QUALITY TECHNICIAN

Job Summary This position will support production quality and manufacturing for both NPI and current production.
This position will perform quality inspection programming & set-up, arrange calibrations, and troubleshoot mechanical parts, and mechanical assemblies using measurement instruments.
This position will also conduct manufacturing technician assignments that align with the Component Manufacturing Department KPI’s.
Responsibilities and Job Functions Quality Determines and develops measurement methods and procedures from blueprints, drawings, models, and diagrams.
Provides written reports on measurement results comparing to standards.
Prepares technical reports summarizing findings.
Assists in the selection and set-up of specialized measurement equipment including laser scanners and CMM Program, set up and operate CMM in order to make complex, precise measurements of materials and parts Verify conformance of parts to specifications and blueprints with respect to measurements Write and modify existing programs and create new ones as required Performs detailed first article inspections of prototype and production parts.
Provides support for investigations of issues and development work Assist Engineers, Technicians, and Customers with qualification and validation of new or revised parts or tooling Interpret measurement output data and graphic data Summarizes results and communicates them to engineering and others as needed Change Request (CR).
Participate and make recommendations for continuous improvement by submitting CR’s.
Deviations.
Initiates deviations for individual parts, assemblies or machines when it is applicable.
Non-conformities.
Initiate by completing the information required on the appropriate form pertinent to the (Red Tag’s & Rework Sheets) issue identified.
Evaluates and dispositions non-conforming parts as deemed necessary.
Troubleshoot and contact outside technical support services for CMM/Polyworks software as needed.
Adheres to ISO requirements Assists in training others in the use of equipment Performs other duties as assigned Runs the Daily Material Review meetings to review defects and assigns disposition Scraps defective materials   Manufacturing Provide support to production for current product issues as well as supporting 1st time builds for NPI or process changes.
Create reports from everyday production data to evaluate opportunities.
Evaluate change requests and implement appropriate changes to support continuous improvement that will benefit the department.
Identify opportunities and participate in activity to improve our product and internal quality processes.
Actively participate in problem solving processes across the facility.
Provide technical assistance and information regarding manufacturing processes.
Work with other team members to develop sustainable processes.
Update and create OMS, Centerpoint and other work instruction documents for component mfg processes Support floor operators in problem resolution.
Perform all other assigned duties including production related activities.
Essential Skills Education and Experience Prefer a two-year Technical Degree/Diploma in a field related.
Computer Knowledge.
Must be knowledgeable of computer systems and pertinent software.
MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Prefer Knowledge in Specific Software.
Polyworks, Creo (or other solid modeling software), SAP.
Must be able to interpret production blueprints, prefer certification in GD&T.
Precision Measuring Equipment.
Prefer ability to demonstrate effective use of precision measuring tools and/or equipment.
Including Faro Arm and CMM measuring tools.
3-6 years of experience in manufacturing or office environment.
Must have the ability to train others.
Required Skills and Abilities Team Player/Teamwork.
Must possess good interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates the ability to work with others efficiently and effectively either one-on-one, as a team, or in a group.
Personality.
Must possess a positive attitude with self-motivation.
Communication.
Must be able to communicate effectively with good verbal and writing skills.
Problem Solving.
Ability to utilize problem solving skills and techniques to achieve problem resolution.
Must be able to work in a cross functional setting.
Leadership.
Can work and lead projects with little or no supervision.
Leaders drive Fendt.
Customers know they can count on Fendt for the highest quality, most technologically advanced and most efficient equipment available, on or off the farm.
Fendt's innovations provide the performance and profitability that farmers and other customers need to succeed while operating sustainably.