Quality Technician

Toyota Automated Logistics; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Quality Tech to identify and implement systematic solutions for quality issues while enforcing ISO 9001:2015 standards. You will lead problem solving across internal and external processes and drive continual improvement in the Quality Management System.

Responsibilities include monitoring KPIs, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance of quality system improvements within assigned manufacturing areas.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher in Engineering or similar Technical field or 2+ years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing/assembly areas (metal forming, paint, assembly).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Experience with Project Management, including creating schedules and tracking milestones for short and long-term projects (12–24 months).
• Experience in Quality Engineering /Quality Control managing completed assembly & supplied parts.
• Experience with Toyota Quality Systems, including QIMS, SQAM.
• Experience using data/investigative tools to analyze and prioritize causes to implement countermeasures.
• 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.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Identify and solve quality problems (fit/finish, appearance, functional) for a specific production area.
• Ensure quality of completed assemblies, manufactured parts, and supplied parts.
• Monitor quality KPIs and drive area improvements.
• Lead and coordinate problem solving for short and long-term solutions.
• Interface with cross-functional teams and external organizations as needed.
• Manage change points with suppliers, manufacturing, and design within area of responsibility.
• Develop and improve quality standard work as needed.
• Develop and assure compliance of quality system improvements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Quality culture

Team collaboration

Vendor management

ISO 9001:2015 experience

Root cause analysis

Education

Associates degree or higher in Engineering or technical 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

Toyota Automated Logistics does not work with outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.