Quality Test Technician - 1st Shift - Briggs and Stratton Corporation : Job Details

Position Description

Performs a variety of quality control tests and inspections on products, materials, components and parts at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with quality and reliability standards. Records statistical data, analyzes data and communicates test results.

Job Responsibilities

* Records and documents test data; analyzes, interprets and professionally communicates test results

* Supports production areas in troubleshooting problems related to the engine components and engine assembly which may include preparing sketches and graphical output

* Verifies implemented quality improvements to the manufacturing process

* Uses problem solving techniques, reports root cause of engine failures

* Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

* Ability to use common hand tools, power tools and measuring devices necessary to engine testing

* Basic knowledge of internal combustion engines, electric circuits, stress analysis, etc

* Ability to use common test equipment; familiarity with small engines and small engine dynamometers

* Problem solving and analytical skills to perform root cause, engine failure and other in-depth analyses

* Good written and verbal communication skills

* Knowledge of SPC, GD&T & metrology desired

* FMEA knowledge and experience preferred

* Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Competencies

Education

* Associates Degree in Engine Technology, or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements

* Minimum of one year experience working with small engines and engine powered equipment

* Minimum of one year product technician or manufacturing technician experience preferred

* Experience in Advance Quality Planning preferred

Certifications Preferred

Physical & Environmental Requirements

* Domestic and/or international travel as required up to 10%

Position Description

Maintains high quality standards of finished product by monitoring quality procedures throughout the assembly process while providing leadership in commitment to a quality culture.

Job Responsibilities

* Monitors the daily adherence to established quality standards and procedures and recommends changes.

* Oversees the daily auditing of finished products.

* Investigates root causes of assembly defects and initiates the corrective action process as required.

* Works with cross functional teams to resolve quality issues discovered by customers.

* Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

* Basic reading, writing, math and computer skills.

* Ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment

* Ability to understand LEAN principles to perform job duties for continuous improvement

* Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

High School diploma

General Education Degree

Experience Requirements

* 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment involved with final assembly

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Some physical demand; often lifts light weight material. Rarely lifting/moving average weight (25-50 lbs/11-27 kgs) material.

Generally good working conditions.

Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world's largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton, Vanguard, Ferris, Simplicity, Billy Goat, Allmand, SimpliPhi, Branco and Victa brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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