Quality Technician

Stiles Machinery

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 34,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Internal training

2–3 weeks vacation?

Job summary

Stiles Machinery in Grand Rapids, MI seeks an Individual Contributor - Mechanical Quality for ensuring first-time quality of HMNA machines. You will inspect, document, and drive quality improvements with guidance from senior staff.

Qualifications include knowledge of quality practices, PPAP, GD&T, metrology, and experience with SAP/ERP. A High School Diploma is required, with 0–5 years of quality experience and a focus on teamwork and accuracy.

Qualifications

General knowledge of quality practices for industrial equipment.
Familiarity with PPAP fundamentals and manufacturing environments.
Understanding of GD&T and reading engineering drawings.
Background in metrology and measurement tools.
Experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems.
Proficient in MS Office and data reporting.
Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure first time quality of HMNA machines following standard quality processes.
Use quality tools to inspect in-process and finished products.
Coach production associates on standard manufacturing, commissioning, and inspection processes.
Create and manage Quality Notifications in SAP.
Collaborate with Quality Engineering to improve processes.
Conduct RCCA investigations for quality escapes with guidance.

Skills

Quality practices

PPAP fundamentals

GD&T fundamentals

Metrology

Engineering drawings

MS Office

SAP / ERP

Communication

Self-starter

Trend analysis

Quality control

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Stiles has been helping manufacturers nationwide increase their efficiency and productivity for more than 60 years. With world-class machinery backed by an experienced and responsive support team, extensive parts inventory, unique upgrade capabilities, and a nationally accredited education and training program, Stiles builds solutions around our customer’s needs.

We offer expertise in manufacturing a range of materials, including wood, plastics, composites, carbon fiber, glass, stone, and nonferrous metals. Our innovative concepts, new technologies, and outstanding service extend to aerospace, transportation, alternative energy, architecture and structural elements, furniture, retail fixtures, and other industries.

Stiles is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has regional offices in High Point, North Carolina; Bristol, Pennsylvania; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Interested in joining the Stiles team? We offer our team members a generous benefit package, an opportunity for career advancement, and support in your career every step of the way!

Responsibilities & Duties

Individual Contributor - Mechanical

With guidance, ensure first time quality of machines by following standard quality processes to inspect in-process and finished HMNA machines.
Hold all HMNA associates accountable for machine quality by utilizing quality tools such as travelers and quality bulletins.
With guidance, coach HMNA Production associates on standard manufacturing, commissioning, and inspection processes.
Create, maintain and manage Quality Notifications through standard processes in SAP.
Work with Quality Engineering personnel to continuously improve HMNA quality processes and standard work.
With guidance, work with various HMNA personnel to complete quality project activities.
With guidance, complete RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) investigations on HMNA machines that experienced quality escapes.
With guidance, assist Supplier / Customer Quality with standard work should the need arise.

Qualifications & Skills

General knowledge of industry accepted quality practices pertaining to industrial equipment
General knowledge of PPAP fundamentals and application in a manufacturing environment
General knowledge of in GD&T fundamentals and application in a manufacturing environment
General knowledge of industrial equipment design, function and maintenance
General knowledge of in metrology and metrology tools and practices
General knowledge of reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Proficient in utilizing standard programs in the MS Office suite.
General knowledge of understanding and operating in SAP or comparable ERP system.
Excellent communicator in both technical terminology and layman's terms.
Self-starter
Ability to evaluate and statistically develop trends and solutions.
Understand the importance of quality and quality control in all aspects of daily tasks.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
0-5 years of quality experience.
Education: High School Diploma