Quality Assurance Technician

Requirements

• A.S. Degree - Manufacturing, Engineering, or technical discipline
• ASQ Certifications (CQA, CQI, CQT)
• Manufacturing or machine shop experience
• General Applicable Company Competencies
• Commitment to Watts' values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
• Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
• Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
• Adherence to Watts' seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
• Working Conditions
• Physical Requirements : Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor.
• Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.
• Pay Range
• Nothing in this job description restricts Watts' right to

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Additional Information

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water. We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource. What we do: For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead. Scope of Position The Quality Assurance Technician provides technical quality support to manufacturing operations to ensure compliance with established quality standards and production requirements. The Quality Assurance Technician will be the primary contributor to daily quality assurance activities and will provide support for quality improvement projects including root cause analysis, development of inspection plans and work instructions, selecting sampling plan applications, performing audits, analyzing quality data, and applying fundamental continual improvement activities. This position reports to Quality Manager, Josam. This role is based out of Michigan City, IN at the Josam facility. Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities Conduct routine quality inspections throughout the production or manufacturing process including incoming materials, in-process and final inspections Make decisions using detailed Acceptance Criteria and Product Specifications regarding quality of materials Perform quality audits throughout the manufacturing process Set up and perform tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics Develop and maintain inspection plans, control plans, and work instructions Maintain documentation of all inspections and tests Assist with problem resolution throughout Josam manufacturing processes Suggest improvements to Josam processes and inspection methods Support quality improvement efforts by participating in Corrective Action projects Support Quality Department on the revision and preparation of internal and external Product Part Approval Process (PPAP) and First Article Inspection (FAI) Support continuous improvement and new product/process development projects Support the Returned Material Authorization Process as required Required Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. 3+ years of quality experience Ability to read and interpret technical drawings Understanding of inspection techniques and ability to use a variety of precision measuring tools, including micrometers, calipers, height gages, etc. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer). Excellent interpersonal skills and written communication skills are required. Excellent organizational and time management skills are required. Must be detail oriented and a self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision.

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