Copy of Quality Technician - Steering - 2nd Shift
thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America Inc · Hamilton, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America Inc (industrial) in Hamilton, OH. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, Control plans
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$70k.
Median of the low and high ends of 23 live postings that list pay, out of 502 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Ohio plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 24 other live quality postings in Ohio.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 56%
- Root cause 44%
- ✓ Lean 24%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for FMEA, PPAP, APQP, Control plans, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America IncAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you will do
Plan and perform inspections and tests for incoming material, first and last piece checks, in-process verification, and product validation.
Recognize nonconforming or suspect product, stop production when required, establish containment, and control material identification, storage, and flow.
Support production in resolving supplier and internal process issues using disciplined problem-solving methods.
Analyze process and measurement data, identify risk and trends, and make practical, risk-based recommendations following downtime, maintenance, or process change.
Document findings accurately, issue sorting orders, maintain quality records, and communicate status and actions across shifts and functions.
Participate actively in Shopfloor Management and help reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and repeat failures.
Apply IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, Control Plans, FMEA, PPAP, APQP, and applicable quality standards in daily decisions.
Education and/or Experience
- ✓Associate degree, two years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ✓Two years of automotive component manufacturing experience preferred, including exposure to APQP, PPAP or PSO, Control Plans, and FMEA.
- ✓Working knowledge of measurement tools such as hand gages, plug gages, comparators, test stands, and basic CMM operation; GD&T experience preferred.
- ✓Ability to interpret data and apply percentages, ratios, probability, and basic statistical methods to practical situations.
- ✓Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Lean Six Sigma knowledge and German language skills are pluses.
- ✓Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and meet the physical
requirements
The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and
requirements
for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements
are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bilstein has great benefits to offer!
- ✓A state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.
- ✓Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.
- ✓401K matching program.
- ✓Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.
- ✓Paid volunteer hours.
- ✓Tuition reimbursement program.
- ✓Gym reimbursement.
- ✓Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- ✓Internal growth opportunities.
- ✓Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- ✓Discounted BILSTEIN products.
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thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.
For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.
Summary
As a Production Quality Technician, you will work where quality is made: on the production floor. You will use data, measurement, sound judgment, and direct communication to contain risk, solve problems, and prevent defects from moving forward. This is not a paperwork-only role. It is a hands-on position for someone who notices what others miss, asks the right questions, and follows issues through to closure.
The person who will thrive here
Humble: listens, respects the knowledge of others, admits when more information is needed, and focuses on the best answer rather than personal credit.
Hungry: takes initiative, follows through, learns the process, and does not wait for someone else to own the problem.
Smart with people: communicates facts clearly, adapts to the audience, builds support, and handles disagreement professionally.
Constructively challenging: asks evidence-based questions, raises risk early, and is willing to respectfully say when the process is not ready.
Reliable under pressure: separates fact from assumption, makes timely decisions within authority, and uses clean escalation when support or a decision is needed.
