Quality Control Technician

Location: On the manufacturing plant floor in Cranston, Rhode Island.

Position Overview:
The Quality Control Technician will primarily work with production teams and project management to help manage EMI Industries’ Quality Assurance Program.

Essential Job Functions:

• Safety-sensitive position.
• Maintain a highly visible presence on the shop floor, conducting inspections of manufactured product and both inbound and outbound inventory.
• Facilitate and support risk assessment, root cause investigations, corrective actions, problem solving, and closure activities related to nonconforming products, warranty issues, or quality processes.
• Perform data and trending metrics analysis related to quality system requirements and goals.
• Assure data accuracy and communication to all divisional teams. Maintain COQ (cost of quality) results below business goal.
• Create, revise and review quality system documentation related to job activities.
• Conduct internal quality system and/or external supplier audits as assigned. Assist with corrective action and problem-solving efforts.
• Conduct incoming and final inspections when required.
• Manage and complete special projects as assigned.
• Plan and implement training activities for production associates as needed.
• Review and approve final QC acceptance documents when required.
• Create job specific documentation as needed.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Nurture a safe workplace through constant safety awareness and participation.
• Maintain written and communicated machining standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and all safety standards in assigned area.
• Support other departments as necessary.
• Perform additional assignments in accordance with the Manager's direction.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and quality fundamentals.
• Ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand schematics.
• Ability to make responsible decisions and take independent action to solve problems.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Products and ERP systems) with a commitment to accuracy. Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets along with a basic understanding of manufacturing computer software (ERP preferred).
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in an organized manner.
• Ability to work in a demanding, multi-task environment.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate’s Degree in related field.
• Quality and/or manufacturing, material background preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience. Wood and/or metal manufacturing environment preferred. Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee will have prolonged periods of walking and standing on the shop floor. The employee may be required to lift/carry objects of up to 45 pounds and to push and pull objects of up to 50 pounds. The employee will be frequently stooping, kneeling, or couching and grasping and manipulate objects. The employee is also required to have better than average dexterity to use hands to, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The working conditions are primarily on the manufacturing plant floor and, at times, in a normal office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to dust and other particles found as part of the wood and metal manufacturing process. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EMI Industries, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Pay may be based on location. Offers will be adjusted based on an individual’s experience, education, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. This description does not alter the at-will status of employment.

No recruitment agencies, please.