3rd Shift Quality Technician

Quality TechnicianShift Hours: Fri-Sun 5:30am-6:00pm – If OT is mandatory, it's Mon & Thurs. These are 12-hour days.Work with Quality Engineering and cross-functional team members to improve product quality, process performance and reduce customer issues. (Data collection, analysis, reporting). Report on the key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify opportunities for improvement. Promote a quality culture throughout the manufacturing facility through encouraging and auditing adherence to process requirements.ResponsibilitiesA Quality Technician may be required to support or perform duties related to various focus areas. General responsibilities of different types of areas that may be assigned include but are not limited to the following:Quality Engineering TechnicianSupport quality issues raised by shift production lines to implement real-time Interim Containment Actions and mitigate production continuity disruptionsIssue and train on quality alerts required to ensure conforming product being used as neededAudit/coach on interim containment and corrective actions implementedConduct corrective action trials/pilots with production team membersConduct process and/or production audits for compliance lead corrective action initiatives as necessaryDevelop or report on production process performance metricsSupport the suspect material assessment activities (MRB process).Monitor, evaluate, and report on operation audit data and plant non-conforming product metricsLead problem solving methodology (e.g. 8D, A3, etc.) with cross functional teams to identify, address and implement corrective actions using appropriate problem solving toolsSupport adherence and deployment of production processes as necessary to drive process standardization and alignment with IATF16949 and customer requirementsSupport product qualification activity for new product launches and change management initiativesLead initiatives to review PFMEA and Control Plans for accuracy and compliancePromote a quality culture through periodic quality tool training sessions with shop floor business partnersLead and coordinate supplier part manufacturing trials as necessary.Support quality or engineering hold activities to ensure suspect parts are physically identified and containedOther assigned work as neededSupplier Quality TechnicianResponsible to notify supplier and lead root cause analysis and problem solving activities with the supplier related to supplier quality issues and communicate status with applicable cross-functional team members.Lead and coordinate supplier part manufacturing trials as necessary.Maintain the MRR (material rejection report) log.Communicate with suppliers to address concerns and improve the ATC-Supplier relationships.Facilitate and coordinate return and shipment of non-conforming material to suppliers.Support the suspect material assessment activities (MRB process).Communicate, evaluate, and approve supplier PPAP requirements.Monitor key supplier performance metrics provide reports as appropriateWork with Purchasing partners to support product continuity issues, evaluate alternative part qualification requirements, and/or escalate supplier containment or corrective action roadblocks.Support quality or engineering hold activities to ensure suspect parts are physically identified and containedOther assigned work as neededQuality Systems TechnicianMaintain the knowledge of relevant requirements based on internal changes (process and product technologies) and external changes (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AIAG core tools, and Customer Specific Requirements (CSR)).Lead or assist with internal, external, and customer audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up activities.Plan, gather and analyze information related to an internal audit program and produce reports.Conduct process-based and risk-based audits to identify gaps, drive improvements, and maintain certification requirements Plan, perform, and lead Quality Management System (QMS) audits in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.Deliver training and provide guidance on QMS processes, tools, and auditing.Initiate, facilitate, and monitor root cause analysis and corrective actions associated with audit findings to ensure timely resolution and compliance.Maintain controlled quality documentation, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, procedures, and work instructions.Other assigned work as neededQualificationsAssociates degree in a manufacturing, design, quality, or related field; or 2 or more years related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to read and understand component and/or assembly drawings.Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.Ability to understand and follow standard work or technical instructions.Preferred QualificationsASQ Certified Quality TechnicianHas a detailed knowledge of Industry standard problem solving and lean toolsStrong understanding of IATF:16949 requirements and quality system methodologiesATC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)