Sr Quality Engineering Technician

• Conduct mechanical and electrical testing and inspection/verification to defined specifications for new and existing products, raw material, warranty returns and calibration.
• Compile and provide test reports with recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in simple test fixture construction for material, product or process analysis.
• Oversee test fixture construction for material, product and/or process analysis.
• Participate in supplier and customer audits. Provide technical data as required to support findings.
• Lead activities within AS9100, ISO and Lean Manufacturing methodologies for problem prevention, identification, and corrective action and verify solutions.
• Create and maintain routine data collection, entry, and/or reporting to assure product conformance, process capability, or equipment calibration. Train lower level personnel as needed.
• Set-up and operate a variety of mechanical or electronic measuring equipment, provide support and test procedures for special processes. Create standardized documentation for these special test set-ups. Train lower level personnel as needed.
• Observe established safe working and housekeeping procedures. Promptly correct and/or notify supervisor of hazardous situations.
• Performs other related duties and projects as required and assigned.

* Ability to satisfactorily complete and implement all OJT and required trainings.

* Ability to understand the organization structure, businesses, and sites, and applying that knowledge to daily tasks, communications and assignments.

* Interpret and understand engineering drawings.

* Knowledge of statistical concepts (incl. SPC charts) and experience using statistical software. Train lower-level personnel on these concepts and techniques as needed.

* Ability to operate and use complex mechanical electrical or precision measuring equipment. Train lower-level personnel on these concepts and techniques as needed.

* Track / Monitor Department Metrics, post weekly, inform management of negatively trending measurements and record root cause(s). Identify preventive action(s) to be taken to proactively avoid negative trends in the future.

* Ability to apply job knowledge and skills to improve productivity, quality, timeliness and to solve problems using good judgment.

* Ability to implement new technologies or methods as needed.

* Ability to hold sensitive data and information in confidence.

* Ability to understand and implement AS9100, ISO and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

* Ability to operate equipment and use tools and techniques effectively, efficiently and in accordance with ergonomic principles.

* Proficiency in software as required; ability to perform math calculations, measurement, analysis or reporting as directed.

* Ability to comply with Company policies and procedures.

* Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately orally, in writing or electronically.

* Ability to communicate work goals, progress and changes as required.

* Ability to apply interpersonal skills (empathy, negotiation, rapport, sensitivity), to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

* Ability to demonstrate character, integrity, honesty, ethical behaviors and industriousness.

* Ability to effectively participate in teams and projects as well as contribute to unit cohesiveness and productivity.

* Ability to anticipate, negotiate and manage conflicts, problems, changing situations and deadlines.

* You will be part of a QMS (Quality Management System) that continually aims to reduce/eliminate non-conformances while striving to meet/exceed customer expectations in the most cost effective and efficient manner.

* Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a manner that interfaces well with customers, co-workers, and management members

* Continually monitor manufacturing methods, processes and procedures to ensure departmental goals are met while maintaining or improving cost competitiveness, which includes identifying, recommending, and implementing necessary improvements

* Safety at Cinch is a commitment to every employee as we strive to provide maximum safety to all employees in the Waseca facility and all Cinch divisions.