Job Description
Job Description
Job Title : Quality Technician
Department : Quality
Reports To : Operations Manager
Job Status : Full-time
FLSA Classification :
Non-Exempt
Schedule :
7 a.m. – 4 : 30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. Friday
Salary Range :
$50,000 - $60,000 annually
Tectran Manufacturing Inc. is an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of air, hydraulic, and electrical systems for the transportation industry. The primary market focus includes the heavy-duty tractor trailer and bus industries. Our commitment to quality and durability assures us a leading-edge in product designs and superior performance for demanding market applications. We hold several patents and make it a practice to listen closely to the needs of the customer.
Job Summary
We are currently looking for an individual to contribute their first-rate skills as Quality Technician in our Quality Department. This position includes the responsibility of examining and evaluating raw material, assemblies, and finished goods from overseas suppliers. The candidate in this position will play a role in the continuous development and improvement of Tectran’s Quality Management System. The successful candidate must be proactive, results-driven, self-motivated, and dedicated to excellence.
Responsibilities :
- Participate in improving our products, processes, equipment, and methods by performing inspections, testing, and evaluations
- Supervise compliance to all standards and specifications including ISO-9001, DOT, FMVSS and SAE standards as well as product regulatory requirements to Calif Prop 65, Reach, GADSL, RoHS, TSCA, and Conflict Minerals Reporting
- Facilitate non-conforming material (NCMR) disposition. Contain stock; coordinate rework activity (includes training, quality alerts and visual aids). Verify conformance to customer requirements. Support Material Review Board (MRB)
- Assist in handling all customer returns for warranty including failure analysis, corrective action resolution with suppliers and / or Production and final dispositions.
- Facilitate correction action procedure (CAR); support interim action, root cause, corrective action, preventative action, and implementation. Perform verification
- Develop and update inspection protocols and / or functional inspections on incoming materials, assemblies, and finished goods
- Create, revise, distribute, and file manufacturing instructions, standard procedures, process specifications, forms, and visual standards; ensuring the latest revision is controlled and used
- Write Technical Product Specifications and Data charts as needed for use in marketing and customer communications
- Communicate with our domestic and foreign suppliers regarding product evaluations and quality concerns
- Perform additional tasks that may be assigned by management
Education & Experience :
Associate degree, Trade School, and / or Quality Inspection Certification preferredAt least two (2) years’ experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience in injection molding (preferred)Experience in machining (preferred)Experience working with ISO 9001 or other comparable Quality SystemsExperience with product-failure analysis and material evaluationsExperience with using inspection equipment, like CMM, optical comparators, hand measurement toolsElectro-Mechanical equipment experience a plusCAD experience a plusRequired Skills & Abilities :
Understanding of Manufacturing and Assembly ProcessesRead and interpret blueprintsAbility to problem-solveUse various precision measuring devicesSolid verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work effectively with management, other associates, customers, and suppliersComputer proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteA commitment to the concept of “doing it right the first time.”Safety Responsibilities :
Employee will be required to wear the provided PPE per the role requirementsFollow site safety and any department specific protocolsReport safety hazards or potential safety hazards to reporting SupervisorAttend company safety meetingsPhysical Requirements :
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to walk the operations floor on a regular basis without difficultyStand and bend without difficultyLift up to 50 pounds at a timePerks :
Opportunities for growth and advancement within the companyPTO and 10 Paid Holidays (annually)Health, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, and various voluntary insurance coverages401(k) program with a company matchWellness program$500 referral bonusTECTRAN is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.