Senior Quality Technician

Job Description Job Description Senior Quality Technician Columbia Station, OH $27-$30/HR The **Senior Quality Technician **ensures compliance with required quality standards by maintaining quality documentation and inspection results, managing the gauge calibration system, and identifying continuous improvement and cost-saving opportunities. Senior Quality Technician Responsibilities: Act as a backup contact for internal and external quality issues, partnering with the Quality Manager, Engineering, and Operations to resolve customer concerns. Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance; communicate with suppliers to obtain corrective actions and ensure action plans are implemented and maintained. Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for internal and external quality issues. Maintain calibration standards and records for all gauges, including employee- and customer-owned gauges. Update PPAP information as requested and participate in APQP and Quality Department meetings. Read and interpret blueprints; conduct first-piece, final, and receiving inspections. Complete the SBP-10 Nonconforming Product Process and manage deviations in the Quality Manager’s absence. Assist with customer requests, FMEAs, and check sheets; support internal and external quality reporting and resolution. Perform capability studies, analyze quality data, and manage, maintain, and conduct MSA studies at required intervals. Maintain quality system records and apply established quality processes and supporting documents. Use Microsoft Excel, Word, other software, and the ERP system. Support ISO 9001 and IATF/TS 16949 process and documentation training. Collaborate with colleagues and comply with company environmental, health, and safety requirements. ,Senior Quality Technician Qualifications: Associate’s degree or preferably 3 years of experience in a position with similar responsibilities and job knowledge. Mechanical and mathematical aptitude. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work with quality inspection, calibration, and documentation processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and ERP software. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds. You should be proficient in: 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method) ISO 9001 Certification Experience PPAP Process Experience ISO 14001 Certification Experience Root Cause Analysis