Quality Technician

Quality Incoming Materials Inspector

Are you a professional looking to expand your career with an industry front runner in the Houston, TX region? Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer!

Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise in our industry leading team of automation professionals.

As a Quality Incoming Materials Inspector, you will analyze complex production and quality trend data to identify and solve problems. You will devise sampling procedures and designs, and develop systems for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and specification criteria data. You will perform economic implication analyses, prepare reports of findings, and carry out complex implementation and training assignments. You will complete and maintain quality inspection programs for incoming, in-process, and final assembly material and product inspections. Additionally, you will conduct complex audits to determine the acceptability of quality process controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform Quality Inspection specific to work area and product type in the manufacturing process.
• Ensure usage of the existing non-conformance reporting system for efficient non-conformance management.
• Document process/product non-conformities in the system, and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Lead the investigation of non-conformance reports using the 8D Problem Solving Methodology.
• Provide technical support for issues related to Analytic products, solutions and production.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities related to product, processes, and quality system.
• Track and prepare monthly reports for internal quality performance metrics.
• Participates in formulating quality standards, policies, programs, plans, procedures, and practices. Leads and coordinates with area supervisors and group leads to insure efficient production and quality.
• Performs and guides others in deploying and improving quality discipline and culture.
• Shares best practices across functional areas, affiliate locations, and/or various business units or locations.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, products, and methods using tools such as DOE, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing.
• Maintain and Analyze Key Performance Indicators and Cost of Quality data to identify recurring trends and drive improvement actions to reduce internal and external failure costs.

Expectations:

• 5-7 years' Experience in Quality-related position in a manufacturing environment.
• Associates or technical degree in Engineering or related field (preferably Electrical or Mechanical Engineering).
• Experience with multi meters, calipers, micrometers, thread gages, pin gages, and optical comparator.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software or similar business logistics application.
• Experience with incoming inspection of parts.
• Experience with sheet metal and busbar fabrication (shearing, stamping, forming, welding, tapping, painting, and plating).
• Experience with electrical wiring standards, methods, and testing.
• Experience interacting with and improving suppliers in a practical manner.
• High level of proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interpret technical part drawings and specifications.
• Previous work experience in an ISO 9001 certified company
• Ability to interpret electrical controls and distribution wiring schematics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with results driven approach.
• Proven track record of driving continuous quality improvement in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

We offer:

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.

Additional Information:

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.

When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With over 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers' performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Join the team!