Quality Technician

Brunswick Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunswick Corporation seeks a QA Lab professional to facilitate quality applications, identify CTQ characteristics, and drive continuous improvement in production processes. You will work with tooling like FARO Arm and Polyworks, manage nonconformances, and support calibration and torque control systems.

A strong focus on measurement accuracy and teamwork is essential. Ideal candidates have basic measuring-tool skills, good communication, and a willingness to contribute to kaizen and 5S

Qualifications

• Basic measuring tools proficiency (tape, squares, gauges).
• MS Office skills (Excel, Word).
• Willingness to learn and communicate clearly to peers.
• Experience in quality or boat building is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support QA lab activities across parts value stream.
• Document CTQ characteristics and implement into production processes.
• Lead nonconformance data entry and corrective actions.
• Perform weekly foam sampling for process changes.
• Assist with A3 and kaizen activities and 5S housekeeping.

Skills

Measuring tools

MS Office

Communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Quality mindset

Education

NMMA Certification preferred

Tools

FARO Arm

Polyworks

SCS software

Phase II hardness tester

Job description

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

Location Specific Works in the QA Lab facilitating varying functional quality applications to drive improvement of product and process.

Identify Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics throughout parts value stream Document CTQ’s and implement into production processes, audits, and inspection (parts processes) Knowledge of and operation of FARO arm and Polyworks software for FAI, SQS, and line production issues. Facilitates scan measurements of engineering hulls Leads the internal parts nonconformance process and data entry Administers the SCS software for calibration and torque control for facility Handles quality measurement tools: Phase II hardness tester, hand measurement tools,etc. Learn and understand functional roles within the EQMS NCM, CA, Doc Control, etc. Performs foam sampling weekly and for new process changes, assists other BG facilities in testing Review of QCIS DPU data to identify key quality defects Utilize data from AV/AP to identify ongoing issues with product and process Work with area supervisors, leads, and facilitators to identify quality issues that need further review ie engineering help, ME, etc. Audit the following as necessary and defined: New Proto/Eng. Parts New employee validation New/improved machinery parts Scheduled parts audit Supplied parts, as requested Learn and understand the A3 improvement process Actively participate in A3, 5S+1 activities Will identify potential A3 projects and fulfill those projects Work with engineering and quality to define and implement KPC’s Commitment beyond standard work schedule Supports kaizen activities and becomes yellow belt LSS certified Encourages safe behavior and 5S housekeeping activities. Maintains daily communication with supply and customer departments Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives. Train on the use of technology to perform job function (Faro)

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to utilize basic measuring tools, ie. Taper gauges, straight edges, tape measures, squares.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including ability to challenge team members/peers appropriately to follow standards.
• Exhibits a willingness to help others, eagerness to learn.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
• NMMA Certified preferred or ability to become certified with 6 modules in XX timeframe

Desired Skills

• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word)
• 2-3 years experience in quality or boat building or equivalent
• Green Belt or Yellow Belt training/ certification
• Knowledge of drawings
• Knowledge of measurement processes’ ASQ certification: CQIA, CQT, etc.

Work Environment

• Regularly required to work at heights on platforms, lifting parts and pieces up to 70 lbs, traveling up and down stairs on a constant basis, sitting, squatting and bending in various awkward positions for certain lengths of time - including working overhead, traveling in and out of work areas, walking and being on your feet for a majority of the work day.
• Exposed to noise, dust, fumes and odors on a daily basis.
• Pushing and pulling material carts.
• Physical exertion is required.

Next is Now!

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

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Brunswick is a global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond.

Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”.

Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future.

Innovative, driven, exceptional, authentic and united, these values represent our Employee Value Proposition and are at the heart of how we work together and what differentiates us as an employer of choice.