Quality Technician - Douglas Dynamics

WHO WE ARE:

Douglas Dynamics is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. Our belief is that our employees and culture are just as important to the company as serving our customers. We place a high value on building a team and working environment where individuals can succeed professionally and personally. As a team member at Douglas Dynamics, you can expect to make a difference through your work, to have a direct impact on the achievement of a very meaningful mission to serve our customers, to advance your career, and to have room for fun and fulfillment in your daily life.

We would love to have you join our team, where we offer top notch benefits, multiple avenues for advancement and a great working environment.

HOW WE DO IT:

Grow, Improve, and Engage is our focus as an organization to ensure we succeed by executing the right things. These are our Core Values and are How We Win in the marketplace. The Winning Behaviors are what each Douglas Dynamics employee does to support the success of our company. They are the expectations of all of us to help ensure we focus on winning as an organization the right way! Our Winning Behaviors are:

• Be Customer & Results Driven
• Anticipate the Possibilities
• Collaborate & Care
• Communicate Responsibly
• Develop Self & Others
• Get Better Every Day

We are seeking a Quality Technician.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

Provide technical and functional support to the Manufacturing Operations team relating to product quality and continuous improvement of processing, equipment, and tooling while adhering to Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost metrics.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• A fulfilling career with the ability to contribute to an Industry leader
• A comprehensive suite of benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• A generous 401k match
• Profit sharing for all full-time employees

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematic diagrams or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Follow, update, and develop quality check sheets to document quality related items. Publish results, actions, and approved deviation with appropriate teams.
• As requested, participate in the Strategic Warranty Analysis Team (SWAT) process and update management team on the details and status of quality related tasks assignments. When appropriate document findings into CARMA (Warranty) database.
• Perform and document recurring tooling monitoring and calibration for production operations.
• Use CMM to perform recurring checks of production weldments, new fixture designs, product/ECN changes and various precision machined components. Write new CMM programs as required.
• Within assigned areas, select products to test at specified stages in the production process; test products for quality indicators such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical or chemical characteristics.
• Set up and perform destructive and nondestructive test on material, parts, or products to measure performance, life or material characteristics.
• Work with Engineering teams to recommend and implement improvements to current and legacy designs or fixtures using the ECN process.
• Adhere to, update and create Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to document quality procedures as needed.

WHAT THIS ROLE NEEDS:

Education: Proven working knowledge of quality systems. Knowledge of MIG welding and fabrication processes, Lean & GD&T knowledge and statistical process control fundamentals are a plus.

Experience: Three years' experience in quality role. Five years’ experience in metal fabrication / machine shop environment. Welding experience helpful.

Computer Skills: Basic ability to navigate windows and MS Office. Proficiency using Excel/CAD/CMM programs is a plus.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift 50 lbs daily. Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time.

Reasoning Ability: Proven mechanical aptitude. Self directed and confident in making decisions. Detailed and action-oriented with a sense of urgency. Disciplined, flexible, and motivated while with an ability to manage multiple priorities.

Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret engineering prints and specifications. Experience with fixture design, machine tools, and various fabrication equipment.

Our focus on integrity, teamwork, and high performance creates an ideal work environment for every one of our employees.

We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Discover our opportunities and come see all the ways you can do more at Douglas Dynamics.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women, communities of color and historically underrepresented talent are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Douglas Dynamics we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Douglas Dynamics, LLC does not discriminate against qualified applicants in hiring based on race, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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