Quality Engineering Technician

Assists Engineers in carrying out production-related and inspection jobs; assists in monitor materials quality in processing plants and making the required adjustments; maintains and supports documentation and records. Works under moderate supervision.
Compares the physical characteristics of components, materials, equipment and products to technical specifications to identify defects.
Conducts simple tests (for example on electrical function, reliability, packaging quality).
Records results and prepares simple technical reports.
Provides product and component testing using a range of measurement equipment.
Assists customers in understanding/interpreting product specifications and application of measurement data.
Participates in measurement uncertainty studies for measurements associated with measurement or calibration results.
Ensures proper maintenance and calibration of the measurement and test equipment.

Skills

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Customer focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Manages conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Measurement Science - Analyzes measurement processes throughout the relevant traceability chain to identify and quantify sources of measurement uncertainty relevant to the appropriate applied measurement science, “Metrology” e.g. Chemical, Dimensional, Electrical, Mechanical, Optical and Radiation and Physical.

Laboratory Management   - Leads technical resources while managing the business aspects of a laboratory using measure to control both the technical and business aspects of the organization and assuring the requirements of the appropriate certifications and/or accreditations are met.

Quality Process Management - Applies and manages methods (e.g. SPC, Capability studies, Layered Process Audit, inspection, test) to ensure quality of Cummins products, processes, and services.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

Requires some work experience and intermediate level knowledge obtained through training or on-the-job experience.

Assists Engineers in carrying out production-related quality issue analysis; assists in monitor process quality and making the required adjustments; maintains and supports documentation and records. Works under moderate supervision. 

Works closely with Support groups such as manufacturing engineering, maintenance, Industrial engineering, product engineering, and operations.

Compares the process characteristics of components, materials, equipment and products to technical specifications to identify defects.
Records results and prepares simple technical reports. 

Works with support groups to adjust and produce PFMEA and Control plans.

Becomes a SME to understand Torque controlled units, Automotive robots, and Cobots.

Provides product and component testing using a range of measurement equipment.
Participates in measurement uncertainty studies for measurements associated with measurement or calibration results.