Senior Quality Technician

SSW Advanced Technologies • Vincennes, IN

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About The Position

Gemtron Corporation is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Technician to support and strengthen our quality systems, customer satisfaction, and supplier performance. This role is responsible for managing quality-related issues, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with customer, supplier, and internal requirements.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods (Six Sigma or similar).
• Ability to perform and interpret FMEA, FPA, and PPAP activities.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP, quality statistics, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present technical and quality information to upper management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, goals, and deadlines.
• High School Diploma required
• English fluency required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality assurance or manufacturing quality role.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain methods for part and product disposition.
• Provide quality and technical support to customers, including participation in FMEA, PPAP, FPA, and Gage R&R processes.
• Assist with resolution of customer and supplier inquiries and complaints.
• Initiate and manage 8D corrective actions for customer or internal nonconformances; lead cross-functional teams to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical clarification of product specifications and Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics.
• Use and audit corrective action systems for effectiveness.
• Identify, develop, implement, and monitor supplier continuous improvement projects.
• Receive, process, securely store, and retain quality records, including statistical data, charts, metrology results, and return/disposition documentation.
• Review quality documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain and report supplier PPM (Parts Per Million) performance metrics.
• Inspect, evaluate, and disposition returned and non-conforming materials.
• Track and monitor non-conforming material trends using existing software tools.
• Support integration of non-conformance data into the company’s quality data systems.
• Read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings and blueprints to production and supplier inspection processes.
• Utilize a variety of measuring equipment to identify potential nonconformities and initiate corrective and preventive actions.
• Apply statistical methods to monitor, analyze, and predict product non-conformance.
• Advise production teams and management on technical quality matters during manufacturing.
• Conduct measurement system analysis (MSA) and process capability studies as required.
• Measure complex glass and metal components using portable CMM or 2D/3D scanning equipment (e.g., Romer Arm).
• Verify calibration status of machines, gauges, and scales.
• Perform minor repairs or coordinate corrective action when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• At Gemtron Corporation, quality is at the core of everything we do. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced measurement technologies, collaborate cross-functionally, and directly impact customer satisfaction and supplier performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED