Senior Quality Technician

Joyce/Dayton Corp; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyce/Dayton Corp. seeks a Senior Quality Technician to support development, implementation, and maintenance of quality and inspection systems. The role ensures Joyce/Dayton products meet internal and external requirements and reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor.

Responsibilities include conducting quality reviews, leading QMS audits, maintaining document control, and driving corrective and preventive actions while coordinating with multiple departments in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required in a technical field or related area.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Six Sigma Black or Green Belt is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality systems databases and inspection methods.
• Lead audits and maintain Quality Management System records.
• Coordinate with departments to monitor quality performance.
• Evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment and analytical tools.
• Initiate corrective and preventive actions and track effectiveness.
• Assist in production part approval process and analyze drawings for procedures.

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Tools

FMEA

Job description

Job TitleSenior Quality TechnicianShiftShift 1 (United States of America)SummaryThe Senior Quality Technician will assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of prevention-oriented quality and inspection systems to ensure Joyce/Dayton products and processes meet or exceed internal and external requirements. This office, hourly position reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor.Job DescriptionEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Develop and maintain current quality systems databases, initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluationConduct routine quality reviews with each department to monitor quality performance.Perform quality systems development in coordination with the Dayton office pertaining to work standards, guidelines, programs and special projects.Establish programs to evaluate precision and accuracy of production equipment, testing and measurement of analytical equipment and facilities.Maintain Document Control records.Lead auditing of the Quality Management System.Own and maintain Quality Planning Checklist.Assist in assessing gaps in quality performance.Manage production part approval process.Analyze and interpret engineering drawings, data, manuals, and other material to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures required for products/services.Initiate corrective and preventive action requests as required.Performs internal quality audits and plays a key role in third party audits.Critical Skills:Trustworthiness- We earn trust through honesty, integrity and reliability.Adaptable- We are able to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment.Approachable- We are open minded, friendly, engaging, understanding and empathetic; being comfortable engaging in challenging conversations.Curious- We improve the organization by seeking information and knowledge to continually grow and learn and reduce moments of uncertainty and ambiguity.Minimum Qualifications:Associate’s degree in a technical field.Minimum 5 yrs. experience in a manufacturing environment.Lean Manufacturing experience.Six Sigma (Black or Green Belt) is a plus.Certifications in CQT and ISO standards are a plus.Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with all team members.Results-oriented and dedicated personality with proven creative and critical thinking capabilitiesStrong analytical skills to resolve difficult problems effectively by determining root cause, establishing corrective action plans and implementing long term solutionsExcellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and possess attention to detail.Strong leadership and planning skills.Strong computer skills required to conduct data analysis and develop requisite processes.Skilled experience with basic quality tools – FMEA, APQP, PPAP and 8D.Knowledge of metrology tools and practices commonly found in machine shop environments.Experience with and understanding of Machining preferred.Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods standing.Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.Time TypeFull timeJoyce/Dayton Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.