Job Description

Quality Technician

The quality tech is responsible for identifying and implementing systematic solutions to quality issues and to enforce the highest standards of quality management. Quality Tech’s will own the continual development and adherence to the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO9001:2015 and take a lead role in problem solving with internal and external processes.

Job Functions:

With guidance use deep analytical thinking and resources available, identify and solve quality problems (fit/finish, appearance, functional) for a specific assigned production or manufacturing area (manufacturing, assembly, etc)

With guidance responsible for the quality of the completed assembly, manufactured parts, and / or supplied parts.

With guidance monitor quality key performance indicators and promote improvement in area

Lead / coordinate problem solving focusing on short & long term sustainable solutions

Interface with team members from other departments and external organizations when necessary

Manage change points with supplier, manufacturing and design within assigned area of responsibility

Develop and improve quality standard work as necessary

Develop and assure compliance of quality system improvements

Travel Requirements:

• No travel is required for his position (Travel expenses paid by Bastian Automation)

Required Qualifications and Preferred Skills:

• Associates Degree or higher in Engineering or similar Technical field or 2+ years of equivalent professional experience in Quality Engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in one or more manufacturing / assembly areas (metal forming, paint, assembly, etc)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience with Project Management, including responsibility for creating schedules and tracking milestones for both short (week/month) and long term (12-24 month+) projects
• Experience in Quality Engineering /Quality Control managing completed assembly & supplied parts
• Working knowledge and experience with Toyota Quality Systems, including QIMS, SQAM
• Experience utilizing data and investigative tools to analyze and prioritize causes in order to implement countermeasure
• Experience working with outside suppliers and vendors, including bid specification, project management, buyoff and Implementation
• Experience with Supplier Quality/Process Improvement
• ISO 9001:2015 experience
• A Level I Quality Tech is fully trained and self-sufficient on one area of quality inspection (assembly, manufacturing, shipping / receiving).
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls.

About Bastian Automation:

Bastian is a trusted material handling automation integrator supporting distribution and manufacturing operations across the automotive, aerospace, tire and wheel, and other related industries – helping them work smarter, scale faster, and deliver with confidence.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation / Holiday Pay
• Paid Volunteer time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events

Bastian Automation does not work with outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.