Quality Technician
On-siteGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Perform and oversee routine and advanced inspections of incoming materials, in-process products, and finished vented liner products. Conduct physical, mechanical, and visual product testing, review results against specifications, and maintain calibration of laboratory equipment. Monitor manufacturing processes to identify deviations, support statistical process control activities, and conduct line audits. Investigate product defects and customer complaints using structured problem-solving tools like 5 Whys and 8D. Maintain accurate quality documentation and support internal and customer audits. Track key performance indicators and contribute to scrap reduction and yield improvement initiatives. This hands-on role ensures products consistently meet quality and regulatory requirements throughout the manufacturing process for global closure liner and flexible packaging applications.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of quality experience involving quality inspections, process controls, and continuous improvement in an ISO 9001 and/or regulated quality environment
- Experience performing product inspections and testing within a manufacturing environment
- Experience with manufacturing process controls and quality monitoring
- Experience investigating product defects and supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Experience supporting customer complaint investigations
- Strong data collection, analysis, documentation, and reporting skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with Production, Quality, and other cross-functional teams
- Strong attention to detail and a hands-on approach to problem solving
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with SAP
- ISO 9001
- BRCGS
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- 8D and other structured problem-solving methodologies
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