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SUMMARY The Quality Technician ensures the company's products meet specific quality and safety standards. Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards will contribute to overall success. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Review technical data packages of assigned source inspection lots. Review customer specifications, purchase order codes, and other quality notes from the purchase order. Review and approve Engineering Change Orders (ECO). Review customer Material Returns Authorizations (RMA). Investigate customer and internal failures and corrective action and failure analysis requests. Coordinate and document problem-solving activities, root-cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action (CAPA/8D). Review and assist with Material Review Board (MRB) disposition of nonconforming material. Create quality notifications for nonconforming material in System Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP). Report daily Safety/Quality/Delivery/Cost (SQDC) for the “Quality” portion. Interpret requirements from procedures, specifications, work instructions, travelers, etc. Assists in training final quality inspectors. Perform and participate in periodic quality and process audits. Review x-rays and Destructive Physical Analysis (DPA) reports.
Other duties as required in support of the department and the company SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees. QUALIFICATIONS To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent required. An Associate’s degree in metallurgical, electrical, quality, mechanical studies or equivalent experience is preferred. 1+ years’ experience in quality, inspection, or related manufacturing environment. Experience with completing and reviewing AS9102 FAIRs, including Net-Inspect and Discus.
Experience reading and understanding blueprints, such as Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), and ASME Y14.5M.
Experience with Quality Assurance Systems and Applications, such as ISO 9001 or AS9100. Experience in the aerospace, military, and defense industries or cable assembly businesses preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Active IPC-WHMA-A-620 certification at the manager's discretion and may be specific to work location.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Conversational in any other language preferred.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Statistics: Interpret and analyze numerical data using statistical methods. Basic algebra: The ability to manipulate symbols and equations to find unknown values, express relationships, and model situations. Basic Geometry: The ability to understand and work with shapes, angles, lines, and planes.
JOB SKILLS
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite and SharePoint. Knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP preferred. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including working with cross-functional teams. Excellent attention to detail. Hand dexterity, coordination, and accuracy. Flexibility and the ability to function comfortably in a fast-paced, constantly changing, and ambiguous environment while maintaining a positive team environment. Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer or internal demands.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS As part of their job duties, the employee must sit for lengthy periods while frequently using their hands to handle objects and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds. This role requires specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT A work environment in a manufacturing plant is the physical and social setting where goods production occurs. Depending on the type of product, process, and plant, the work environment may vary in terms of noise, temperature, safety, and demand. Common characteristics of a work environment in a manufacturing plant are the use of machinery and exposure to hazards such as chemicals, heat, dust, or noise, with a culture of teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is dedicated to identifying and reducing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. We are committed to complying with all applicable laws and other environmental regulatory requirements, preventing pollution, and improving our environmental performance in all our global operations. This will be achieved through a comprehensive Environmental Management System that provides the framework for setting and reviewing Carlisle Interconnect Technologies’ environmental objectives and targets. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
ASTM F–2412–2005, ANSI Z41–1999, or ANSI Z41–1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas. Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas. Hearing protection in specific locations. Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.
EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders). TRAVEL Approximately 2% of travel is expected.
