Quality Assurance Technician - Harahan
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Description
Responsibilities:
- Performs inspections for new products, incoming materials, and critical orders as required
- Documents non-conforming product and ensures containment measures are implemented
- Leads Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA) meetings as well as preventive action efforts with various departments
- Makes consistent and principle-based decisions using data, standards, and defined quality tools to disposition non-conforming product Performs technical audits and documents observations and/or opportunities
- Supports the development and/or updating of product specifications
- Creates and/or improves the documentation of processes and procedures
- Provides urgent support to production and effectively elevates issues as required
- Participates and assists in the implementation or maintenance of the quality training program
- Supports critical success factors and continuous improvement initiatives Maintains equipment calibration and calibration logs
Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in a technical field or equivalent industry experience
- Proficiency in standard computer software
- Basic understanding of the following: quality concepts, quality tools, probability, statistics, calibrations, and metrology
- Passion for learning and growth with a demonstrated record of self-management
- Proven track record of making consistent, logical, and objective decisions using good judgment
- Ability to assume good intentions and exhibit trust in workplace relationships
- Strong analytical, critical, and problem-solving skills
- Sense of urgency and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Desired:
- Work experience in a manufacturing quality environment or plastics injection molding
- Professional quality certifications (ASQ, QAI, etc.)
- Excellent listening and communication skills, with strong ability to solicit buy in