Quality Technician

Quality Technician

Location: Whitleland, IN

Job ID: #73068

Duration: 6+ months contract

Pay Range: $38-45 - W2 hourly

The deadline to apply is 09/18/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Onsite Supplier Quality & Continuous Improvement (3PL Operations)

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite in Whitleland, IN

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30PM EST; with potential OT.

Travel Requirements:

• Travel to Bloomfield Connecticut required during the first month

• Approximately 1-2 weeks of travel

• Expenses covered

Job Summary:

This role is a hands-on, site-embedded quality and continuous improvement resource supporting supplier quality execution within a 3PL warehouse distribution environment. The contractor operates as a performance integrator across receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping, with accountability for improving supplier accuracy, reducing defects and damages, and strengthening post-shipment customer outcomes. Success is defined by measurable, sustained improvement driven through real-time problem solving, disciplined root cause analysis, and strong partnership with partners, 3PL operations, and suppliers.

Core Responsibilities

· Collaborates with 3PL operations and partners to assess and improve operational quality through direct floor engagement. This includes identifying and documenting supplier defects, damages, and Tier II–IV non-conformances, while ensuring adherence to supplier quality standards, packaging requirements, work instructions, and product-specific specifications. The role emphasizes audit readiness and QMS discipline without relying on inspection as the primary control.

· Leads root cause analysis of supplier and 3PL-related quality failures, including nonconformance, receiving errors, shipping escapes, and customer complaints. Using structured problem-solving methodologies and specific tools, the contractor works across stakeholders to define, implement, and track corrective and preventive actions that eliminate issues at their source and improve overall distribution flow.

· Performance monitoring is a core requirement, with responsibility for tracking, analyzing, and communicating supplier quality and execution KPIs such as supplier defects, order accuracy, damage rates, OTIF, returns, and claims. The contractor supports scorecards, dashboards, and visual management, translating data into clear actions that drive execution and accountability on the warehouse floor.

· Continuous improvement is delivered through collaboration with and 3PL teams to lead Kaizen events, process improvements, and standard work updates. Lean principles are applied to reduce waste, improve flow, and stabilize processes, with improvements aligned to safety, quality, cost, customer expectations, and service level agreements.

Role Differentiation

• This is not a traditional quality audit role. The contractor functions as a connector across 3PL operations, operations, and 3PL quality teams, customers, and the Operations Excellence (OPXL) framework. The focus shifts from inspection-heavy activity to disciplined use of data, ownership of root causes, and sustained corrective action. Strong performance is demonstrated through embedded collaboration in daily operations, leadership of metrics and corrective action reviews, behavioral change driven by data-based evidence, and sustained improvement in KPIs and customer confidence.

Required Competencies

· The role requires a strong understanding of warehouse and distribution center processes, proficiency with quality tools and data analysis, and demonstrated capability in root cause analysis, lean methodologies, and KPI management.

· Experience with QMS, SOP governance, and audit readiness is essential, along with strong documentation discipline.

· The contractor must effectively influence without authority, coach and challenge teams constructively, collaborate cross-functionally, and maintain a strong customer service mindset grounded in the impact of warehouse execution on the customer experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 35-50 lbs unassisted

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and movement throughout the warehouse

• Ability to work safely in an active distribution environment

• Steel-toed or hard-toe footwear required

• PPE required (vest and additional PPE provided onsite)

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience of relevant work experience.

• High school diploma

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Continuous Improvement

• KPI Reporting & Scorecards

• Quality Management Systems (QMS)

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Supplier Quality experience

Nice To Have:

• Agile Methodology

• Audit & Compliance experience

• Lean Manufacturing

• Logistics/Supply Chain experience

• Six Sigma

• Supplier Performance Management

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law.

Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices ( .

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