Quality Tech

Perform receiving inspection (visual, dimensional, and documentation review) per sampling plan, specifications, and acceptance criteria. Ensure proper identification and segregation of material: accepted / rejected / quarantined. Create and follow up on Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) for supplier issues and nonconforming incoming material. Maintain inspection records and objective evidence in accordance with document and record control requirements. Conduct process audits (LPA / station audits / layered process audits) to verify compliance with work instructions, process parameters, torque requirements, set-up conditions, control plan items, poka-yoke/error-proofing, and traceability. Perform in-process inspections and first-article verification (FAI/First Piece), including at changeovers, lot changes, set-ups, and restarts. Identify variation trends and coordinate containment and corrective actions with Production and Engineering. Implement containment actions (hold, sorting, re-inspection, blocking) and ensure proper disposition of nonconforming product. Support root-cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, 8D) and verify corrective-action effectiveness. Contribute to reducing scrap, rework, and PPM through audits and follow-up of action plans. Identify recurring risks and propose improvements (standardization, training, error-proofing). Comply with and promote Quality Management System requirements (e.g., ISO 9001/IATF if applicable): record keeping, traceability, control of nonconforming product. Follow safety requirements and promote good housekeeping/5S during inspections and audits. Prepare information for internal/external audits and address findings related to incoming and/or process quality. Stop/hold incoming material or in-process product when requirements are not met. Request 100% inspection or temporary containment based on risk/criticality. Escalate quality risks that may affect shipments or the customer. Reject material/process per documented criteria and/or per approval of the Quality responsible. Kinematics creates motion control solutions for mission-critical systems in