Quality Technician

Adient plc; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient, a global leader in automotive seating, seeks a quality technician in Normal, IL. You will perform part checks, eye color testing, calibration coordination, and maintain records to demonstrate quality system compliance.

Requires high school diploma, PC proficiency, good communication and analytical skills, and familiarity with SPC. Safety is emphasized, with responsibilities to follow procedures, support line teams, and report issues promptly.

Qualifications

• PC proficiency and ability to use quality control software.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Good attendance and reliability.
• Knowledge of SPC and measurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform eye color testing on Adient employees and audit parts.
• Conduct layout, dimensional and functional checks on parts.
• Coordinate gauge calibrations and maintain records.
• Prepare and maintain logs and reports documenting quality systems.
• Support safety initiatives and follow all safety procedures during shifts.

Skills

PC proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attendance

SPC knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people — a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you’ll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Check/audit received, in process, and finished parts Perform eye color testing on Adient employees Use appropriate facility systems and procedures Performs layout, dimensional and functional checks as necessary Communicate quantity and disposition of rejected parts and process reports and documentation on the same Develops and maintains harmonious working relationship with manufacturing personnel and assists them in resolving questions related to quality of component parts and finished goods Prepares and maintains display boards, logs, records, and reports as required to document the extent and accuracy of quality systems Coordinates gauge calibrations and maintains proper records Engages in safe practices as well as follows safety rules and job rotations Must be willing to report unsafe conditions, reporting unsafe acts, participating in safety/ergonomic committees, participating in safety Kaizen events, participating in blue sky initiatives, participating in safety audits, and participating in safety observation feedback events Assist the plant in achieving safety goals while achieving and maintaining Safe Workplace and Environmental and Sustainability objectives Implements successful pilot build practices. Includes but not limited to: BOM reviews; on line build monitoring, documentation of build issues, ongoing and final quality checks, submission of customer documentation Assist Quality Engineer First Response to lineside Quality Issues Ensures all relevant documentation is quality system compliant Actively participates in plant safety, including maintaining safety, orderly, and calm work Preform conformance testing for production lines. (ex. H—points, efforts) Maintain calibration and calibration records for lab equipment Perform SPC checks on the production lines daily Perform measurements for Adient and Adient Customers Work with Customer and suppliers with problem solving Perform gage R&R’s (MSA) Must be available for training and overtime when necessary Reviews and Understands the Customer Specific Requirements

Education Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience Required:

PC Proficiency, good communication and analytical skills, good attendance and knowledge of SPC.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals. Candidate has the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Candidate has the ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability:

Candidate has the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Must be computer literate and familiar with appropriate software programs. Dexterity and preciseness required to operate gauges and testing equipment. Ability to lift seats (max. op 50 lbs.) with assistance.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Normal Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.