Senior Quality Technician: ISO & Root-Cause Expert

Xylem; Spring Valley (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO package

Generous retirement savings plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Career progression plans

Reward and recognition programs

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Wellness Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Xylem is seeking a Quality Technician to support Spring Valley operations, collaborating with the Quality Manager to meet quality requirements and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include inspections, NCR handling, root cause analysis, and maintaining ISO documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma (BS preferred), 3+ years in manufacturing quality, and experience reading blueprints with GD&T. Strong problem-solving, communication, and self-motivation are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BS Degree in Quality or Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience in quality assurance or similar role.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints with GD&T.
• ISO 9001 or equivalent experience preferred.
• Certifications such as Quality Auditor/Engineer/Green Belt are a plus.
• Quality inspection and auditing experience preferred.
• Ability to create/revise Quality documentation to ISO 9001 standards preferred.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform Incoming and Final Inspections as necessary.
• Address NCRs promptly and keep open NCRs below target.
• Support Shop Floor with Quality-related requests.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive mistake-proofing implementations.
• Complete a 5-Why for repeat or escape non-conformations.
• File and maintain Quality documentation as units are produced.
• Create Certificates of Conformance when needed.
• Make changes to ISO documentation as required.
• Support ISO 9001 audit preparation and other audits.

Skills

Blueprint reading with GD&T

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BS Degree in Quality or Engineering preferred

Tools

ISO documentation management

QA auditing processes

Job description

Xylem is seeking a Quality Technician to support Spring Valley operations, collaborating with the Quality Manager to meet quality requirements and drive continuous improvement. Responsibilities include inspections, NCR handling, root cause analysis, and maintaining ISO documentation.

The role requires a high school diploma (BS preferred), 3+ years in manufacturing quality, and experience reading blueprints with GD&T. Strong problem-solving, communication, and self-motivation are essential.