Quality Technician - 2nd Shift, Gear Manufacturing

Dauch; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch is seeking a Quality Technician to join our Newton, NC team on the 2nd shift. The role serves as the technical Quality resource for gear manufacturing and assembly, providing training, audits, containment actions, and process-improvement initiatives.

You will utilize existing procedures and measurement methods, read blueprints, and collaborate with Engineering and Ops to resolve quality issues, support PPAP/PTR tracking, and ensure compliance with internal and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of manufacturing experience with a focus on Quality, preferably in automotive.

Responsibilities

• Conducts training on Quality and EHS systems across shifts.
• Performs product and process audits to ensure compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Collects data to support problem solving and process validation.
• Inspects raw materials and investigates suspect materials or finished goods, initiating containment as needed.
• Documents rework procedures and trains operators on proper rework processes.
• Assists Quality Engineers with tracking PPAP/PTR and management of changes.
• Resolves quality issues and supports cross-functional teams in problem solving.
• Interacts with Engineering and Ops to share knowledge of off-shift activities.
• Presents data to management for decision making.

Skills

Quality systems

SPC

IATF audits

Internal auditor

Blueprint reading

Forklift experience

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

SAP

PPAP

Job description

Dauch is seeking a Quality Technician to join our Newton, NC team on the 2nd shift. The role serves as the technical Quality resource for gear manufacturing and assembly, providing training, audits, containment actions, and process-improvement initiatives.

You will utilize existing procedures and measurement methods, read blueprints, and collaborate with Engineering and Ops to resolve quality issues, support PPAP/PTR tracking, and ensure compliance with internal and customer requirements.