Job Description
The Quality Technician plays a vital role in performance management by analyzing data, identifying opportunities for improvement, and driving actions for supplier development. This position is responsible for proactively reducing and preventing defects in supplied materials, leading cross-functional teams to enhance performance, and mitigating quality risks. The role includes submitting and reviewing supplier corrective action requests, leading on-site supplier engagements, and developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
ResponsibilitiesAnalyze performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and drive supplier development actions.Reduce and prevent defects in supplied materials and verify defect claims.Lead cross-functional teams to pursue performance improvements aligned with organizational goals.Mitigate business impact from supplied material defects and manage supplier quality risks.Submit, review, coach, and accept supplier corrective action requests.Lead on-site supplier engagements, including performance reviews, process walks, and Quality System audits.Develop solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.Provide project management guidance and support to projects and processes.Exercise independent judgment using methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.Lead within supplied material performance organizational strategies and enhance Supplier Quality standard work.Influence supplier selection and facilitate cross-functional teams in failure analysis and RCCA investigations.Support development and maintenance of work instructions, test instructions, and audit processes.Develop and maintain inspection instructions and equipment to meet technical data package requirements.Essential SkillsQuality control and inspectionData entry and admin supportQuality assurance and visual inspectionUse of calipers and inspection equipmentRoot cause analysis and data analysisAdditional Skills & QualificationsUniversity Degree with minimum 2 years of relevant experience or Advanced Degree in a related fieldIn absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experienceExperience in Supplier Management with manufactured productsExperience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Continuous ImprovementExperience with data analysis, specification review, and inspection methodsProject management and team facilitation skillsWork Environment
This position is fully on-site, offering an opportunity to earn a full-time permanent position within a well-known and growing company. Monday - Friday 7AM-3:30PM
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Clayville,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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