Quality - Testing

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is seeking a Quality Tech to perform product performance testing in Quality Laboratories, ensure compliance with sampling and testing programs, and lead quality improvements. The role includes audits, testing, scrap control, and supporting production line teams as needed.

The position requires 1–3 years in a quality role in manufacturing, strong mechanical aptitude, and proficient MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a Quality related role in Manufacturing.
• Mechanical aptitude – ability to understand basic mechanical concepts and relationships.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to read Calipers, Micrometers and Prints.
• High School Diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• 2 to 3 years of Quality related roles.
• 1 year experience with Microsoft Software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily Quality Audits and Quality Tests and focus efforts on the problem areas.
• Support Quality activities in Fabrication and Assembly Areas to help cover members of the team during first piece inspections, EOLAs and containment actions during the shift.
• Provide feedback to management on resolution of current issues.
• Liaison between Production and Quality.
• Support projects to improve processes and address corrective actions.
• Quality Equipment Operation.
• Assist in creation of MCPs and MCIs and that these are included in SOP.

Skills

Quality testing

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.

Quality Tech will do product performance testing with equipment and machines at the Quality Laboratories to ensure quality products and comply with the sampling and testing regulatory program (all water heater models, all DD Cooktop models, all subassembly parts and Supplier’s parts, analyze products failed on the field “autopsy”, shipping test to audit packed products, others as necessary). The position is responsible for all Quality Audits and Tests to assure customers are given a quality product on schedule, and leading Quality improvement activities. Also, this role is responsible for controlling scrap and leading teams to resolve top Quality issues. In this role you must be able to support associates and supplement the group’s labor force as needed on the production line.

Responsibilities

• WH – Tanks Capacity test.
• WH – Tanks Hydrostatic test.
• WH – Tanks Cycling Pulsation test.
• WH – ATM Input rating test.
• WH – ATM Combustion test.
• WH – ATM BOC test.
• WH – ATM Storage heater temperatures test.
• WH – ATM Flue Gas temperature test.
• WH – Electric PAIT test.
• WH – ATM Bending‑Axial load‑Pressure test for corrugated tubes.
• WH – ATM & Electric – Continuity, Hipot and ground bond test.
• WH – All models (ATM and Electric) – Product audit.
• DD Cooktop – All models (Electric and Gas) – Product Audit.
• DD Cooktop – All models (Electric and Gas) – End of Line test.
• DD Cooktop – All models (Electric and Gas) – Blower test verification.
• DD Cooktop – All models (Electric and Gas) – manifold Leak test.
• WH – All models (ATM and Electric) – Vibration test.
• WH – All models (ATM and Electric) – Incline Impact test.
• WH – All models (ATM and Electric) – Drop test.
• Responsible for executing all products performance testing to comply with the Regulatory Test program.
• Conduct daily Quality Audits and Quality Tests and focus efforts on the problem areas.
• Support Quality activities in Fabrication and Assembly Areas to help cover members of the team during the first piece inspections, EOLAs and containment actions during the shift.
• Provide feedback to management on resolution of current issues.
• Liaison between Production and Quality.
• Support projects to improve processes and address corrective actions.
• Quality Equipment Operation.
• Assist in creation of MCPs and MCIs and that these are included in (SOP).
• Identify quality issues and troubleshoot to resolution with the production team.
• Proper communication with the Quality team members.

Required Qualifications

• 1‑3 years’ experience in a Quality related role in Manufacturing.
• Mechanical aptitude – ability to understand basic mechanical concepts and relationships.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Computer literate.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and lead in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Positive work ethics and attitude; willingness to learn and meet expectations of the various assignments.
• Dependability; demonstrate and maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and generate testing reports.
• High School Diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• 2 to 3 years of Quality related roles.
• Must be able to read Calipers, Micrometers and Prints.
• 1 year experience with Microsoft Software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise and/or working knowledge of Fabrication and Assembly Areas.
• Expert with Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Working Conditions

• Physical working conditions: Wear safety attire or proper PPE daily.
• Usually work indoors. All areas may not be temperature controlled.
• Physical demands include bending, stooping, twisting, lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling.
• Handling and lifting of parts or materials – minimum of 50 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Appliances participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail].