Manufacturing Engineering Technician jobs in California

Caran Precision, a family-owned business for 57 years in Southern California is looking for the perfect candidates to join our team full-time! We’re one of the premiere stamping manufacturers in the United States that service the automotive, aerospace, defense, and nuclear industries globally. We’re a one-stop shop from part inception to a finished product.

If you’re looking for a career, Caran Precision is the place to join. With excellent benefits and a great company atmosphere, you’ll have longevity with us. Apply today with Caran Precision!

Job Title:

• Quality Technician

Job:

• Full-Time, 1st Shift

Job Description Summary: Assist the Quality Engineer in Advanced Product Quality Planning and the responsibilities of the Corrective Action Team and the Continuous Improvement Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Member of APQP (NPI) Team; Assist in the development and submission of PPAP or qualifications; Assist in the creation of inspection documentation and inspection methods
• Member of the Corrective Action Team and the Continuous Improvement Team
• Assist in the modification and revision changes to quality documentation
• Assist in performing Layered Process Audits and Customer/ISO audits
• Assist in the training of Production and Quality personnel
• Assist in the inspection of components and assemblies
• Assist with Liquid Penetrate Inspection (when applicable)
• Comply with Caran’s Quality Manual, Quality Policy and Objectives, and operating procedures/work instr.
• Develop Quality documentation.
• Assist with Quality Inspection activities.
• Perform Met Lab activities.
• Perform other related tasks as may be required.

Knowledge, skills, abilities, other:

• Associate’s degree, or equivalent in experience
• 2-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance
• ASQ Quality Technician Certification
• Able to use Microsoft Office software
• Fundamental understanding of: Quality methods- SPC, Gage R&R Studies, 6 Sigma, 5 Why’s, 5’S, PPAP, and Qualifications; Tools- micrometer, calipers, height gages, vision systems, CMM; Metrology and calibration; Inspection and Test; Corrective Action
• Basic understanding of the audit process
• Develop and implement quality tracking, analyzing, reporting, and problem-solving
• Document and communicate customer quality requirements • Honest and impartial
• Willing to improve their “Quality” skills, working toward certifications, taking classes as needed
• Willing to excel in a professional team environment

Working Environment:

• Office
• Manufacturing warehouse

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Are you familiar with measuring equipment, i.e.: calipers, micrometer, comparator?
• Do you have experience with First Article, In Process, Final Inspection?
• Do you have experience with PPAP's and Product qualification?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Quality Inspection: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person