Quality Technician

Hyliion; Town of Texas, Cedar Park (WI, TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in clean energy solutions is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure product quality through inspections and process checks. This hands-on role requires strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, working closely with production and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in quality inspection, particularly in technical manufacturing environments. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, 401k options, and more.

Benefits

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

401k/Roth 401k

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in highly technical manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of incoming materials and components.
• Monitor and inspect production processes for quality standards.
• Assist in developing inspection plans and quality control processes.

Skills

Quality Control Methodologies

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Certification

ASQ Certified Quality Technician

Tools

Quality Management Tools

Job description

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible, and affordable electricity production. The company's primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.

Job Purpose

The Quality Technician ensures the quality of products and processes by conducting incoming part inspections, running production part and process checks, confirming the integrity of quality documentation, and managing test equipment calibrations. This is a hands-on, multifaceted role in a fast-paced environment, where flexibility and adaptability are key.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Incoming Parts Inspections:
   • Perform inspections of incoming materials and components to ensure they meet company specifications and quality standards.
   • Ensure that required documentation from suppliers is provided and accurate.
   • Support First Article Inspections by conducting inspections and documentation checks.
2. Production Process Inspections:
   • Monitor and inspect production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards.
   • Perform product checks on in-house production parts.
   • Identify any deviations and support implementation of corrective actions.
   • Audit the production documentation to ensure that requirements are met.
3. Inspection Planning:
   • Assist the development of inspection plans and quality control processes to define acceptance and rejection criteria for both vendor-supplied and in-house production parts.
4. Test Equipment Management:
   • Maintain and manage test equipment, ensuring it is calibrated, validated, and in proper working order at all times.
5. Continuous Improvement:
   • Work closely with the production and engineering teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and quality enhancements.
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards are met across the entire production cycle.
6. Additional duties as assigned, needed, or required for the business.

Qualifications

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

• Education, Experience, and Certifications:
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in highly technical manufacturing industries (e.g., aerospace, advanced engineered products).
  • ISO 9001 Internal Auditor certification preferred.
  • ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) preferred.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong knowledge of quality control methodologies, including inspections, testing, and calibration of measurement tools.
  • Advanced knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) conformance measuring methods and verification techniques.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with a strong ability to identify defects or deviations from specifications.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with suppliers and internal teams.
  • Familiarity with using quality management tools and software.
  • Willingness to travel, approximately 25%.

Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is an hourly, non-exempt-level position. The role typically involves work in an office environment, as well as exposure to operations, warehouses, and production environments.

Physical/Other Requirements

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel as needed, approximately 25%.

We are not accepting candidates who require sponsorship for this position at this time.

Benefits

• Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
• Dental Plans, with buy-up option
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance and AD&D Plans, with buy-up options
• Short and Long Term Disability, paid by the company
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k/Roth 401k
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans

Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].