Quality Technician: QC & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Technique, Inc Jobs; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Professional Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Technique is seeking a Quality Technician to join our Jackson, Michigan facility reporting to the Quality Manager. You will inspect and measure components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, create quality records, and assist with dispositioning nonconforming product.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in engineering technology and 3–5 years of hands-on quality control in manufacturing, with GD&T knowledge and ISO 9000 environment experience; familiarity with PolyWorks, CMM

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree preferred in engineering technology or other technical field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• Three to five years of hands‑on experience in quality control related to manufacturing or engineering
• Beginning knowledge and working experience utilizing GD&T
• Experience in an ISO 9000 environment
• Experience with laser inspection (PolyWorks), surface plate & height gages, profilometers, optical comparators, thread gages, pin gages, micrometers, calipers, bore gages, and angle gages
• Experience with SPC (Minitab) and calibration (GAGEpack) preferred
• Root‑cause analysis skills and understanding of problem‑solving tools (5-why, fishbone)
• Proven ability to read blueprints and understand component and assembly prints/part drawings
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and strong computer knowledge (Microsoft Office)
• Deadline and detail-oriented with strong time management skills; ability to multi‑task on various projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Inspect and measure parts – Inspect and measure components and finished products to determine compliance with engineering requirements using precision measurement equipment
• Create and maintain quality records – Create and maintain records, data, and metrics containing all pertinent information necessary for quality assurance
• Disposition nonconforming product – Assist with dispositioning nonconforming product and issuing Quality Alerts as needed
• Develop procedures and coordinate quality compliance – Develop procedures, processes, and coordinate efforts for quality system compliance
• Lead continuous improvement projects – Participate in and lead quality and continuous improvement projects with a goal of continuous process, system, and product improvement
• Work with customers and vendors – In coordination with account managers and the purchasing department, work with customers and vendors on quality-related issues and to develop and improve product
• Program and operate CMM software – Complete basic or beginner-level programming of PolyWorks and additional CMM software; use optical comparator, protractor, radius gages, and feeler gages
• Use handheld measurement devices – Teach and use handheld measurement devices such as micrometers, calipers, height stands, and related tools
• Prepare process inspection plans – With assistance, prepare process inspection plans (control plan check sheets) addressing customer-identified special or key characteristics and determine appropriate inspection methods and frequency
• Navigate E2 and maintain job documentation – Log time in E2, log in and out of jobs, navigate E2 to find information related to current, future, or past jobs, and understand in-process data sheets, job folders, job travelers, and receiver numbers
• Maintain safe and organized work area – Follow all safety procedures and rules including PPE requirements, keep work area clean and organized (5S), understand product flow and proper staging areas, and complete all required safety training including lockout/tagout, First Aid/CPR/AED, and hazardous communication
• Multi-task across concurrent projects – Manage multiple projects and jobs simultaneously, demonstrating a sense of urgency, positive attitude, and ability to adapt to schedule changes and shifting priorities

Job description

Technique is seeking a Quality Technician to join our Jackson, Michigan facility reporting to the Quality Manager. You will inspect and measure components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, create quality records, and assist with dispositioning nonconforming product.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in engineering technology and 3–5 years of hands-on quality control in manufacturing, with GD&T knowledge and ISO 9000 environment experience; familiarity with PolyWorks, CMM