Quality Technician

Bastian Solutions; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holiday pay

Volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional associations / events

Job summary

Bastian Solutions is seeking a Quality Tech to identify and implement systematic solutions for quality issues and to uphold the Quality Management System aligned with ISO 9001:2015. You will lead problem solving with internal and external processes in a manufacturing environment.

You will monitor KPIs, coordinate improvements, and ensure quality of assemblies/parts, working with suppliers and multiple teams to drive lasting changes.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in engineering or related field, or 2+ years of equivalent experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/assembly areas (metal forming, paint, assembly).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience with project management and scheduling milestones for short and long term projects.
• Experience in Quality Engineering/Quality Control managing assemblies/parts.
• Knowledge of Toyota Quality Systems (QIMS, SQAM).
• Experience using data/tools to analyze causes and implement countermeasures.
• Experience with supplier/vendor management and implementation.
• ISO 9001:2015 experience.
• Eligible to work in the USA without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Identify and solve quality problems in assigned production areas.
• Ensure quality of completed assemblies and supplied parts.
• Monitor quality KPIs and drive improvements.
• Lead problem solving for short and long-term solutions.
• Interface with other departments and external organizations as needed.
• Manage change points with suppliers, manufacturing and design.
• Develop and improve quality standard work.
• Assure compliance of quality system improvements.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing experience

Project management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Vendor management

Toyota Quality Systems

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate degree or higher in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Overview

The quality tech is responsible for identifying and implementing systematic solutions to quality issues and to enforce the highest standards of quality management. Quality Tech’s will own the continual development and adherence to the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO9001:2015 and take a lead role in problem solving with internal and external processes.

Job Functions

• With guidance use deep analytical thinking and resources available, identify and solve quality problems (fit/finish, appearance, functional) for a specific assigned production or manufacturing area (manufacturing, assembly, etc)
• With guidance responsible for the quality of the completed assembly, manufactured parts, and / or supplied parts.
• With guidance monitor quality key performance indicators and promote improvement in area
• Lead / coordinate problem solving focusing on short & long term sustainable solutions
• Interface with team members from other departments and external organizations when necessary
• Manage change points with supplier, manufacturing and design within assigned area of responsibility
• Develop and improve quality standard work as necessary
• Develop and assure compliance of quality system improvements

Required Qualifications And Preferred Skills

• Associates Degree or higher in Engineering or similar Technical field or 2+ years of equivalent professional experience in Quality Engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in one or more manufacturing / assembly areas (metal forming, paint, assembly, etc)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience with Project Management, including responsibility for creating schedules and tracking milestones for both short (week/month) and long term (12-24 month+) projects
• Experience in Quality Engineering /Quality Control managing completed assembly & supplied parts
• Working knowledge and experience with Toyota Quality Systems, including QIMS, SQAM
• Experience utilizing data and investigative tools to analyze and prioritize causes in order to implement countermeasure
• Experience working with outside suppliers and vendors, including bid specification, project management, buyoff and Implementation
• Experience with Supplier Quality/Process Improvement
• ISO 9001:2015 experience
• A Level I Quality Tech is fully trained and self-sufficient on one area of quality inspection (assembly, manufacturing, shipping / receiving).
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls.

About Toyota Automated Logistics

Toyota Automated Logistics is your global partner for integrated warehouse automation. Our team combines the talents of Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business and viastore under one brand to deliver scalable systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation / Holiday Pay
• Paid Volunteer time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events