PURPOSE: 

We are looking for a Quality Technician to join our composites processing support team at Andersen’s Bayport, MN facility. The primary focus of the Quality Technician will be to verify and test product for conformance to specification, train operators on customer requirements and measurement equipment, provide advanced testing and inspection, maintain quality documentation, and assist the production and engineering groups in the development and maintenance of stable and capable extrusion processes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform line audits to verify finished goods based on performance specifications

• Make go/no go decisions on questionable product

• Communicate, document, and help train operators on quality requirements

• Provide support and training on measurement tools and equipment

• Perform advanced product testing (shrink, impact, material property, etc.) as necessary

• Work with leads, supervisors, technicians, engineers, and other support members to communicate and correct quality issues as necessary

• Participate in process improvement and problem-solving activities

• Review of first article samples and coordination of sample collection and testing

• Participates in the QMS auditing process and helps develop modifications as necessary

• Work with customer (assembly partners) to resolve customer concerns

• Assist in the development and verification of new test standards and equipment to meet the changing and growing customer requirements

• Audit extrusion paperwork to ensure all necessary documents are being filled out to ensure material traceability

• Participate in the Material Review Board and Tier I/II meetings assisting in conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions

• Responsible for processing and transacting internal Non-Conforming Material (NCM)

• Analyze run charts data using SPC methodology

• Audit QA Station documentation, functional gages, control plans, roadmaps and other job aids ensuring they are correct and up to date while correcting any deficiencies

• Perform product testing (dimension, material and appearance) and provide first article data and reports to Quality Engineer in necessary format(s) as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Evidence of responsibility for verifying product conformance to specifications either in a quality or production role

• Must be able to work with and communicate both verbally and written to all levels of the company

• Demonstrated ability to multitask, and work in a fast pace flexible environment

• Desire to continue to grow and develop personally

NICE-TO-HAVE QUALIFICATION AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Experienced in the area of document creation and control

• Experience in an extrusion environment

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and present recommendations in a clear, concise, and logical manner

• Knowledge and experience with quality systems, statistical process control, process capability and lean manufacturing tools