Operations - Quality Technician

Quality Technician
Join our employee-centric company as we continue to lead the Hydrogen Revolution. We believe that providing access to affordable and reliable green hydrogen energy is key to building a world that is sustainable for generations to come. As a Quality Technician, you will have an opportunity to help our clients reduce their environmental footprint on the planet.

• Inspect and approve incoming material by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, manufactured parts for conformity to blueprints, specifications, and standards.
• Inspect a variety of units using measuring/inspection instruments (e.g., micrometers, gauges, and calipers) with proper inspection techniques.
• Make decisions regarding product acceptance per product documentation and company workmanship criteria.
• Document inspection activities on appropriate inspection records.
• Read, interpret, and utilize Quality policies, procedures, blueprints, and other documentation.
• Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) and forms to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Plan and perform internal process audits.
• Support the preparation of operational procedures and instructions in accordance with ISO 9001, 2015/IATF 16949 requirements.
• Assist with generating and submitting Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages per AIAG guidelines.
• Perform dimensional inspections, capability studies, Gauge R&R studies, and audits as needed to support quality concerns, APQP and PPAP.
• Participate in corrective action teams to identify the root cause of a problem and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain transactions related to inspection and nonconforming processes.
• Participate in quality improvement projects for products and processes.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited university or college in a technical field or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment preferred.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading/Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T).
• Capable of performing gage studies.
• Basic AIAG and related quality system knowledge of ISO 9001, 2015/IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 strongly desired.
• Understanding of 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) and lean six sigma preferred.
• Able to maintain confidentiality on products, services, and processes.
• Familiarity with AS9102, First Article Inspection & Final Inspection processes
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Accuracy and attention to detail is highly important
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Effective problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
• Computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook