Quality Assurance Technician

SUMMARY

As an employee/owner at MEC, you will provide support to manufacturing operations or Quality Engineering by tests and / or inspection of products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates collected data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as deemed necessary.

Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or standards in order to inspect or test product throughout the manufacturing processes to determine if it is fit for conformance or customer requirements. This can include dimensional, attribute, performance, mechanical or chemical characteristics.

• Records test data, applying statistical process control procedures where applicable.

• Document reports to validate or identify details for deviations from existing standards, where and when required.

• Support calibration of tools and gages as required.

• Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.

• Operates various types of measurement equipment required to evaluate product conformance (i.e. various coordinate measuring machines, profilometer, hardness tester, optical comparators, various gages (calipers, micrometers, protractors, etc.)

• Leads and/or supports gage R&R or related measurement system analysis activities as required.
• Coordinate activities related to Material Review Board (MRB) or supports as directed.Leads containment activities and/or supports sorting activities as requested for external or internal sorts as directed by the quality department leadership.
• Leads or supports audits as requested by quality department. This includes but not limited to various ISO audits as well as product audits at various stages of the manufacturing process.

COMPETENCIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company Culture/Core Values

Embraces and fosters key elements of MEC's culture. Understands, demonstrates and seeks to promote MEC Pride. Is viewed a role model of the culture.

Customer Focus

Anticipates and identifies internal or external customer needs. Takes action, as needed, to raise customer issues to the proper level. Ensures the delivery of exceptional customer service. Continually searches for ways to increase customer satisfaction.

Results Orientation

Develops new ideas for our products and services. Takes initiative to continuously improve the quality of our products, services or processes. Sets high personal standards and holds self accountable for achieving them. Follows through on commitments. Conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure. Persists despite obstacles and opposition.

Communicating Effectively

Listens carefully and attentively to others. Seeks to understand the perspectives of others. Writes effectively using appropriate grammar, punctuation and syntax. Follows-up and keeps others well informed to ensure effective teamwork.

Builds Collaborative Relationships

Maintains the highest standards of ethics in all business relationships. Builds relationships based on trust, integrity and mutual respect. Values each individual's uniqueness and point of view. Addresses conflict openly and effectively seeking win-win solutions. Participates actively and constructively as a team player.

Working Efficiently - Maximizes productivity by managing time efficiently. Being well organized and using technology wisely. Effectively manages multiple assignments and competing priorities. Actively participates or leads meetings to address business issues.

Job Knowledge & Individual Effectiveness

Demonstrates the functional knowledge and skills required to perform this specific position effectively (i.e. sales, customer support, research, etc.). Proficient in use of technology skills to effectively perform current position responsibilities.

Problem Solving/Decision Making

Systematically gathers and analyzes all critical information to uncover the underlying cause of a problem. Applies sound logic to reach valid conclusions. Proposes pragmatic solutions to problem situations. Seeks input from others as needed to enhance decision quality. Makes timely and sound decisions. Understands and uses appropriate problem solving tools.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school preferred but not required; five years experience in manufacturing or engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply mathematical concepts to the degree necessary.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to determine product status based on test & inspection results.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have or be willing to learn: Blueprint reading as applicable to manufacturing of metals, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) Statistical Process Control (SPC) Measurement Techniques (Metrology) Computer Application basics (Windows, Spreadsheets, etc.) Coordinate Measuring Machine applications (CMM-Romer) Ability to work with people (Team Player)

Physical Demands AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.