SUMMARY
The Quality Technician / Supplier Quality is a hands-on technical role responsible for two critical quality functions: internal quality operations and supplier-side accountability. This position owns the facility's gage calibration program, manages nonconforming material from identification through disposition, performs incoming inspection on high-risk purchased parts, initiates supplier charge-backs for nonconforming material, and oversees supplier 8D corrective action requests. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager.
Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5am-3:30pm (potential OT on Fridays/Saturdays if business needs dictate)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and execute the in-house gage calibration program per IATF 16949 and MSA requirements.
- Maintain calibration records, status labels, and calibration due date tracking for all controlled measurement equipment and maintain 100% on-time calibration status.
- Perform calibration of calipers, micrometers, height gages, plug gages, ring gages, thread gages, and other hand measurement tools per defined calibration procedures.
- Coordinate third-party calibration for equipment requiring external certification; manage the out-of-house calibration schedule and maintain certificates of calibration.
- Investigate out-of-tolerance equipment findings and assist the Quality Engineer to assess impact on previously measured products and initiate appropriate containment when required.
- Support Measurement System Analysis (MSA / Gage R&R) data collection as directed by the Quality Engineers.
- Identify, tag, and physically segregate nonconforming material in production and receiving areas.
- Initiate, document, and maintain Nonconforming Material Reports (NMRs) in the quality management system.
- Coordinate material disposition decisions with the Quality Engineer: scrap, rework, use-as-is, or return to supplier.
- Manage the nonconforming material hold area; ensure segregation integrity and prevent inadvertent release of nonconforming product.
- Lead and support in-house sort and containment activities during customer concern events and internal escapes.
- Maintain traceability documentation for all nonconforming material dispositions per IATF 16949 records retention requirements.
- Perform incoming inspection on purchased components identified as high-risk or subject to a defined sampling plan.
- Place incoming lots on hold and initiate supplier notification when nonconforming material is detected at receiving.
- Own supplier material disposition for nonconforming purchased parts: determine accept, reject, rework, or return-to-supplier with Quality Engineer input as required.
- Initiate supplier charge-backs for nonconforming material; compile supporting documentation including NMRs, inspection records, dimensional data, and photos.
- Issue supplier 8D corrective action requests for recurring or significant supplier-caused nonconformances.
- Track supplier 8D response timelines and review submissions for root cause adequacy and corrective action effectiveness before closure.
- Provide supplier quality performance data, as required.
- Assist QEs in support of part layouts or PPAP activities.
- Any additional tasks as directed by the Quality Manager.
- Reports directly to Quality Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or technical certification in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred.
- 3-5 years of quality technician or quality control experience in an automotive or precision manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with measurement tools: calipers, micrometers, height gages, thread gages, and plug gages.
- Experience owning or executing a gage calibration program, including calibration records management.
- Experience with nonconforming material identification, documentation, and disposition processes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Familiarity with IATF 16949 or ISO 9001 quality system requirements (preferred).
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with a quality management system (ETQ or similar) preferred.
- Strong attention to detail; organized; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience initiating supplier charge-backs and managing supplier corrective action requests preferred.
- Familiarity with 8D problem-solving methodology preferred.
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or willingness to pursue certification within 18 months of hire preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires the use of proper PPE depending upon the area where working.
While performing the job duties of Quality Technician / Supplier Quality, the qualified person must be able to:
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Bend, reach, kneel, stoop, and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements to operate measurement equipment.
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull material and objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted, or heavier with proper equipment.
- Work in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels, temperature variation, and exposure to machining fluids, oils, and metallic dust. Proper PPE required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Quality control: 3 years (Preferred)
- Calibration: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- ASQ Certification Quality Inspector (CQI) (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Saline, MI 48176 (Required)
Work Location: In person
