Quality Technician

Mansfield, OH
Full Time
Experienced
IDEAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, a 122-year-old, independent American manufacturer of high-power, specialty electric motors, generators, power systems and controls seeks an experienced Quality Technician who is a highly organized self-starter capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-discipline team environment with the ability to manage competing priorities to achieve company goals while upholding a culture of ethics, integrity, and excellence in everything we do. This position is based in our facility in Mansfield, Ohio reporting to the Quality Control Manager, plays a key role throughout our product lifecycle through design, supply, manufacture, and customer application for both manufactured products and aftermarket services.

OVERVIEW:  The Quality Technician plays a key role supporting the product lifecycle through design, supply, manufacture, and customer application for both manufactured products and aftermarket services.  This full-time role is charged with being an active Quality presence on the Ideal Electric production floor and assisting the Quality Compliance & Assurance Manager in ensuring Quality processes are fully integrated.

IDEAL ELECTRIC CONFORMANCE STATEMENT
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
  • Represent the company with respect by conducting business in a professional and ethical manner
  • Interact professionally and respectfully with customers, suppliers, and other employees 
  • Complete assigned work in compliance with policies and procedures, and within deadlines, with or without direct supervision; when required, record and maintain accurate records pertaining to work performed   
  • Apply job knowledge and safety and quality training in all aspects of work
  • Closely adhere to safety and security standards and procedures
  • Work effectively as a team contributor and, work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations
  • Provide world-class customer service and customer-facing skills

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Conduct quality in-process, incoming, and first piece inspections on production floor.
  • Be an active quality department presence on the production floor.
  • Maintain calibrations on test and inspection equipment.
  • Review supplier material certifications and quality documentation for compliance.
  • Address quality issues with suppliers when needed.
  • Assist with internal corrective action and warranty claim investigations.
  • Assist in the development of work instructions and procedures when needed.
  • Assist with management of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and conflict minerals management when needed.
  • Audit manufacturing departments against released manufacturing processes, procedures and assist in the identification and resolution of manufacturing quality issues.
  • Creation, implementation, and management of quality control plans, including verification of proper use of inspection forms.
  • Maintain quality records (i.e. inspection reports, test reports, oven charts, material test reports)
  • Participate in 3rd party audits  and customer audits as needed.

                            
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
  • High School diploma or certified equivalent
  • 5+ years’ experience in a Quality-related role is preferred.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a related technical area is desired, but not required.  Years of working experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Experience with problem-solving and root cause analysis.
  • Demonstrated continuous improvement expertise.
  • Experience with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
  • Must be able to properly use/read Micrometers, Calipers, Tape Measures, Thread Gauges, Snap Gauges, and other inspection equipment.
  • Faro Arm experience is desired but not required.
  • Must be able to read drawings and other technical data.
  • Detail oriented with strong record-keeping and organizational skills and familiarity with basic MS Word/Excel is required.
  • US citizenship is required in this role.
  • Must have strong communication skills.
  • Experience with ITAR requirements is desired, but not required.
  • Teamwork approach with excellent communication skills
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
  • Exceptional attention to detail and time-management skills


WORKING CONDITIONS AND WORK HOURS
  • Daily minimum of 8 hours. Weekly 40-hour minimum.
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours, overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
  • Travel may be required (likely 25% or less). Must be able to travel throughout the United States and abroad. Must have the ability obtain and maintain a valid passport and US-issued driver’s license.
  • This position generally operates in a professional office environment with frequent availability on the production floor.  


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee:
  • is regularly required to talk, hear, read, and write/type.  
  • is frequently required to stand, sit, climb, or balance, and walk throughout all areas of the facility; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  
  • must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.
  • must maintain a driving record that is acceptable for coverage under the company’s insurance policy.
  • must exhibit specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.


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 of the position.


** ADDITIONAL JOB-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Although rare, occasional travel may be necessary in this position.  In such cases, the employee may be required to:
  • obtain and maintain a valid passport and US-issued driver's license
  • maintain a driving record that is acceptable for coverage under the company's insurance plan
BENEFITS 
  • Competitive wages
  • Comprehensive benefits package:
  • Life insurance
  • Group health insurance, including Health Savings Account option
  • Dental & vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution
  • Paid time off
  • Ten paid holidays/year



DISCLOSURES
Ideal Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.  Ideal Electric is a drug-free workplace.  This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Management reserves the right to assign, reassign, or change duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.


 
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