Quality Technician Intern
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30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Ergotron:
Ergotron Inc. is a global leader in designing ergonomic solutions that connect people and technology to enhance human performance health and happiness. Using the Technology of Movement Ergotron builds products and custom solutions that help people feel a new sense of energy in healthcare industrial and office settings both at home and on-site.
Through its 40-year history Ergotron has led the industry with innovative professional-grade products and customer-focused service. The company has earned more than 200 patents and established a growing portfolio of award-winning brands including WorkFit and CareFit and patented EcoFlex Constant Force ModCart RhythmConnect and LiFeKinnex technologies. Ergotron is headquartered in St. Paul Minnesota with a presence in North America EMEA and Asia Pacific. For more information please visit .
Position Summary:
Quality Technician Interns work within a wider team of professionals with the overall aim of making sure that our supply chain produces components and products that are safe reliable and meet customer expectations. Quality Technician Interns work together with various stakeholders at every part of the design procurement and manufacturing process such as;
- Design teams assisting in first article FMEA PFMEA and out of box audits to ensure product meets design specifications and identify areas of weakness.
- Supplier teams assisting in qualifying raw materials and component parts ensuring they meet the companys quality standards via PPAP and on-going quality monitoring.
- Manufacturing teams assisting with in-process controls and component issue resolution.
- Customer teams analyzing issues reported via customer feedback and assisting in communicating changes to suppliers inspection or manufacturing as necessary.
As a Quality Technician Intern you will assist in the creation of quality processes and documentation to ensure products and processes from suppliers meet technical standards. They execute quality objectives to support customers industry and corporate requirements. Quality Technician Interns continuously improve the organizations quality system and promote improvements in quality principles and practices across a fast paced rapidly changing supply chain environment.
Position Responsibilities:
- Inspects select incoming materials for compliance to specifications (Drawings BOMs Routing Guide Workmanship Standard safety etc.)
- Collect data generate inspection reports discrepant material reports and movements of products
- Performs source inspections-audits to validate product conformance internal manufacturing/assembly processes and supplier process controls
- Create inspection programs via software/equipment (VXInspect)
- Advocate the quality system and applicable standards to assure compliance with the company quality policy and system and all pertinent regulatory requirements maintain tactical quality metrics to monitor ongoing product and process quality and assist quality improvement teams to continuously improve the ISO 9001 / 14001 / 13485 Quality Management System
- Participate in material review boards to ensure product dispositions meet customer requirements and do not compromise Ergotron quality standards in the short and long-term
- Maintains accurate quality records of inspection and audit activities
- Create tools and fixtures in order to inspect components
- Support routine maintenance and calibration of quality equipment
- Report quality concerns to respective team members
- Adheres to company policy regarding safety guidelines policies and procedures
- Supports Lean Business Enterprise initiatives for continuous process improvement and waste elimination.
- Additional duties as requested.
Position Requirements (Knowledge & Experience):
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Prior experience with ERP systems (Oracle) and inspection software (VXInspect Polyworks Calypso etc.) preferred.
- Pursuing a 2-year technical degree in manufacturing quality or similar field; Equivalent experience may substitute for this requirement
- Good problem solver with the ability to rapidly handle change in a progressive and growing organization. Experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment with new product development containing mechanical electrical and software elements is preferred.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external resources. Well-developed written/verbal communication and record keeping skills. Strong interpersonal relations and team skills.
- Experience with quality equipment/gauges PPAP and first/pass yield is preferred.
- Knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical new product development.
- Proficient in interpreting 3D CAD drawings and Bill of Material structures.
- Good Quality System (ISO-9001) knowledge
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job as described to you for the position.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Inspection
- Calipers
- Coordinate Measuring Machine
- Food Industry
- GD&T
- ISO 9001
- Math
- Micrometer
- Quality Control
- HACCP
- Manufacturing
About Company
Ergotron uses human-centered design to build kinetic workspaces. Our products promote wellness and productivity by moving technology to where you need it most.
