence

Measurement instruments

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Quality Technician is responsible for supporting the Quality Lab by designing, improving, and executing processes and procedures for inspecting products. This position will utilize measurement and test equipment to verify material meets or exceeds the current quality standards internally and externally. Approach quality issues systemically, while supporting the inspection process by performing dimensional layouts and other quality checks on internal and external components. Work alongside various functional groups to enhance product quality and will directly report to the Quality Lab Engineer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program and run CMM on suspect parts in an organized methodical fashion.
  • Use CMM data to support Q-Incoming and Assembly issues.
• Interprets prints and GD&T callouts and perform open setups to support Inspectors during inspections.
• Work with Eng/Mgt/Suppliers providing requested data to print and customer specifications.
• Interact with departments regarding disposition of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) or First Article Inspection (FAI) submissions as well as identify concerns about submissions.
• Perform quality testing to assist the implementation of continuous improvement of parts and products.
• Audit Q-Incoming Inspections, random and scheduled, for validation of Q-Incoming processes.
• Responsible to learn and teach new inspection technologies as needed.
• Train inspectors how to perform inspections and ensure repeatable and reproduceable measurements.
• Develop and maintain Keyence programs for part inspections.
• Implement methods to inspect, test, and evaluate reliability, precision, and accuracy of processes, products, and production equipment.
• Maintain CMM and CMM Lab areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Ability to analyze quality data to certify or reject products and communicate results appropriately.
• Ensure products adhere to company and industry quality standards through incoming inspection, sample testing, and evaluation.
• Ensure expedient processing of non-conforming material. Ensure Receiving Inspection Log is accurate.
• Maintain and distribute digital MRB records and provide technical support to the NCM team.
• All other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus 4 years of experience as a Quality Inspector.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, internal or external, including Dimensions, GD&T.
• Ability to use hand measurement tools and operate complex measuring equipment.
• Ability to apply problem solving techniques (5 Why, KT, Fishbone Diagram, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively in a technical manner.
• Possess strong computer skills.
• Desire to improve themselves, the quality system and instill a quality mentality into co-workers.
• Energetic, positive, and able to think laterally to follow through with reasoned decision making.
• Ability to read and understand Safety Rules, Standard Operating Procedures, Forms etc.
• Ability to assist in the communication of the quality system requirements to other personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Employees work in controlled and uncontrolled climates.
• Expected to keep the work area and surroundings clean and tidy.
• Overtime hours may be required, including weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Team members are constantly standing, walking, carrying, pulling/pushing, bending, seeing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing, as well as handling paperwork.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs safely.
• Standard 8-hour shifts with potential overtime.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Must have excellent dexterity to quickly sort through and remove/replace parts needed.

DIRECT REPORTS

Not Applicable.

Must be at least 18 years old.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may involve access to technology or software source code subject to U.S. export control laws (ITAR/EAR). Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status or obtaining any necessary export license/confirming the availability of a license exception. Applicants must provide information for export control screening, which will be reviewed for compliance. Palmetto State Armory may elect not to pursue a license or exception and may decline to proceed with an applicant on that basis.