Quality Technician Job at Owens Corning (Winchester)

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for maintaining quality assurance processes and recording and analyzing data. They will lead in development of Control Plans and process documentation as well as problem solving efforts. They will play an active role in the development of quality assurance procedures and will be actively involved in process improvement efforts to ensure that product meets specification and customer expectations. The Quality Assurance Technician will work primarily in the manufacturing environment. This includes but not limited to collecting metric data points, analyzing quality data, applying quality tools and fundamental statistical methods to process control and improvements. This role also documents procedures, file quality paperwork, perform product safety audits, assist in reporting quality issues and participate as an active and constructive member of the quality team.

Job Responsibility

Participates in internal process and product audits
Perform various levels of inspection: incoming receiving, in-process manufacturing and finished goods process audit
Input data pertinent to quality database systems for capturing, analyzing, and providing timely and accurate reporting and corrective actions
Determine from blueprint and specifications the dimensions, finishes, processes and methods of inspection, precision measuring instruments, gauges, tools and set-up required for checking surfaces and variations
Helps in the development an application of effective quality product and process plans to ensure full compliance of product standards, specifications, and quality system requirements
Participate in the implementation of product quality improvement initiatives to reduce process variation and prevent defects
Use quality tools to troubleshoot, identify and analyze problems to the true root-cause level, and work with the appropriate teams to implement solutions
Support activities to build quality into the product through process and system improvements, proactive planning, and responsive reactions to emergencies
Actively lead Yellow Lean & Yellow Six projects to lean out processes and improve overall COQ performance
Lead Kaizen events on manufacturing floor with crosses functional teams
Train employees on QA tools and techniques as required
Takes responsibility for quality functions for a product line such as customer claims investigation and reporting, new product launch activities, in-process defect reduction activities
Perform customer and supplier visits as required, including presentations of quality data
Determines disposition of finished product by collecting, classifying, analyzing, and interpreting production and quality data
Identifies raw material condition by collecting material samples
conducting inspections and requesting testing as required
Documents finished product status by recording and summarizing raw materials, in process, and finished product inspection and physical test-data
updating quality assurance reports
Determines acceptability of rework by conducting inspections and physical tests of reworked product
Maintain safe and clean work environment

Requirements

Associate Degree Preferred will consider Tech School or High School graduates with the right skills and experience
Prefer ASQ certifications (CQI & CQT) or ability to obtain certifications within 1 year
Prefer Yellow Lean & Yellow Six certification or ability to obtain certification in 1 year
Kaizen Facilitator certification highly desired
2-4 years of manufacturing experience (millwork, automotive or metals preferred)
Experience with auditing and inspection of product and processes
Ability to be a certified Forklift operator
Regular attendance and timeliness
Follow all operational and safety SOP's
Requires strong knowledge of (FMEA, PDR's, RMA, FRC, MRB's, PPAP's, & R&R studies
Knowledge of manufacturing processes (including assembly, fabrication, and glazing)
Ability to establish and maintain a neat organized work environment
Ability to use computer equipment and software applications (MS-Office Products)
Ability to use calibrated measuring equipment including a comparator, caliper, weight scales, height gauges, micrometers, etc.
Ability to solve shop problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, squares, and square roots
Knowledge of safety and security measures when utilizing equipment and materials
Ability to provide extended flexible work hours
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Good communications skills both written and verbal
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail required
Good technical/mechanical aptitude
Good follow-up skills
Working knowledge of Control Plans and Process Flow development

Nice to have

ASQ certifications (CQI & CQT)
Yellow Lean & Yellow Six certification
Kaizen Facilitator certification
millwork, automotive or metals manufacturing experience

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