Senior Quality Technician

Avon Technologies plc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Generous paid time off

Competitive Compensation Package

Learning and Development Opportunities

Bonus Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Supplemental plans

Company-paid life and AD&D

Job summary

Avon Technologies plc is seeking a seasoned Quality Inspector to perform complex inspections of materials and products, lead MRB activities, and drive CAPA and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires reading blueprints and GD&T, plus strong experience with precision measurement tools and CMMs. You will train technicians, coordinate inspections, and support internal and regulatory audits across global operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 4+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints/drawings/specifications, including GD&T.
• Proficient with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques.
• Experience supporting non-conformance, MRB, and corrective actions.
• Ability to train others and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex receiving, in-process, and final inspections to drawings and specs.
• Serve as technical contact for inspection methods and criteria.
• Train and mentor Quality Technicians and inspectors; verify inspection results.
• Use advanced measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM) to verify conformance.
• Lead first article inspections, lot acceptance testing, and customer/government inspections.
• Document non-conforming material and support MRB disposition.
• Lead root cause investigations and CAPA activities (5 Why, 8D, Fishbone).
• Analyze quality data and report trends; elevate recurring issues and risks.
• Develop and revise inspection procedures, checklists, and control plans.
• Manage calibration status and support calibration program.
• Support audits and maintain ISO 9001, DCMA, and customer requirements.
• Support NPI, process validation, and engineering changes from a quality perspective.
• Lead or participate in Kaizen and continuous improvement.
• Adhere to safety procedures and promote safety/quality culture.

Skills

Blueprints & GD&T reading

Precision measurement

Training others

Independent work

CAPA / MRB processes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform complex receiving, in-process, and final inspections of materials, components, and finished products to drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Serve as the technical point of contact for Quality Technicians and operators on inspection methods, acceptance criteria, and quality standards
• Train, mentor, and coordinate daily work for Quality Technicians and inspectors; verify the accuracy of their inspection results
• Use advanced measurement and test equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM, or similar) to verify product conformance
• Lead first article inspections, lot acceptance testing, and customer or government source inspections
• Identify, segregate, and document non-conforming material; lead MRB preparation and disposition support
• Lead root cause investigations and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) using tools such as 5 Why, 8D, and Fishbone
• Analyze and report quality data, including scrap, MRB, non-conformance, and defect trends; elevate recurring issues and risks
• Develop and revise inspection procedures, work instructions, checklists, and control plans
• Manage calibration status of inspection equipment and support the calibration program
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits and maintain compliance with ISO 9001, DCMA, and customer requirements
• Support new product introduction, process validation, and engineering changes from a quality perspective
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities
• Follow all safety procedures and promote a strong safety and quality culture
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in a related field preferred
• 4+ years of quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications, including GD&T
• Expert proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection techniques
• Experience supporting non-conformance, MRB, and corrective action processes
• Proven ability to train others and work independently with minimal supervision

We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in theUKandNorth America .At Avon Technologies, we recognize that our success relies on the collective efforts of our talented team. As an organization, we welcome individuals who embody our #FIERCE company values - fearlessness, integrity, excellence, resilience, collaboration, and the ability to execute.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Flexible Schedule
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Supplemental plans
• Company-paid life and AD&D

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws. U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens. To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s). The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position. The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $22.52 - $35.86 per Hour. The final salary offered to a 5successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.