Supplier Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

SUPPLIER QUALITY TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

OVERVIEW

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is a liquid sensor technology platform serving the complex testing needs of water quality, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and industrial markets with an unmatched combination of precision, reliability, innovation, and flexibility.

We are a vertically integrated manufacturer, creating thousands of units and processing several hundred orders and shipments each day for customers throughout the world.

We approach the market with three core brands : AlpHa, Van London, and ANDalyze.

WHAT MAKES ALPHA MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS SPECIAL

Corporate Social Responsibility Statement

At AlpHa Measurement Solutions, we make analytical sensors and instruments that are essential to everyday life. What we do matters;

our products are used to test and monitor water quality in industrial, health, and safety applications worldwide. Our sensors are critical for wastewater and drinking water processing, environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical (vaccine) manufacturing, food & beverage supply, power generation, and many other fundamental applications.

Municipalities, multinational organizations, and system integrators rely upon our sensors as critical, consumable components of their systems around the globe.

We at AlpHa understand the important role we play in ensuring safe drinking water, clean aqueous environments, and the general health and safety of communities worldwide

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Life Insruance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation
• 8 Paid Holidays per Year
• Paid Jury Duty Leave
• Recognition and Reward Programs
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture

OPPORTUNITY

AlpHa Measurement Solutions has a certified Quality Management System (QMS) and is looking for a talented individual to meaningfully lead and support our Quality Programs with FAIRs, incoming inspection and Supplier Quality review.

Our privately held company has over 100 years of liquid sensing experience, is growing, and currently employs 230 team members in Houston Texas and 115 in Shanghai China.

Our global headquarters is conveniently located in Houston at the southwest intersection of I-69 and Sam Houston Tollway, just north of Sugar Land.

The Supplier Quality Technician will report directly to the Quality Programs Manager.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

AlpHa Measurement Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Supplier Quality Technician to join our Quality Assurance team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality of purchased products through thorough inspection processes and collaborating closely with suppliers to address and resolve quality issues.

This role requires a proactive approach to managing supplier-related concerns and maintaining high standards of product quality.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions :

• First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) : Complete and document FAIRs for purchased and manufactured products to ensure they meet required specifications and standards.
• Incoming Inspection : Perform detailed inspections of incoming parts from suppliers to verify compliance with quality requirements.
• Supplier Collaboration : Work directly with suppliers as a Supplier Quality Technician to identify, report, and resolve quality issues detected both internally and externally.
• Supplier Issue Management : Monitor and manage supplier performance, addressing any issues that arise and working toward continuous improvement.
• Corrective Actions (SCARs) : Issue and manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) to ensure timely and effective resolution of non-conformances.
• Documentation : Maintain accurate records of inspections, supplier interactions, and corrective actions to support quality audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement : Participate in process improvement activities to enhance supplier quality and reduce the incidence of defects.

Required Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Process Management
• Learning on the Fly
• TQM / Re-Engineering

AlpHa Measurement Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

In addition to federal law requirements, AlpHa Measurement Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

AlpHa Measurement Solutions expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Improper interference with the ability of AlpHa Management Solutions’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Requirements :

Required Qualifications and Experience

Associate degree preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Experiece with measurement tools and instruments

Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) for engineering drawings

Machanical experience

Previous production and / or supplier quality experience

Previous experience in Quality management through part inspection process / procedures

Ability to identify and troubleshoot measurement discrepancies or issues

Proficiency in data entry and report generation

Must be able to routinely lift 25 pounds

Must be able to work in fast-paced environments

Occasional overtime to meet business needs

Must be conversant in English for safe and effective performance of the job

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.