Quality Technician

Last date to apply:We are continuously accepting applicationsAs Quality Technician at Husqvarna Construction in Columbia, SC, your success is critical for quality control of material and processes used in the manufacture of segments, core drills, and blades and ensuring conformity with established practices and standards.RESPONSIBILITIESInternal Auditing of Quality System (QMS) (60% total)Conducts process audits and follow up closure of open auditsEnsures timely and accurate data collectionSupports department in the root cause analysis and corrective actions for audits findingsPerforms Receiving inspectionProvides immediate feedback to production areas concerning process deviationsQuality Testing and Administration (20% total)Metallographic and Destructive Bend testingPerform in-process product testsAssists in performing first article inspectionsBack-up for Blade Final Inspection and SegmentSupport Team in Document Control- Training, Tracking and DistributionSupport Team in containment and sorting of in-process non-conformancesExternal Customer / Supplier Quality Support (20% total)Containment of non-conforming productSorting of non-conforming materialReporting of evaluation results to Quality Engineer / Quality Manager and or purchasing as appropriate, as well current statusPost-Corrective Action Follow-upPosition-specific CompetenciesRespond quickly and work at faster pace than normal, while getting resultsAble to work with and through teams to get resultsStrong Mathematical aptitude, including, all units of measure, common fractions and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Effective Oral and written communication skills, with ability to collaborate and influence cross functional teams.CRITICAL FUNCTIONAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGEStrong quality systems knowledge ISO 9001 :2015Strong measuring tool application and practice knowledge, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges and optical comparatorsStrong production process and Quality principles knowledge -Lean, Root Cause, 8D etc.Ability to interpret Data and create charts and graphsIntermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointKnowledge of SAP systemsEDUCATION & EXPERIENCEHigh School or G.E.D. equivalent, CQA / Associate Degree PreferredMinimum of 3-5 years' Quality Auditor experience or equivalent Manufacturing Quality experience.WORKING CONDITIONSFactory environment with noise, dust, etc.Some heavy, repetitive liftingDaily, weekly, monthly and annual deadlinesWe offer:Competitive compensationBenefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance at date of hireA 401(k) with matching and no vestingAn employee purchase discount on Husqvarna productsAn education assistance programPaid parental leavePaid holidaysPaid vacation and sick timeHusqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr