Quality Technician - Location TapeMaster, Troy, Mi

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionQuality Technician/CMM ProgrammerReports to: Quality ManagerStatus: Non-ExemptLocation: TapeMaster - Troy, MI 48083 Summary of Position:Quality Technician is critical in ensuring that machined components meet all customer specifications, engineering drawings, and established quality standards. This position will perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections using precision measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM) to identify and resolve any quality issues that may arise. This position is essential to maintaining customer satisfaction, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with company Quality Management Systems (QMS) and industry standards. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this position successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.Shall adhere to all safety, health and environmental procedures, policies and practices (Employee Handbook)Shall support company's expectations through establishing guidelines for management of the process of manufacturing and quality process management systemShall be a key person in the internal auditing of companies procedures and writing evaluations with options for correction for the managements reviewKey Accountabilities:Inspect and test material and manufactured parts ensuring they meet customer specifications; this includes dimensions, safety and functionality. Tools used: calipers, micrometers, CMM equipmentRead and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints and specificationsIdentify and separate non-conforming material in accordance with company procedureWork closely with machinists and supervisors to resolve quality issues that may ariseComplete an accurate record of first article inspection, inspection reports, quality documentation, and production recordsWork with Quality Manager on needed equipment upgrades and programming updatesAccept or reject finished products and communcation inspection results with production teamEnsure compliance with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and any other applicable quality standardsDocumentation control for physical and digital libraries to be set up and governed for plant access to QMS forms and proceduresMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work environmentSkills/Competencies:Personal computing skills with knowledge of MS Office Suite and QMS systemsBasic math knowledgeProblem Solving/Analytical SkillsStrong communication skills - both written & oralBlueprint/Engineering drawing readingGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)CMM Programming in PC-DMISCritical knowledge of QMS systems and CMM programmingAbility to identify urgent and/or emerging problems, identify alternative corrective actions, and engage appropriate colleagues in problem resolutionEducation Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalentCertified Quality Inspector/Technician Certification (CQI or CQT) preferredAssociates in related field preferredExperience Requirements:Five (5) years or more of experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)Three to five (3-5) years of CMM programming preferredThree (3) years of experience in a manufacturing setting (specifically automotive and aerospace)Physical Requirements/Work Environment:The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to regularly sit, stand, walk for extended periods of timeWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to work on a personal computer, monitor data, initiate actions through email or phoneIncumbents are frequently required to spend time in plant setting up equipment/fixturing which may require climbing, stooping, and standingThe above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement for all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements.