Quality Engineering Technician 2nd Shift

Quality Engineering Technician 2nd Shift

How do steel makers save energy and become more sustainable? How do foundries become more efficient and optimize their processes? Heraeus Electro-Nite (HEN) provides solutions for the molten metal industry. We lead the market with our innovations since the 1950s. As a global company with 25 locations and approximately 4,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to the sustainable growth of our teams and sites. Heraeus Electro-Nite, headquartered in Houthalen (Belgium), is part of the Heraeus Group. The Technology Group delivers world-class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, Heraeus employs around 16,400 employees in 40 countries.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Quality Engineering Technician, you will play a pivotal role in guaranteeing the excellence of our industrial processes, materials, and products. You'll work within our Quality Team to:

• Plan and conduct comprehensive analysis, inspection, testing, and integration to assure the highest quality of products and components.
• Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods to evaluate processes and implement changes efficiently.
• Document data rigorously, aligning with company policies and procedures.
• Innovate and develop new approaches to solve challenges identified during quality assurance activities.
• Communicate impactful issues or developments and propose process improvements.
• Prepare and present insightful technical reports and program information.
• Monitor, analyze, and strategically reduce scrap through process improvements.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check and be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

What is Required for This Role:

• A 2-year technical school degree in a STEM or related field, or a military equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in an ISO 9001 certified manufacturing environment including:
• Independent problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making experience.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action with experience independently driving investigations and dispositioning processes of nonconforming product.
• Experience responding directly to customer complaints.
• Driving scrap reduction projects in manufacturing processes.
• A solid mechanical aptitude and capability in basic statistical techniques and Statistical Process Control.
• Proven experience with engineering drawings, blueprints interpretation, and Quality Management Systems in an ISO9001/17025 environment.
• Competence in an ERP computer environment, preferably SAP.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in other Microsoft applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with integrity and professionalism.
• The ability to lift, push, pull 50 lbs. regularly and work in hot and cold environments (around molten metal).

If you have further questions, please contact hen_globalrecruitment@heraeus.com.