QC Tech.-Laconia 2nd shift SIGN ON BONUS

Position Summary:

The Sr. Quality Assurance Technician role is responsible for all in-process and final inspection and approval of manufactured parts. This role is responsible for all dimensional and visual inspection of in-process and finished parts, the creation of standard inspection documents and final release of product including calibration requirements of equipment.

Essential/Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Following all safety requirements, safety policy and company policy, reporting any observed violation to the superior and hazardous situations to the Safety Committee
• Foster and encourage safe practices on the shop floor
• Actively participate and report work-related safety concerns to the Safety Committee
• Dimensional and visual inspection of all parts to ensure they meet customer requirements. Inspection to include dimensional measurements made via calipers, micrometers, vision systems, etc.
• Responsible for final review and release of customer parts. Includes both dimensional inspection data and visual inspection.
• Identify and segregate all nonconforming materials discovered during inspection.
• Perform acceptance testing as outlined in the standards.
• Perform First Article Inspection and PPAP Inspection per customer requirements.
• Maintain internal calibration procedures for applicable inspection tools.
• Work with Quality Manager & Quality Engineer on inspection system projects such as data collection, implementing SPC, gage R&R, etc.
• Create and maintain standard work for part-specific inspection requirements.
• Create and maintain inspection work instructions as needed.
• Track and monitor inspection times for high-volume parts, as needed.
• Maintains quality files.
• Finds and interprets specifications using the document control system.
• Assist in various measurement studies and cover QA audit area when needed.
• Participate in daily planning meetings and Material Review Board.
• Perform Internal Audits.
• Maintain 6S activities in QC lab; assist in 6S audits, as necessary. 
• Oversee inspectors in the lab, train, and assign work as appropriate.
• Train, mentor, and support other QA Technicians.
• Work closely with Quality Manager & Quality Engineer on FAI submissions, cert filing, dimensional reads, etc. for timely submissions to customers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thoughtful, fair, and even-handed temperament
• Ability to review and interpret customer drawings.
• Experience making mechanical measurements using calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
• Experience performing QA auditing and inspection tasks.
• Experience with developing/documenting procedures is preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining databases is preferred.
• Basic understanding of quality management systems in an IATF16949 or AS9100 is desired.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1-year related experience, preferred.

Individual must be a:

• Citizen of the United States, or
• Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
• Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15.

Physical Demands:

• Vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must pass an eye exam for inspection annually.