Quality Technician

Standard Motor Products, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Standard Motor Products, Inc. is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform in-process and receiving inspections against engineering drawings and to support continuous quality improvement.

You will collect data for capability studies and Gage R&R, update databases, and ensure conformance to QMS ISO 9001 and related controls. Responsibilities include ERP transactions, inspection planning, nonconforming material handling, and communication with suppliers and customers.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Recognize GD&T callouts on prints.
• Must read and write English.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Quality environment.
• Proficient in data collection for capability studies and Gage R&R.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and receiving inspections based on engineering drawings.
• Collect and enter data for capability studies and Gage R&R.
• Assist manufacturing operations in basic inspection methods, procedures, quality procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure conformance to Quality Standard QMS, ISO 9001, 6S, SQDCI, and all QUA process controls.
• Receive activities in ERP system and move transactions in ERP.
• Enter information into Quality Database; maintain inspection control plans and related records.
• Issue NCMRs, CARs, and QUA containment items as needed.
• Coordinate with Suppliers and Customers on quality issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T callouts

English literacy

Data collection for capability studies

Gauge usage

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Access

Quality experience 2+ years

Tools

Optical Comparator

Spring Force Tester

Gage Balls

Caliper

Micrometer

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.

Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for performing in-process and receiving inspections based upon engineering drawings; shop routing and specifications or information. Collect and enter data for capability studies and Gage R&R studies. Assist manufacturing operations in basic inspection methods; manufacturing procedures; quality procedures and work instructions. Ensure conformance to Quality Standard QMS, ISO 9001, 6S, SQDCI, and all QUA process controls.

Duties

• Receiving activities in ERP system
• Move transactions in ERP system
• Enter information into Quality Database
• Receiving inspection activities [Inspection Database]
• Complete ISIR, FAIR or 1 st piece inspection process
• Update inspection control plans in Quality Database
• Issue NCMR’s:
• QP 8301 Nonconforming Material Process.doc [NCMR Database]
• QUA containment area(s) being organized and accurate (INSP, QANET, QARI, RTV, QCNCM, etc.)
• Calibration procedure:
• QP 7601 Control of monitoring and measuring devices.doc [GagePACK]
• Perform Internal calibration activities:
• Receive, Analyze, & Disposition RMA’s – Engineering and QUA Tech A. supervised as needed
• QP 7206 Returned Material Authorization (RMA) process.doc – [RMA Database]
• Generate ECN Requests: [ECN Database]
• Update and Control Documents: [Document Control Database]
• QP 4202 Document Control.doc
• Issue CAR’s: [Corrective Action Database]
• General Communicate with Suppliers on NCMR’s, CAR’s, etc.
• General Communicate with Customers on RMA’s, CAR’s, etc.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
• Some heavy lifting required up to 70 lbs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand documents such as blueprints.
• Have a basic knowledge of and the ability to recognize GD&T callouts on prints.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to use the following gages:
  • Optical Comparator, Spring Force Tester, Gage Balls, Concentricity Gages, Thread Micrometer, Bore Gages, Caliper, Micrometer, Thread Gages, Indicators, Gage Pins, Height-stand/Drop Indicator, etc.
• Proficient use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS outlook, MS Access, and MS Excel.
• Ability to collect data for capability studies and Gage R&R Studies.
• Requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Quality environment

Not required, but strongly recommended

• Can enter and generate capability and gage R&R charts in MiniTab.
• Run CMM program created by CMM Operator

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to gather necessary, or store materials throughout the workday. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Extended use of computer use and keyboarding and normal range of hearing.

Additional

All employees are expected to abide by and support Company policies, procedures, and instructions. The Trombetta General Quality Policy is to be considered in all work activities. The job duties as depicted are intended to represent the major elements of this job function. They are not to be considered all-inclusive and other or modified duties may from time to time be assigned. Qualifications and other job-related requirements and conditions may change. This job description may be revised at any time with approval of Human Resources.

Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.