Senior Quality Technician: Process Improvement

Rain Bird Corporation; Steele (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rain Bird Corporation is seeking a Senior Quality Technician to support product quality, process control, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation. You will analyze quality data, maintain standards, and manage ECO/PCO processes while coordinating audits and MRB activities.

The role requires hands-on testing (MFI, FTIR, DSC), calibration management, and strong collaboration across departments to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience with quality tools and problem-solving methods.
• Knowledge of calibration systems, MSA, and Gage R&R.
• Experience with quality management systems and audits.
• Hands-on polymer testing experience (MFI, FTIR, DSC).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quality and process data to identify trends and drive CAPA actions.
• Develop, revise, and maintain quality standards, procedures, and inspection docs.
• Coordinate qualification activities for new materials and process changes.
• Manage ECOs and PCOs to ensure documentation and implementation.
• Conduct routine process audits and inspections for compliance.
• Maintain calibration systems and records for instruments.
• Support MRB activities and disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Support employee training on quality requirements and testing procedures.
• Participate in internal and external audits and maintain QMS compliance.

Skills

5 Why Analysis

Pareto Analysis

Cause-and-Effect Diagrams

FMEA

MSA

Gage R&R

Data analysis

Polymer testing

Calibration systems

Reading drawings

Excel

Quality documentation

Tools

InfinityQS SPC Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Rain Bird Corporation is seeking a Senior Quality Technician to support product quality, process control, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation. You will analyze quality data, maintain standards, and manage ECO/PCO processes while coordinating audits and MRB activities.

The role requires hands-on testing (MFI, FTIR, DSC), calibration management, and strong collaboration across departments to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.