Quality Technician
Watts Water · St Pauls, NC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Experience asked
- 50+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Watts Water (industrial) in St Pauls, NC. Communicate, prepare reporting of supplier, in-process and customer quality data and metrics.
- They ask for
- 50+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, PPAP
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 12 other live quality postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (50+ vs 2+)
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 54%
- FDA / GMP 31%
- SAP 23%
- ✓ PPAP 23%
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This plant: Watts Water in St Pauls
1 other open role at this site · 1 person we found on the quality team.
- Senior Quality Engineer - Large Projects · Quality · Senior
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Responsibilities
- ◆Support the Manufacturing team by identifying and working process improvements, the analysis of quality problems driving root cause and corrective action to prevent future occurrence of issues
- ◆Perform failure analysis of customer complaints and returns. Drive root cause and corrective action to prevent future occurrence concerns
- ◆Calibrate and maintain test and measurement equipment and the calibration system. Ensure equipment is calibrated in a timely fashion. Resolve any out of calibration issues
- ◆Support Quality Engineering on the revision and preparation of internal and external Product Part Approval Process (PPAP) and First Article Inspection (FAI)
- ◆Perform product and process audits, resolve corrective actions and document control duties
- ◆Participate in the Material Review Board (MRB) daily activities to ensure to collect scrap data to address actions to reduce scrap costs
- ◆Communicate, prepare reporting of supplier, in-process and customer quality data and metrics
- ◆Provide support to Quality Engineer on developing and maintaining needed Quality Acceptance Criteria Standards and facilitate training to the Manufacturing Associates
- ◆Coordinate Document Control activities to ensure proper release and training of revised documentation and procedures
- ◆Record test data applying statistical quality control procedures as needed
- ◆Run Charts, Histograms, Variable Data analysis and trend identification
- ◆Set-up and perform destructive and non-destructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, and/or material characteristics
- ◆Use Excel to chart data and analyze trends
- ◆Perform routine housekeeping to ensure area operates within parameters that conform to environmental and safety standards
Required Qualifications
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent; or a combination of education and experience.
- ✓2+ years of experience in a manufacturing Quality environment
- ✓Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- ✓Experience working with formal problem-solving tools -8D, 5Why, Fishbone, PDCA
- ✓Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools
- ✓Excellent written and oral communication skills
- ✓Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
- ✓Experience using MS Office
- ✓Experience using an MRP system a plus
- ✓Ability to read, write, and understand English
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
Requirements
Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:
- ✓Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- ✓Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- ✓Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
- ✓Ability to physically move around the manufacturing floor.
- ✓Ability to read documents and communicate clearly with management and coworkers.
- ✓Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.
and experience
- ✓Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
- ✓Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
- ✓10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- ✓Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
- ✓Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
- ✓Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/
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We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.
We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
What we do
For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.
Scope of Position
The Quality Control Technician is responsible for supporting the manufacturing group for all their needs to ensure the achieving of all manufacturing and Quality goals. This position is responsible for analyzing and solving quality problems, preparing inspection plans and instructions, selecting sampling plan applications, performing audits, analyzing quality data, and applying fundamental continual improvement activities.
This position reports to the Quality Manager. This role is onsite and is based in St. Pauls, NC.
General Applicable Company Competencies
- •Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
- •Punctuality and dependability.
- •Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
- •Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
- •Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
- •Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
Working Conditions
While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site in a manufacturing facility. You will be required to work at the Company’s location in St. Pauls, NC, Monday-Friday, with an occasional Saturday. Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.
Physical
Watts in it for you
Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.
- •Competitive compensation based on your skills,
How we work
At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their