Quality Technician

Founded by Amherst, the full‑service real‑estate solutions platform, Amherst StudioBuilt™ homes is an innovative approach to home development that utilizes off‑site construction to create new housing supply at scale without sacrificing quality. StudioBuilt homes are constructed at Amherst’s housing studio in Cuero, Texas as well as partner studios across the Southeast and then installed on site. At full capacity, the Cuero facility will create over 250 manufacturing jobs, making Amherst the third largest employer in the area. The StudioBuilt team is comprised of experienced individuals from all trades, working to continuously improve the production process. Quality Technician – Responsibilities Conduct SPC monitoring of inspections performed by various work groups. Compile data for RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Actions) and provide training to personnel on inspection techniques and processes. Assist in developing control plans, inspection plans, and measuring techniques. Work with third‑party auditors (customers and regulatory agencies). Assist in obtaining required quality certifications such as ISO, QS and other pertinent certifications. Write, audit, and maintain SOPs within the Amherst Studio Build SOP Library. Attend and lead Kaizen events. Participate in daily management meetings, including Gemba walks. Collect, analyze, and validate manufacturing inspections. Ensure data is available for customer and agency reviews. Create SOPs for various manufacturing and quality requirements. Generate quality improvement suggestions and develop implementation plans. Enforce internal compliance to control and inspection plans. Work with the onsite construction team to address returns and issues. Participate in continuous improvement projects for the factory and business management. Follow the company’s quality procedures and uphold the highest standards for ethical and professional behavior. Core Competencies Proficiency with software such as MiTek, Reddit and similar. Strong analytical skills to tie data to root cause. Understanding of Lean/6Sigma principles gained through practical application. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present to management. Provide leadership and guidance to business coordinators. Conduct assessments of hourly and manufacturing quality inspection techniques. Pro‑active and effective communication with manufacturing, senior management and customers. Skillful management of difficult conversations in a professional manner. Strong computer skills with proficiency in Excel and other MS Office applications. Self‑motivated, able to multitask, proven success in fast‑paced environments. Team player, able to build positive working relationships across functions, locations, and levels of management. Education and Experience 3–5 years of experience within quality groups and quality inspection. 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including within industrial homes. Experience with construction industry standards. Benefits Our full‑time employee benefits include a competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401(k) match, vacation and sick time including 7 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, and 1 volunteer day. Employer‑paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account), professional career development, and reimbursement. Up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave; up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave. Equal Opportunity Statement Amherst Operating Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr