Quality Lab Analyst - 1st Shift - 10 Hours

NEXXTA is a U.S.-based manufacturing partner with four Great Lakes facilities delivering precision, speed, and scale. We serve industry leaders across transportation, energy, medical, and defense, offering tariff-free production, open capacity, and rapid ramp-up. With in-house R&D and engineering, we help customers strengthen supply chains and build confidently in America.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Primarily responsible for developing test methods and procedures to determine the dimensional features of products; validating and conducting production inspections of all products produced through manufacturing and assembly processes; and properly using and maintaining measurement tools and equipment.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include additional duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary from time to time.

• Develops and uses measurement methods and equipment to determine the dimensional features of products
• Program and use CMM, Vision Systems, and Laser Scanning equipment
• Develop measurement programs for use by quality auditors and production personnel
• Perform inspection and testing of molded components and assemblies for conformance to design and configuration requirements
• Troubleshooting CMM, Vision, and Laser Scanning programs and system malfunctions
• Optimize inspection methods to improve inspection efficiency and manage equipment capacity
• Train colleagues and quality auditors on the vision system (i.e., Micro-Vu) and CMM operation for parts being run on the production floor that require this equipment
• Perform workmanship evaluations on plastic parts (flash, damage, discoloration, contamination, etc.) using microscopes
• Compile and analyze measurement data and statistics to assess measurement methods and process capability
• Perform Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility studies to evaluate measurement methods
• Perform tests and record data in either Excel or Minitab
• Identify and Report Non-conformances of product or processes
• Provide support for the Corrective Action investigation
• Helps support gage calibration, including: monitoring calibration due dates, performing calibrations, and working with third parties to complete calibrations
• Works with quality auditors and the production floor to ensure gauges are calibrated, labeled, and stored in the proper location

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES):

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years’ related experience and/or training in quality
• ASQ certification as a Quality Inspector, Quality Technician, or Gage Calibration Technician is desired
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications, including ISO/ASME GD&T
• Demonstrates basic metrology knowledge
• Utilize trigonometry, geometry, statistics (in relation to SPC), and basic math problem-solving skills
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Demonstrated proficiency with a wide variety of measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gages, and others.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Must be able to work independently, handling multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player in a diverse work group.

Nexxta is an Equal Opportunity Employer