Quality Control Technologist

Job summary

The Quality Control Technologist inspects incoming components against technical drawings and resolves quality issues in collaboration with vendors and internal teams. They also design custom inspection fixtures and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and engineering documentation.

Job details

Zaber is looking for a Quality Control Technologist to join our Incoming Quality Control (IQC) team. In this role, you will be the first line of defense, ensuring that all received components meet our specifications. Your primary focus will be on inspecting incoming components, verifying them against technical drawings, and resolving quality issues. The IQC team collaborates with external vendors, product managers, engineers and our internal machine shop to resolve technical issues. We drive continuous improvement in engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, part manufacturability, and overall workflow. Zaber makes cutting-edge, precision robotics for industry-leading customers at industry-leading lead times. Our mission is to lower the barriers to precision motion control and automation, enabling our customers to advance science and technology. Through your role, you will advance this goal by ensuring our components remain of high quality, allowing the rest of Operations to build and sell products that perform as expected. As a QC Technologist, you will: Partner with product managers, the Sustaining Engineering team, and the internal machine shop to resolve recurring quality issues, improve engineering drawings, enhance part manufacturability, and optimize processes in the QC department. Design and develop custom inspection fixtures, jigs, and gauges using SolidWorks to streamline inspection processes and improve measurement accuracy. Act as one of our technical points of contact for external vendors regarding non-conforming parts and in-process troubleshooting. Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), request Corrective and Preventive Actions, and work collaboratively with suppliers to resolve root causes of defects. Perform detailed visual, dimensional, and functional inspections with precision instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, CMM, etc.) You’re the ideal QC Technologist if you have: A Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or proven hands-on experience in related fields. Hands-on experience in a Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or machine shop environment Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, capabilities, and common defects for metal and plastic parts, and a high level of competence in reading engineering drawings An aptitude for building relationships and collaborating with others to solve complex problems Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. You notice when something is not right and are enthusiastic about finding the root cause and making improvements. The following experience would be considered an asset: Understanding of machine shop workflows, routing, and operations and/or manufacturing cost estimating or quoting. Familiarity with complex GD&T standards Programming or operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM). Managing vendor relations and onboarding Evaluating or troubleshooting electromechanical system components, such as motors, PCBs, lead screws, and belt drives Recruiter Role Details: The starting wage for the role is $35-$49 depending on experience Type: Full-time, Permanent, Onsite Selected Benefits: PHSP (health, dental & vision), Stock Options & Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off, Casual Dress, Commuter Benefits, EAP Team: IQC To learn more about our company culture and benefits, visit our careers page: https://www.zaber.com/careers.

What you’ll do

The Quality Control Technologist inspects incoming components against technical drawings and resolves quality issues in collaboration with vendors and internal teams. They also design custom inspection fixtures and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and engineering documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must have a diploma or degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience in a quality control or machine shop environment. Strong proficiency in reading engineering drawings and knowledge of manufacturing processes for metal and plastic parts are required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Stock options
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Casual dress
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program

Listed skills

• Quality Control · Preferred
• Engineering Drawings · Preferred
• SolidWorks · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Quality control
• Mechanical engineering
• Manufacturing engineering
• Engineering drawings
• SolidWorks
• Inspection fixtures
• Non-conformance reports
• Root cause analysis
• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Height gauges
• CMM
• GD&T
• Vendor relations
• Electromechanical troubleshooting
• Precision instrumentation
• Technical Issues
• Complex Problem Solving
• Workflow Management
• Time Off Management
• Height Gauges
• Sustaining Engineering
• Automation
• Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Continuous Improvement Process
• SolidWorks (CAD)
• Cost Estimation
• Electromechanics
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Engineering Drawings
• Problem Solving
• Mechanical Engineering
• Machining
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Manufacturing Processes
• Micrometer
• Motion Control Systems
• Operations
• Quality Assurance
• Robotics
• Technical Drawing
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Network Routing
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Quality Control
• Enthusiasm
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Quality Control Technologist
• Quality Technician (General)
• Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers

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