Quality Technician

Standard Motor Products; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Motor Products in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Quality Inspector to perform in-process and receiving inspections, enter data for capability studies, and support calibration and document control activities. The role requires reading blueprints, GD&T, and maintaining QA databases while ensuring ISO 9001 and related standards compliance.

Heavy lifting may be involved, with training provided. Candidates should have at least 2 years in a quality environment, strong data entry skills, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a Quality environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T callouts.
• Proficient in data collection and documentation tools.
• Strong command of English reading/writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and receiving inspections per drawings and specs.
• Enter data for capability studies and Gage R&R.
• Maintain Quality Database and ISO 9001, 6S, SQDCI compliance.
• Coordinate ECN, RMA, and NCMR containment processes.
• Update and control documents in Document Control Database.
• Assist calibration and internal calibration activities.
• Handle ISIR, FAIR, and first-piece inspection tasks.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

English literacy

Data entry

Education

2+ years quality experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Access

Optical Comparator

Spring Force Tester

Gage Balls

Concentricity Gages

Thread Micrometer

Bore Gages

Caliper

Micrometer

Thread Gages

Indicators

Gage Pins

Height‑stand/Drop Indicator

Job description

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 1st 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:
  • Golden Eggs, Custom Gages, Testers, etc.
• 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]
  • QP 7302 Engineering Change Notification (Change Control).doc
• Update and Control Documents: [Document Control Database]
  • QP 4202 Document Control.doc
  • DCR Coordinator
• Issue CAR’s: [Corrective Action Database]
  • QP 8502 Corrective Action-Preventative Action Process.doc
  • 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

Recommended Skills

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

Job descriptions may include Qualifications and Responsibilities that require SMP | Trombetta specific training. It is the responsibility of the Quality Manager to provide adequate training to the employee taking on requested job responsibilities listed for this Quality position.

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 Information

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.