Quality Technician

Talnt; Thorntown (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Quality Technician to enhance its quality management system. The role involves ensuring adherence to quality standards, conducting inspections, and participating in continuous improvement efforts in line with ISO 9001:2015 standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in quality processes, attention to detail, and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a manufacturing quality environment.
• Familiarity with comparators and ability to multitask.
• Experience with MRP or ERP systems is desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration processes and maintain quality control standards.
• Conduct final inspections and assist in audits.
• Log and reconcile scrap material records.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Professional Communication

Decision-Making

Safety Awareness

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Manual Measurement Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role
The Quality Technician plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the quality management system within a manufacturing environment. This position ensures that processes, documentation, and inspections meet established quality standards while supporting continuous improvement efforts and compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities:

• Perform calibration processes and follow documented procedures
• Interpret and adhere to Process Control Plans
• Assist with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) developments
• Conduct final inspections and assist in receiving inspections
• Execute internal audits according to the audit schedule
• Log and reconcile scrap material records
• Complete Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIRs) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation
• Comply with quality assurance requirements and standards
• Follow Material Review Board (MRB) procedures
• Work within the ISO 9001:2015 framework
• Create and close purchase orders accurately
• Assist in implementing and documenting corrective actions
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associates degree preferred
• Minimum of two years' experience in a manufacturing quality environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills for effective office management
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional communication skills with internal and external contacts
• Effective decision-making capabilities
• Familiarity with comparators
• Ability to multitask with limited supervision
• Strong safety awareness

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
• Positive written and verbal communication skills
• Background in high employee engagement environments
• Ability to read and interpret technical prints
• Skilled in using manual measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and indicators (non-digital)