Quality Technician I (2nd shift)

The Position 

The Quality Technician is the representative for the manufacturing process and needs to have the ability to accept or reject product, contain suspect product, support manufacturing goals for scrap and NOK rate reduction, adhere to established quality requirements & standards, and protecting internal & external customers from non-conforming product for Morganton Plant Production Processes.

The Quality technician will also perform timely testing and analysis on production parts to determine the root cause and provide data for corrective actions, as well as monitor the production line data to focus and prioritize part analysis and investigations to protect the customer and lower scrap rates.

 Core Responsibilities

• Perform testing and analysis on Production parts (NOK’s, process variation, etc…)
• Utilize data monitoring tools to highlight analysis priorities.
• Support (Production, QAP, IT, etc…) in establishing optimized and updated Production data monitoring methods and alert triggers.
• Develop and maintain current knowledge / information (as necessary) on product and station drawings, specifications, etc.
• Document findings into individual reports and/or trend information.
• Work with Sr. Quality Engineer (Jidoka), QAP and FA Operators to establish optimized Production line analysis strategy and support accordingly (Jidoka meetings, training…).
• Support Plant and Worldwide meetings as needed (Fast response, Jidoka, Internal Defect Management, Scrap Reduction, etc…)
• Plan and carry out special studies as needed to lower NOK & reject rates or gather data for changes to the process or product.
• Maintain testing and analysis equipment, perform calibration activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2 yrs relevant work experience
• Proficient in written communication skills and time management
• Read and follow Work Instructions
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this opening 
• Relocation assistance is not available for this opening 

Working hours are 3 pm to 11:30 pm  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree in technical field and 1-2 years quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Experience using SAP
• Experience operating test and teardown equipment (test stands, measuring devices, lathe, etc.)
• Knowledge of SPC

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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THE COMPANY

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2023, Continental generated sales of €41.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 56 countries and markets.

The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.