Quality Technician

The Quality Technician supports the execution and continuous improvement of quality processes across the Rosenberg Plant and Distribution Center. Working closely with Production Distribution Center Operations Engineering Supply Chain and other functional teams this position helps ensure that incoming materials work-in-process and finished products meet internal requirements customer specifications and applicable quality and regulatory standards before release or shipment.

The Quality Technician performs inspections maintains quality records manages nonconformance documentation supports root-cause investigations and corrective actions and helps sustain the companys Quality Management System. This position serves as an important connection between quality engineering requirements and shop-floor execution by ensuring that established quality processes are consistently followed accurately documented and effectively maintained.

The Quality Technician ensures that quality activities and decisions are supported by complete and accurate information reinforcing the principle that Data is the Source of Truth. The position also supports Engineering Quality and Compliance initiatives that contribute to WireCos operational objectives and Five-Year Strategic Growth Plan.

The Quality Technician must exhibit and proactively motivate others in the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our teams strength
• Accountable celebrates our successes learn from failures avoid excuses and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent acts in the interests of others approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined takes initiative share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking challenging the status quo

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the effective implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 applicable API Q1 requirements company procedures and customer specifications.
• Execute established quality processes to verify that materials and products meet internal customer regulatory and contractual requirements before release or shipment.
• Perform receiving in-process final and pre-shipment inspections in accordance with approved procedures specifications control plans inspection plans work instructions and customer requirements.
• Use appropriate inspection testing and measurement equipment to evaluate product characteristics and document inspection results.
• Verify product identification labeling packaging preservation quantity reel condition and traceability before product release or shipment.
• Identify suspect or nonconforming material and initiate appropriate containment segregation and material-hold activities.
• Maintain accurate identification status and physical segregation of held rejected rework scrap and other nonconforming materials.
• Initiate document track and support the timely closure of Nonconformance Reports.
• Coordinate nonconforming-product disposition activities including rework scrap return and use-as-is dispositions within established procedures and approval-authority requirements.
• Support First Article Inspections Production Part Approval Process requirements and related quality documentation when applicable.
• Perform or support routine root-cause investigations using approved problem-solving methods including 5 Why analysis.
• Support corrective and preventive actions by documenting assigned activities monitoring completion dates and verifying implementation.
• Escalate significant or recurring quality compliance traceability or product-release concerns to the Quality Manager and appropriate operational leadership.
• Support internal customer regulatory and certification audits by assisting with preparation participation documentation corrective-action tracking and follow-up activities.
• Maintain complete and accurate inspection records test results quality records work instructions forms and other controlled documents.
• Ensure traceability of materials work orders inspection results and quality records throughout the manufacturing and distribution processes.
• Track analyze and report assigned quality performance indicators including nonconformances customer issues scrap rework first-time yield material holds and recurring defect trends.
• Compile quality data and identify trends patterns and recurring issues requiring further review or corrective action.
• Support supplier-quality investigations documentation containment and follow-up activities as assigned.
• Assist with updates to Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses control plans inspection plans work instructions and risk assessments.
• Support the implementation and standardization of quality processes across manufacturing and Distribution Center operations.
• Assist with training employees on new or revised quality procedures inspection requirements documentation practices and process controls.
• Communicate inspection results nonconformances containment requirements and quality concerns clearly and promptly to Production Distribution Center Operations Engineering Supply Chain and leadership.
• Participate in continuous-improvement activities focused on product quality process capability waste reduction standardization and operational effectiveness.
• Support additional manufacturing engineering compliance and quality activities at the Rosenberg Plant and Distribution Center as assigned.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology Quality Manufacturing or a related technical field or a minimum of two years hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial quality environment
• Experience supporting manufacturing warehouse or distribution operations.
• Basic knowledge of quality inspection root-cause analysis corrective-action containment and nonconformance processes.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders drawings specifications procedures inspection plans acceptance criteria and customer requirements.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or a comparable Quality Management System.
• Ability to use basic quality measurement testing and inspection equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word and Outlook.
• Ability to accurately enter maintain analyze and report quality data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with production employees technical personnel and leadership.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities records and follow-up activities.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to product quality safety accuracy and data integrity.
• Ability to work independently within established procedures and escalate matters that exceed assigned authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in wire wire rope metals fabrication or another industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting both manufacturing and distribution center operations.
• Familiarity with API Q1 requirements.
• Experience with Production Part Approval Processes First Article Inspections control plans and quality documentation.
• Experience supporting internal customer certification or regulatory audits.
• Experience using enterprise resource planning systems such as JD Edwards.
• Experience using electronic Quality Management Systems such as Intelex.
• Experience creating or maintaining quality dashboards performance reports and data-tracking tools.
• Familiarity with Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and other risk-assessment methods.

Additional Information :

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in office warehouse shipping receiving and manufacturing environments.
• Must comply with all company safety requirements and properly use required personal protective equipment which may include metatarsal safety footwear safety glasses hearing protection gloves and other designated equipment.
• Must be able to work safely around powered industrial equipment stored materials production machinery testing equipment and vehicle traffic.
• Must be able to sit stand walk bend reach and move throughout warehouse and production areas for extended periods.
• Must be able to visually inspect products labels documentation and measurement results.
• May occasionally be required to lift carry push pull or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.

Tools Systems and Equipment

• Standard office equipment including computers keyboards telephones and multifunction copiers.
• Quality measurement testing and inspection tools required for assigned responsibilities.
• Testing and measurement equipment associated with wire and wire-rope manufacturing.
• Enterprise resource planning Quality Management Systems documentation reporting and data-analysis software.

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a post-offer background check.  A criminal conviction will not be an automatic bar to employment.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time