Parallel Employment
Senior Quality Control Technician
Parallel Employment, Racine, Wisconsin, United States, 53402
Senior Quality Control Technician
Reporting to the General Manager, the Senior Quality Control (QC) Technician serves as a pivotal leader within our contract job shop environment, specializing in sheet metal fabrication. This senior role is responsible not only for meticulous inspection and documentationincluding oversight of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Report) requirementsbut also for driving a culture of continuous improvement across quality systems and production processes. In addition to performing all core QC duties, the Senior QC Technician is expected to be a proactive change agent, advocating for process enhancements and inspiring team members to speak up and initiate positive change. This role encourages open communication and collaboration to identify inefficiencies, recommend actionable improvements, and champion the adoption of best practices throughout the organization. Key responsibilities include: Lead and perform the preparation, review, and submission of PPAP and ISIR documentation for contract sheet metal jobs, ensuring all deliverables exceed customer and regulatory requirements Audit welds and fabricated parts, validating adherence to specifications, tolerances, and quality standards Mentor and train junior QC personnel, fostering a team oriented toward continuous learning and process excellence Champion continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization and cost savings Act as a change agentproactively propose, communicate, and help implement new or improved quality procedures; encourage others to voice insights, observations, and concerns to enhance workflow and product quality Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes, especially as they relate to PPAP/ISIR non-conformances or customer feedback Represent QC in cross-functional teams, bringing a solutions-oriented approach to meetings with production, engineering, and management Support customer and third-party audits, ensuring all quality documentation, including PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams, is accurate and up to date Maintain and improve systems for documentation, traceability, and reporting in compliance with ISO standards and specific contract customer requirements Required skills and experience include: High school diploma or GED equivalent required; technical degree or relevant certifications in quality/manufacturing preferred Minimum 5 years' experience in an ISO-certified contract job shop, with advanced expertise in sheet metal fabrication and quality systems Extensive working knowledge of PPAP and ISIR processes, including documentation, review, and direct interaction with contract customers Proficiency with advanced inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, CMMs), and a strong command of GD&T and blueprint interpretation Demonstrated experience in leading quality improvement programs and successfully implementing process changes Physical demands include: Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, hands, fingers, legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling of materials, and operating machinery Perform repetitive motions using your hands and fingers such as, but not limited to, grasping, gripping, and holding Carrying & lifting up to 50lbs. frequently Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Shift: Mon-Thur 5am-3:30pm We are an equal opportunity employer
Reporting to the General Manager, the Senior Quality Control (QC) Technician serves as a pivotal leader within our contract job shop environment, specializing in sheet metal fabrication. This senior role is responsible not only for meticulous inspection and documentationincluding oversight of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Report) requirementsbut also for driving a culture of continuous improvement across quality systems and production processes. In addition to performing all core QC duties, the Senior QC Technician is expected to be a proactive change agent, advocating for process enhancements and inspiring team members to speak up and initiate positive change. This role encourages open communication and collaboration to identify inefficiencies, recommend actionable improvements, and champion the adoption of best practices throughout the organization. Key responsibilities include: Lead and perform the preparation, review, and submission of PPAP and ISIR documentation for contract sheet metal jobs, ensuring all deliverables exceed customer and regulatory requirements Audit welds and fabricated parts, validating adherence to specifications, tolerances, and quality standards Mentor and train junior QC personnel, fostering a team oriented toward continuous learning and process excellence Champion continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process optimization and cost savings Act as a change agentproactively propose, communicate, and help implement new or improved quality procedures; encourage others to voice insights, observations, and concerns to enhance workflow and product quality Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes, especially as they relate to PPAP/ISIR non-conformances or customer feedback Represent QC in cross-functional teams, bringing a solutions-oriented approach to meetings with production, engineering, and management Support customer and third-party audits, ensuring all quality documentation, including PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams, is accurate and up to date Maintain and improve systems for documentation, traceability, and reporting in compliance with ISO standards and specific contract customer requirements Required skills and experience include: High school diploma or GED equivalent required; technical degree or relevant certifications in quality/manufacturing preferred Minimum 5 years' experience in an ISO-certified contract job shop, with advanced expertise in sheet metal fabrication and quality systems Extensive working knowledge of PPAP and ISIR processes, including documentation, review, and direct interaction with contract customers Proficiency with advanced inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, CMMs), and a strong command of GD&T and blueprint interpretation Demonstrated experience in leading quality improvement programs and successfully implementing process changes Physical demands include: Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, hands, fingers, legs and moving your whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling of materials, and operating machinery Perform repetitive motions using your hands and fingers such as, but not limited to, grasping, gripping, and holding Carrying & lifting up to 50lbs. frequently Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Shift: Mon-Thur 5am-3:30pm We are an equal opportunity employer