Senior QA/QC Inspector

Exyte; Burlington (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diversity and inclusive workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity employer

Job summary

Exyte is seeking a Senior Quality Technician to ensure our products meet quality and reliability standards. You will collaborate across production, engineering, and management to drive continuous process improvements in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

The role requires hands-on metrology, calibration, and QA tool usage, with a focus on safety, documentation, and effective communication. A CQI/CQT or equivalent certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to safety, quality and improvement.
• Proven experience as Quality Technician in manufacturing environments.
• CQI/CQT certifications are a plus.
• Hands-on experience with metrology and calibration systems.
• Knowledge of QA tools: FMEA, SPC, 8D, among others.
• Analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety- and quality-first culture across production.
• Develop and implement quality control methods to meet standards.
• Monitor quality metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Suggest/process improvements for safety and product quality.
• Maintain quality documentation, procedures, and inspection reports.
• Inspect incoming, in-process, and final products with calibration tools.
• Document inspection results and identify deviations from standards.
• Calibrate tools (calipers, micrometers) and process equipment.
• Oversee disposition of non-conforming material, including purchased items.
• Perform quality audits and assess adherence to procedures.
• Assist root-cause analysis and corrective actions for failures.
• Communicate quality issues with production, eng, and mgmt.
• Stay updated on quality trends and tools; train staff on procedures.

Skills

Quality control

Metrology

Calibration

FMEA

SPC

8D

Cross-functional

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

ASQ CQI/CQT certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Calibration equipment

Metrology instruments

Job description

Discover your exciting role

Our people are our success. As one of us, you will contribute to engineering excellence for the high-tech markets of the future, including semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. At Exyte, you will be part of a global community of challenge seekers who are ambitious and passionate about innovation. Together, we will build on our company’s long history and keep on leading the way to a better world.

Discovering your exciting role

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Senior Quality Technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our products/services meet the established standards of quality including reliability, usability and performance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement quality improvement initiatives, resolve quality-related issues, and drive continuous process improvements throughout the organization.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Promote and continuously reinforce a culture where safety and quality are paramount.
• Assist in developing and implementing quality control methodologies to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Monitor and analyze quality performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Suggest and implement process improvements to enhance safety, product quality and operational efficiency.
• Assist in developing and maintaining quality documentation, including test procedures and inspection reports.
• Utilize various measuring instruments and equipment to perform incoming, in-process and final product inspections.
• Accurately document and analyze inspection and test results, identifying deviations from standards.
• Calibrate hand tools such as calipers and micrometers, as well as process equipment such as pressure and temperature gages.
• Oversee the control and disposition of all non-conforming material, including purchased material.
• Perform quality audits and assessments to evaluate adherence to procedures.
• Support the analysis of product failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate effectively with production staff, engineering teams, and management regarding quality issues and improvements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in quality tools and methods.
• Train employees in quality standards, processes and procedures.

Show your expertise

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk and listen.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Sit and work on a computer for potentially long periods of time.
• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping and physical presence in production areas.
• Safety glasses, ear protection, steel/composite toed shoes, and other required PPE must be worn in the production areas.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Show your expertise

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree or vocational training in Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience as a Quality Technician or similar role within manufacturing.
• Quality Technician certification (e.g., ASQ CQI or CQT) is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with metrology and calibration systems.
• Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) is a plus.
• Experience with quality assurance tools and techniques (FMEA, SPC, 8D, etc.) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.

What can you expect

The work environment characteristics include periodic noise increases when in the manufacturing facility, although the office environment is usually quiet and respectful. Safety glasses and other required safety protection should be worn when out in the manufacturing facility, which may vary depending on the area you are working/visiting.

Exyte US, Inc. is proud to be an Affi­monitive Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to celebrating diversity and supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Contact

For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Clinton Crellin via E-Mail at [e-mail].