Quality Tech

About Kinematics:

Kinematics creates motion control solutions for mission-critical systems in demanding environments. Based in the U.S. with six global manufacturing centers and seven service centers we reliably deliver on diverse customer needs and have the manufacturing expertise to deliver any volume cost effectively.

For close to three decades we have been innovating solutions and working closely with our customers to provide the most reliable bankable drives across multiple industries. Today with over 3 million drives and 1 million electronic controllers globally deployed representing hundreds of millions of hours of operation we are proud of our role in sustainably supporting critical applications across the industrial satellite and solar sectors.

Kinematics was founded in 1996 has over 750 employees globally is headquartered in Phoenix AZ with sales offices in North America and Europe and manufacturing operations in the United States China Mexico and Spain.

Job Title: Quality Tech

Reporting to: Quality Manager

Position Location : Phoenix AZ

Position Description :

Ensure that incoming raw materials components and supplies meet specified requirements and that the production process maintains conformity through audits inspections nonconformance follow-up and verification of process controls to prevent customer escapes and reduce rework scrap and variation.

Position Objectives:

• Incoming lots accepted vs. rejected (%).
• Receiving release/turnaround time.
• Supplier NCRs (count severity closure time).
• Process audit findings (LPA compliance).
• Scrap/rework attributable to incoming or process issues.
• Internal and customer escapes (PPM incidents).

Qualifications:

• Technical degree associate degree.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 13 years in quality inspection/auditing (incoming and/or process) in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings basic GD&T tolerances and specifications.
• Use of measuring instruments: calipers micrometers height gaugestorque tools go/no-go gauges.
• Nonconforming product control traceability and quality records.
• Quality tools: 5 Whys Fishbone/Ishikawa 8D (practical level).
• High attention to detail and sound judgment for quality decisions.
• Effective communication with Production Warehouse/Receiving and Purchasing.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• 2 years of experience operating CNC or similar machining equipment.
• Ability to lift to 50Lbs loads

Responsibilities:

• Perform receiving inspection (visual dimensional and documentation review) per sampling plan specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure proper identification and segregation of material: accepted / rejected / quarantined.
• Create and follow up on Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) for supplier issues and nonconforming incoming material.
• Maintain inspection records and objective evidence in accordance with document and record control requirements.
• Conduct process audits (LPA / station audits / layered process audits) to verify compliance with work instructions process parameters torque requirements set-up conditions control plan items poka-yoke/error-proofing and traceability.
• Perform in-process inspections and first-article verification (FAI/First Piece) including at changeovers lot changes set-ups and restarts.
• Identify variation trends and coordinate containment and corrective actions with Production and Engineering.
• Implement containment actions (hold sorting re-inspection blocking) and ensure proper disposition of nonconforming product.
• Support root-cause analysis (5 Whys Fishbone/Ishikawa 8D) and verify corrective-action effectiveness.
• Contribute to reducing scrap rework and PPM through audits and follow-up of action plans.
• Identify recurring risks and propose improvements (standardization training error-proofing).
• Comply with and promote Quality Management System requirements (e.g. ISO 9001/IATF if applicable): record keeping traceability control of nonconforming product.
• Follow safety requirements and promote good housekeeping/5S during inspections and audits.
• Prepare information for internal/external audits and address findings related to incoming and/or process quality.
• Stop/hold incoming material or in-process product when requirements are not met.
• Request 100% inspection or temporary containment based on risk/criticality.
• Escalate quality risks that may affect shipments or the customer.
• Reject material/process per documented criteria and/or per approval of the Quality responsible.

Preferred / Additional Skills:

• Experience working under ISO 9000 or similar quality systems.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.
• Desirable: basic MSA basic SPC Control Plan PFMEA (depending on system requirements).

Work Environment:

Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery noise and metalworking fluids.

Requires standing for extended periods and handling of materials/tools.

Most of the work is performed while standing.

Wear PPE while is in the production area is required.

Interested candidates should email their resume to with the job title (Quality Tech) in the subject line. Thank you for your interest!

Kinematics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information or veteran status.