Quality Assurance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for conducting inspection, verification, and quality assurance activities related to incoming materials, work-in-process, and finished products. The ideal candidate takes pride in producing quality work, maintains a strong safety focus, and thrives in a team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Inspect incoming, in-process, and finished materials against specifications, control plans, and customer requirements.

· Identify and contain nonconforming material, and verify corrective actions are effective.

· Prepare PPAP/ISIR documentation to support new product launches and engineering changes.

· Audit manufacturing and inspection processes for compliance with procedures and customer requirements.

· Maintain equipment calibration and support process capability and Gage R&R studies.

· Drive root-cause problem-solving and collaborate across production, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· High School Diploma or GED.

· Two to three years of experience in a manufacturing environment; metal fabrication experience preferred.

· Strong mathematical skills, including fractions, decimals, geometry, and basic trigonometry.

· Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Ability to read and interpret blueprints, customer drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements.

· Experience using precision measuring equipment.

· Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

· Associate degree in Quality, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.

· ASQ certification or equivalent quality-related training and experience.

· Experience with:

o FMEA

o Control Plans

o PPAP / ISIR

o First Article Inspection (FAI)

o Statistical Process Control (SPC)

o Process Capability Studies

o Gage R&R Studies

· Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and quality management systems.

· Knowledge of welding processes and weld inspection techniques.

· Experience with MRP/ERP systems.

Experience using portable CMM equipment and CAD-based measurement systems, including Faro or Romer arms.

Founded in 1951 by Lou and Gwen Snelling, Snelling is a staffing and recruiting pioneer, bringing innovative solutions to the industry. Although headquartered in South Carolina, our Mobile office is a locally owned and operated, award-winning branch leveraging nearly 70 years of proven performance. The experts at Snelling have what it takes to solve your complex staffing challenges or find the job opportunity you seek quickly and efficiently.

Company Description

Founded in 1951 by Lou and Gwen Snelling, Snelling is a staffing and recruiting pioneer, bringing innovative solutions to the industry. Although headquartered in South Carolina, our Mobile office is a locally owned and operated, award-winning branch leveraging nearly 70 years of proven performance. The experts at Snelling have what it takes to solve your complex staffing challenges or find the job opportunity you seek quickly and efficiently.