The Quality Technician is responsible for acting in the internal quality control process, performing technical coordination of the inspector’s activities, non-conforming product evaluations, overseeing the correct use of the non-conformance records throughout the plant, training new inspectors and developing and maintaining the inspectors SOPs. 

Main Responsibilities

· Oversee the inspection/tester activities, guiding and coaching the inspectors/testers on the correct use of their tools with the goal of always seeking a better product quality. 

· Enforce customer/supplier philosophy throughout the plant.

· Support the repair and the inspection staff on the correct use of any quality records. 

· Audit the plant critical processes periodically, identifying weak points and suggesting possible solutions. 

· Establish a good network with all the supporting areas (Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Etc.) to help on any problem-solving process.

· Collaborate with the Quality Engineers on data collection for higher complexity projects.

· Participate in the analysis of customer returned products whenever necessary. 

· Participate on cross-functional teams to evaluate quality issues. 

• Associate’s Degree in a related discipline required. Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Familiarity with assembly tools and equipment required. 

• Experience in and knowledge of electric motors strongly desired.  

• Familiarity with production planning software and ERP systems desired; Prior SAP Experience preferred. 

• Experience with modeling and tooling software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks helpful. 

• Strong working knowledge of office tools including; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint essential.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities required.

• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills required. 

• Must be eager to learn new technologies and techniques. 

• Must be able to frequently sit and/or stand for long periods of time.