Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

GHSP, Inc.; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Clean environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

GHSP, Inc. in Grand Haven is seeking a 2nd Shift Quality Technician to join our quality team. This role emphasizes quality communications, audits, and documentation to support manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.

The position requires a quality-focused mindset, collaboration with Manufacturing and Engineering, and effective problem-solving using metrology and quality tools.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Quality Engineering or equivalent required.
• ASQ certification preferred.
• 1-3+ years’ experience - Automotive lean manufacturing and quality assurance systems for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal quality communications and ensure clear postings.
• Relate quality alerts and suspect part status to Manufacturing and Engineering.
• Gather and post OPS/Quality metrics information.
• Facilitate Production Team meetings and maintain quality documentation.
• Conduct shop floor audits and report findings to responsible parties.
• Develop and maintain work instructions and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality assurance

Lean manufacturing

Quality documentation

Education

Associates Degree in Quality Engineering

ASQ certification

Job description

Do you like an exciting, fast-paced environment? Do you want to be a part of new technology? GHSP, based in West Michigan, is a leading global supplier of mechanical and electromechanical systems to the automotive, transportation, and appliance industry. GHSP is currently hiring a 2nd Shift Quality Technician to join our Quality team in Grand Haven.

What You’ll Do

Coordinates internal quality communications.

Relates quality alerts and suspect part status to Manufacturing and Engineering. Gathers and posts all relevant OPS/Quality metrics information. Facilitates and/or attends Production Team meetings. Ensures that quality postings are clear and current. Conducts shop floor audits and relates findings to appropriate individuals. Manages quality files for documented information as required by the appropriate procedures and policies.

Ensures all Production Teams understand GHSP quality standards and policies.

Introduces new employees to GHSP quality standards and policies. Demonstrates correct usage of metrology equipment. Trains Team Leaders and Coordinators on job-specific quality standards. Ensures Team Leaders and Coordinators have the information and tools needed to operate within the appropriate quality standards requirements.

Supports Manufacturing.

Supports manufacturing shark attacks that are related to measurement related issues. Helps problem solve the issue and develop an action plan. Helps determine if issues are process, part, or measurement system related. Performs quality related training in regards to measurement tools. Utilizes blueprints, control plans, FMEAs, and metrology skills along with problem solving activity, to accurately assess the nature of part discrepancies that may be related to measurement issues.

Develops and maintains Work Instructions.

Be a key member of the plant launch/change teams. Develops and updates quality related shop floor documents including inspection sheets and lot traceability sheets. Utilizes knowledge of the customer, the product and the process to evaluate the effectiveness of work instructions and modifies for continuous improvement.

Manages supplier product issues.

Maintains strong understanding of GHSP supplier products. Responsible for investigation of defective part complaints and completion of the Material Complaint Notice. Uses the PTR database and communicates the issue and requirements to the supplier. Prepares product for supplier returns.

What You’ll Get

Great people and great teams produce great outcomes for our customers and the communities where we do business. Joining the GHSP team, you’ll get:

• An opportunity to work with team members who are driven by our four core values:
  • Earn Trust
  • Learn By Doing
  • Work Together
  • Steward Our Legacy
• Family health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Clean, temperature-controlled environments
• Opportunity to grow your career at a company committed to looking internally to fill open roles

Diversity Statement

GHSP’s approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion starts with recognition that all employees have unique differences. This uniqueness creates strength if we embrace the lived experiences and help employees bring their authentic self to work every day. We want all employees to work in an environment that is safe, respected and empowering. As we welcome one another’s differences, we have an incredible opportunity to strengthen our company culture while continuing to foster innovative thinking.

Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Associates Degree in Quality Engineering or equivalent required
• ASQ certification preferred
• 1-3+ years’ experience - Automotive lean manufacturing and quality assurance systems for manufacturing

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.