What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician position at ALTEK ELECTRONICS, INC.?
Altek Electronics, a trusted source of electronic manufacturing services since 1972, is a comprehensive contract manufacturer serving a broad range of industries. We work with industry leaders supporting a complete product life cycle, from prototype through production and end of life. As a solutions provider with expertise in PCB layout and design, PCB assembly, and upper-level chassis, control panels, and cable & harness assembly, we manufacture products using LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. We use open communication to fulfill our mission of “Value through the eyes of the customer.” Delivering quality products on-time, Altek is certified to AS9100D, our operators are certified to IPC-610, IPC-620 and J-STD, we are ITAR compliant and a Veteran-Owned Small Business.
Please visit our website for more detail and to meet our team. www.altekelectronics.com
Summary
The Quality Technician directly supports Altek’s Mission and Vision through a relentless focus on achieving customer satisfaction supporting the Quality Department to improve the Altek Quality Management System.
Great opportunity for someone seeking a career in Quality Management or Quality Engineering.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Includes the following, other duties may be assigned:
• Provides feedback and continually improves functions and processes throughout the production environment.
• Supports efforts in reducing defects while controlling cost
• Approaches all tasks with a focus on safety
• Aid in RCCA workshops.
• Supports internal and external customers with quality issues
• Provides direction and support for Supplier Quality
• Interfaces with Altek personnel to ensure customer expectations related to quality are being appropriately addressed.
• Employs problem solving tactics & tools as part of everyday activity
• Acts as a resource for Managers, Supervisors and Production personnel for questions that arise pertaining to internal supplier and/or customer related quality issues.
• Provides hands on support relative to quality issues, error proofing opportunities
• Supports customer complaint resolution
• Ability to identify quality related trends
• Contributes to RCCA activities
• Perform PPAP, FMEA, FAIR, Control plans as needed
• Support systems/processes that the Quality department oversees or interfaces with such as:
o QMS, including QMS/POC for ISO 9001 and AS9100
o Customer Complaints
o NCMR
o Incoming Inspection
o Quality related processes and metrics (e.g. defect collection, internal process performance, supplier performance)
- Support Training
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
• Ability to influence others at all levels
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks within specified timeframe
• Knowledge and hands on experience in Quality principles, practices, tools and techniques preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes & procedures
Computer Skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manipulate, interpret, and present data
Education and/or Experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Quality role or Electronics Manufacturing experience preferred.
• IPC 610/620 certified or become certified within an agreed upon time frame.
• Process knowledge in printed circuit board and/or mechanical assemblies is highly desirable
• Minimum experience will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
Working Conditions
Work involves lifting of materials and product up to 30 pounds.
Altek Electronics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or the presences of a non-job-related medical condition, disability, or handicap, however, current openings may involve ITAR restricted hiring practices, and all applicants must be aware of this requirement and are encouraged to consult the latest ITAR regulations regarding restrictions that my apply.
