Quality Technician

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION The essential functions of this position while meeting or exceeding annual goals and objectives are as follows:

• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of IMMI products, with strong focus on product integrity, reliability, regulatory compliance, and adherence to specifications.
• Perform daily start-up and in-process audits on foam injection (first-shot weight checks, ratio verification, part measurement, and production release) and welding stations (weld spot location/size verification per AWS, ASME, and ISO 9606-1 standards).
• Collect and analyze production and incoming material data using quality tools (Minitab, Excel) to enable statistical process control, supplier/material release decisions, dimensional verification, KPI reporting, and control chart maintenance (e.g., np-chart, X-bar & R charts).
• Monitor internal rejects and scrap levels; identify and stop out-of-control processes when repetitive defects or excessive scrap occur.
• Support containment activities (internal/external), issue quality alerts, certify/identify quarantined material shipments, and collaborate on multidisciplinary root cause analysis and countermeasure implementation teams.
• Assist with calibration/verification of measuring equipment (including block gage checks) and participate in Gage R&R (GR&R) studies.
• Manage the quarantine area: execute ERP transactions, generate reports on days-on-hand and total cost, and actively participate in material review board (MRB) meetings.
• Conduct shop floor process audits, including 5S compliance, work instruction adherence, process parameter checks, and dock audits.
• Review and update core quality documentation as needed (PPAP, FMEA, SPC, control plans).
• Perform lab destructive testing on production samples to validate conformity (e.g., checks for lack of fusion, incomplete/excess penetration, internal cracking) per internal procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager, on an as needed basis.

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school with +2 years experience; or three to five years’ experience in a related quality position.
• Background must include experience in a quality position with manufacturing processes in a production environment with proven experience developing quality audits, quality control and quality inspections that were tied to measurable goals.
• Good understanding of BOM levels and structures; able to read mechanical parts drawings. Strong knowledge of product features, technical drawings, GD&T, applications, and functions.
• Familiarity with industry standards, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and quality core tools such as FMEA, PPAP, SPC, and MSA.
• Proficient in the use of precision measurement instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM).
• Solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret and analyze quality data and documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with strong organizational capabilities.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and experience with quality-related tools/software such as PDM, Outlook, Smartsheet, and SPC tools.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, vendor contract standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Must comply with all legal, safety, and corporate quality policies and procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.

• Measurement Tools:
  Calipers, micrometers, CMM, height gauges, dial indicators
• Quality Software:
  Minitab, Q-DAS, Excel (SPC functions), ERP/MES platforms
• Frameworks/Methodologies: PPAP, APQP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D
• Standards Knowledge: IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 9606-1, AWS Standards, AIAG Core Tools

• Problem Solving
• Project/Program/Process Management
• Functional Core Tools
• Product Awareness

• Knowledge;
  Job function
• Delivery;
  Quality and Productivity
• Communication & Leadership; commitment & motivation, and Communication & Professionalism, and Teamwork

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds…