Advanced Quality Technician

Job Summary

Performs testing and inspection of products at various stages throughout the production process to ensure compliance with quality standards. Compiles, analyzes, and evaluates statistical data to monitor and maintain the quality and reliability of products. Supports continuous improvement efforts by identifying trends, root causes, and areas for corrective action to uphold product integrity and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Performs in-process and final inspections of painted and conversion-coated parts to ensure compliance with customer specifications.
• Conducts a variety of tests on product samples at designated stages of the painting and coating processes, including temperature checks, paint thickness measurement, adhesion testing, titration, concentration, and pH testing.
• Visually inspects components for surface defects, proper coating application, and conformance to visual standards.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, customer specifications, and military standards to determine inspection requirements, dimensional tolerances, and acceptance criteria.
• Utilizes precision measurement equipment (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges, CMM) to complete detailed dimensional inspection reports.
• Verifies the presence and accuracy of required documentation at workstations, including travelers, process sheets, inspection records, and certifications.
• Ensures immediate containment and escalation of nonconforming product, initiating quality alerts or stop-work procedures when necessary.
• Reviews, defines, and updates data collection requirements based on engineering drawings, 3D models, PPAPs, purchase orders, and quality plans.
• Participates in Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities, including Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies, to ensure accuracy and consistency of inspection tools and methods.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for quality-related issues.
• Supports audits and customer source inspections by preparing relevant documentation, demonstrating inspection methods, and ensuring traceability of product and processes.
• Assists with the training and mentoring of junior quality personnel on inspection techniques, equipment use, and documentation protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management in support of continuous improvement and quality assurance objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

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Experience

Background Prerequisites

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include :

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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