Job title:  Quality Technician I

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

We are seeking a qualified candidate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong machinist and welding knowledge, as well as excellent writing skills for interpreting mechanical drawings. This role will involve occasional travel to vendor sites for on-site inspections.

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday, 40-hour workweek
• Overtime may be required, including Saturdays

Summary: The successful candidate will have responsibility for product/process verification activities to include auditing as well as verification of purchased components to the requirements of the drawing. This person will be expected to adhere to the Quality Manual as well as documented operating procedures and work instructions. In the absence of procedures and work instructions, the Quality Inspector will assist in the creation of such needed documentation. The Quality Inspector will act as a quality liaison between manufacturing, engineering, quality and purchasing. This position will report to the Quality Manager with a dotted line relationship to production. This position will also prepare ITP’s and will assist in developing Quality procedures and documented processes in preparation for ISO certification.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspection of parts from vendor according to technical specifications.
• Analysis of parts returned from customer with (RMA).
• Open non-conformity records for non-conformity parts and work together with engineering, buyer and/or vendor to create NCR disposition.
• Monitoring NCRs; open and follow up with tasks.
• Measure instruments; calibration control.
• Dye penetrant test  Dimensional and test running inspection over some equipment at the vendor site.
• Customer video call inspection in the Andritz site or vendor.
• Creating and maintaining a Data Book for equipment
• Assisting with inventory
• Implementation/Updating 5S activities across manufacturing sites.
• Vendor and safety audits
• Communicate the results of inspections and put forward corrective suggestions
• Write reports to document deficiencies and errors of products
• Organize written processes and flows for ISO
• Create ITP’s

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of experience in a QC role
• Proven experience as a quality control inspector in the same industry preferred
• Proficient in computer word processing and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong regard for quality assurance according to company standards
• Knowledge in measuring instruments, such as gauges, calipers, taper, profilometer, durometer, indicator, micrometer, threads gauges, etc.
• Reading mechanical drawings with geometric dimension and tolerances.
• Ability to accurately inspect visual and dimensional welding.
• Ability to accurately inspect paint.
• Proficient in creating and managing dimensional reports and check lists for equipment.
• Jigs Validation (poka-yoke)
• Root cause analysis and improve the procedures based on the findings and action plan.
• Develop procedures in the manufacturing process and field services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of SAP system
• Knowledge of Standard ISO 9001

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.