What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Quality Technician position at Stant?
Stant is hiring for an Advanced Quality Technician located in the Connersville area.
Company Overview:
Stant, founded in 1898, is a global leader in design, engineering and manufacturing of fuel systems, fuel caps, radiator caps and thermostats. Stant sells directly to the OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in the automotive and industrial markets with key customers that include General Motors, Stellantis, Daimler, Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Plastic Omnium, Detroit Diesel, and Harley Davidson. Stant has vending, engineering, and manufacturing presence in the US, Mexico, China, and Europe. Revenues in 2017 were $300M and employment topped 950 associates. Stant is headquartered in Connersville, IN and has a satellite office in Rochester Hills, MI.
Advanced Quality Technician Key Functions:
The Metrology / Lab Technician is primarily responsible for the measurement and evaluation of test parts in Mechanical Testing using specialized equipment and analysis techniques. The Technician will prioritize incoming workload to ensure continuous operation of the lab and deliver timely measurement results.
- Calibrate instruments and equipment for conformity with specifications.
- Conduct necessary quality inspections using CMM, smartscope and other measurement equipment and techniques.
- Assist with problem solving and root cause analysis / corrective actions to address issues found during inspections.
- Maintain accurate documentation of quality inspection results.
- Ensure outgoing products are in compliance with required specifications.
- Assist with training and instruction for production operators in QA measuring procedures.
- Develop and maintain calibration procedures and work instructions
- Provide management with detailed quality reports as required – daily, weekly, monthly, etc.
- Maintain plant equipment and gauge calibration schedule within budget.
**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
- Five (5) years’ experience in metrology / lab calibration, quality, manufacturing or engineering.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Quality Management System knowledge and experience [IATF16949, ISO-9001, and/or ISO 17025].
- Experience with CMM, Optical comparator, and Contour Trace equipment
- Familiarity with dimensional inspection gages
- Advanced print reading skills
- Basic math skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal work instructions
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Exhibit, promote, and encourage open, effective communication within and across departments and facilities.
- Be enthusiastic, hard-working, results oriented with a can-do attitude.
- ASQ Certification preferred
Work Environment:
- Fast-Paced Manufacturing