Sr. Quality Technician

jobs-rainbird; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Rain Bird in the United States is seeking a Sr. Quality Technician to ensure incoming materials meet drawings and quality specs before release to production. You will support root cause investigations by collecting and analyzing quality data.

Responsibilities include inspecting raw materials with Vision Inspection Systems, performing statistical analyses, generating DMRs, and maintaining control plans. You will work with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure high

Qualifications

• Associate or Technical degree required.
• Proficiency with Excel and quality data reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of blueprint/drawing interpretation, measurement techniques, and inspection methods.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis, problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Experience using metrology measuring equipment and Vision Systems (Micro-View, Scanners, etc.).
• GD&T experience; able to read and understand drawings.
• Statistical background (e.g., capability studies, Gage R&R).
• Able to write appropriate Work Instructions and procedures.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (English); high integrity, results driven.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of raw materials using special tooling and Vision Inspection Systems.
• Performs statistical analysis of data (correlation, ANOVA, pareto charts, etc.) as required.
• Collects and analyzes inspection, defects and process data to identify trends and recurring problems.
• Generates Defective Material Reports (DMR) for non-conforming materials.
• Responsible for controlling inventory within MRB.
• Performs Gauge R&R studies, DOEs, and assist in process validations.
• Provides data and technical information to support root cause analysis (RCA).
• Ensure control plans and associated documentation are maintained.
• Monitors and reports on quality related issues, scrap, rework levels, and parts per million (PPM).
• Supports supplier quality issues and corrective-action activities.
• Undertakes special assignments as required.
• Contributes and participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Provides technical guidance and support to other Quality Technicians as needed.
• Position requires an individual who is enthusiastic, hardworking and team player.

Skills

Excel & data reporting

Blueprint/drawing interpretation

Data analysis & root cause

Gage R&R & statistics

Metrology equipment

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Technical degree

BS Engineering degree

Tools

Vision Systems

Infinity SPC

Metrology tools

Job description

Overview

The Sr. Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that incoming materials, components, and purchased parts meet established engineering drawings, specifications and quality requirements before being released for production. Senior Quality Technician also provides technical support for root cause investigations by collecting, organizing, and analyzing quality and process data.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections of raw materials using special tooling and Vision Inspection Systems
• Performs statistical analysis of data (correlation, ANOVA, pareto charts, etc.) as required.
• Collects and analyzes inspection, defects and process data to identify trends and recurring problems.
• Generates Defective Material Reports (DMR) for non-conforming materials.
• Responsible for controlling inventory within MRB.
• Performs Gauge R&R studies, DOEs, and assist in process validations.
• Provides data and technical information to support root cause analysis (RCA)
• Ensure control plans and associated documentation are maintained.
• Monitors and reports on quality related issues, scrap, rework levels, and parts per million (PPM)
• Supports supplier quality issues and corrective-action activities.
• Undertakes special assignments as required.
• Contributes and participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Provides technical guidance and support to other Quality Technicians as needed.
• Position requires an individual who is enthusiastic, hardworking and team player.

Qualifications

• Associate or Technical degree
• Proficiency with excel and quality data reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of blueprint/drawing interpretation, measurement techniques, and inspection methods.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis, problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Experience using metrology measuring equipment and Vision Systems (Micro-View, Scanners, etc.)
• GD&T experience, able to read and understand drawings.
• Statistical background (i.e. capability studies, Gage R&R)
• Able to write appropriate Work Instructions and procedures.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis (ANOVA, Correlation test, etc.)
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (English), high integrity, results driven.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Engineering degree
• Experience with “Infinity” SPC system.
• Six Sigma or Green Belt Certification
• Proficiency in Excel
• Bilingual - Spanish

Rain Bird is an equal opportunity employer.