Quality Technician 3 Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Quality technician III for a family-owned manufacturing company in Wadsworth, Ohio. Individuals in this position will be involved in ensuring that all internal, customer, and specification requirements are met by facilitating the development and completion of all PPAP and FAI documentation and requirements. Involvement in the APQP and New Product Launch processes and cross-functional cooperation are imperative to understanding and ensuring customer requirements are captured and achieved. This role 100% Onsite Shift: 8:00am-5pm Description of Responsibilities:
- Maintain the PPAP and FAI system by ensuring all documentation is completed and retained per Company and customer requirements
- Actively participate in the AS9145 APQP process to ensure the Company identifies and achieves customer requirements on new product launches
- Interact with customers in conjunction with the Quality Assurance Manager, Sales, and Project Manager to identify and achieve customer requirements
- Work with Purchasing to ensure identified customer requirements have been flowed down and achieved by Suppliers
- Lead the development of all PPAP components and oversee the timely and accurate completion PPAPs in accordance with AIAG and customer specific requirements
- Lead the development FMEAs, Control Plans, internal work instructions, inspection guides, quality alerts, and other documentation for existing and new processes and products
- Oversee the completion of First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102 and customer specific requirements
- Coordinate and interact with Customer representatives and third-party inspectors for Source Inspection when needed
- Work with Quality, Production, Engineering and Purchasing to identify and implement lessons learned from new product launches and assist in monitoring ongoing quality performance
- Support Quality Engineers in performing root cause analysis and facilitate the corrective action process to sustain continuous improvement of products and processes
Knowledge / Skills / Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency required
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical field or Business is preferred
- Minimum three (3) years of direct experience with PPAP and First Article Inspection
- Demonstrated knowledge of the APQP process, experience with AIAG standards and AS9145 is preferred
- Additional education, training, and/or certification pertinent to Quality (including ASQ or AIAG) is preferred
- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Systems in a manufacturing environment
- Experience conducting and documenting First Article Inspections per AS9102 requirements, experience with supporting customer Source Inspection is preferred
- Experience creating and compiling PPAPs for the automotive industry in the AIAG standard format
- Working knowledge and detailed understanding of PFMEA/DFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, Gage R&R, Process Capability, Dimensional Reports, Material Test Results, and other PPAP components
- Proficiency in reading engineering and manufacturing drawings and specifications
- Experience with various testing methods and hand measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, indicators, height gages, torque wrenches, optical comparators, and tensile testers
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work to a zero-defect mentality
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Basic proficiency with computers, standard Microsoft Office program suite, Minitab, 1factory
- Must be a US Citizen as some work requires ITAR compliance
We offer a competitive salary, incentive, and benefit plan to eligible employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and 401(k). Equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment as protected by applicable law. We look forward to your application! By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Staffing Solutions Enterprises, StaffMatrix, BV Staffing, and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at