Quality Technician

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

About Us:

Location Specific

Works in the QA Lab facilitating varying functional quality applications to drive improvement of product and process.

Essential Functions:

• Identify Critical to Quality (CTQ) characteristics throughout parts value stream
• Document CTQ’s and implement into production processes, audits, and inspection (parts processes)
• Knowledge of and operation of FARO arm and Polyworks software for FAI, SQS, and line production issues.
• Facilitates scan measurements of engineering hulls
• Leads the internal parts nonconformance process and data entry
• Administers the SCS software for calibration and torque control for facility
• Handles quality measurement tools: Phase II hardness tester, hand measurement tools,etc.
• Learn and understand functional roles within the EQMS
  • NCM, CA, Doc Control, etc.
• Performs foam sampling weekly and for new process changes, assists other BG facilities in testing
• Review of QCIS DPU data to identify key quality defects
• Utilize data from AV/AP to identify ongoing issues with product and process
• Work with area supervisors, leads, and facilitators to identify quality issues that need further review ie engineering help, ME, etc.
• Audit the following as necessary and defined:
  • New Proto/Eng. Parts
  • New employee validation
  • New/improved machinery parts
  • Scheduled parts audit
• Supplied parts, as requested
• Learn and understand the A3 improvement process
• Actively participate in A3, 5S+1 activities
• Will identify potential A3 projects and fulfill those projects
• Work with engineering and quality to define and implement KPC’s
• Commitment beyond standard work schedule
• Supports kaizen activities and becomes yellow belt LSS certified
• Encourages safe behavior and 5S housekeeping activities.
• Maintains daily communication with supply and customer departments
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Train on the use of technology to perform job function (Faro)

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to utilize basic measuring tools, ie. Taper gauges, straight edges, tape measures, squares.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including ability to challenge team members/peers appropriately to follow standards.
• Exhibits a willingness to help others, eagerness to learn.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
• NMMA Certified preferred or ability to become certified with 6 modules in XX timeframe

Desired Skills:

• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word)
• 2-3 years experience in quality or boat building or equivalent
• Green Belt or Yellow Belt training/ certification
• Knowledge of drawings
• Knowledge of measurement processes’
• ASQ certification: CQIA, CQT, etc.

Work Environment:

Regularly required to work at heights on platforms, lifting parts and pieces up to 70 lbs, traveling up and down stairs on a constant basis, sitting, squatting and bending in various awkward positions for certain lengths of time - including working overhead, traveling in and out of work areas, walking and being on your feet for a majority of the work day. Exposed to noise, dust, fumes and odors on a daily basis. Pushing and pulling material carts. Physical exertion is required.

Next is Now!

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] for support.

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