Process Quality Technician IV

Position Title: Process Quality Technician IV

Job Summary:

The Process Quality Technician IV plays a critical role in ensuring product quality and process effectiveness within the manufacturing environment. This position supports production by managing non-conforming material, leading quality audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis and data-driven decision-making.

This role combines advanced metrology, laboratory testing, and process quality expertise with strong cross-functional collaboration to enhance production performance and ensure compliance with quality standards such as AS9100.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitate movement of materials into and out of the Met Lab

• Manage disposition of non-conforming material, including repair, inspection, and release to production

• Lead internal quality audits for existing and new production processes

• Conduct root cause analysis on non-conforming products and implement corrective actions

• Recommend and lead process improvement initiatives based on data and quality findings

• Monitor daily production activity and engage with technicians to improve process health and quality outcomes

• Document and standardize process improvements to ensure consistency and compliance

• Prepare samples and perform metrology and laboratory testing (mechanical, dimensional, magnetic)

• Operate specialized equipment (e.g., hardness, tensile, resistivity testing, CMM as needed)

• Collect, record, and analyze test data for product evaluation

• Prepare customer-required dimensional reports in compliance with AS9100 or similar standards

• Support product development efforts related to measurement methods and dimensional requirements

• Participate in site-wide improvement initiatives and special projects

Additional Requirements:

• High School diploma required

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in quality, manufacturing, or laboratory environments

• Experience with metrology and laboratory equipment (CMM preferred)

• Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality management systems

• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze complex and unique production issues

• Ability to lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions

• Ability to perform complex technical assignments with minimal supervision

• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and supporting environmental initiatives

• Anticipates customer needs and drives proactive quality improvements

• Demonstrates ownership of process quality and production outcomes

• Builds strong relationships between Quality and Production teams