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Quality Engineer Technician Chicopee, MA Description The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki Automotive, LLC is an international tier-one supplier of high-speed chain drive systems to the automotive industry. The Quality Engineer Technician will be primarily responsible for meeting our quality requirements and goals as they relate to internal quality as well customer quality, problem resolution, documentation, and change approval. In addition, this role will also provide leadership for the continuous improvement of team activities in specific manufacturing departments. Coordinates activities with both Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Assurance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description, other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed. Identify areas for improvement related to quality and recommended solutions to identified problems. Implement approved changes using quality principles and document requirements on a timely basis. Help facilitate continuous improvement and learning across functional areas through training and communication of quality initiatives. Lead in implementation of software to record inspection data that allows for the elimination of paper record keeping. Participate in quality audits to help identify and resolve production and quality system deficiencies. Report to management any issues prior to missing an objective. Ensure quality requirements are met and improved upon for internal manufacturing processes. Lead internal meetings to drive corrective actions to various departments. Perform various internal quality and process audits to ensure conformance to IATF 16949 requirements. Perform various internal layered process audits to continually improve internal quality and production. Inspect parts for approval prior to production. Verify proto parts for critical dimensions prior to shipment. Setup and maintain incoming inspections. Investigate root cause for warranty parts. Assist with dispositions of red square and communicate internally. Support plant calibration. Perform In-process inspections as needed. Support lap equipment issues. Review and maintain prints from Product Engineering. Support suppliers with the measurement technique. Perform annual layouts as required by the customer. Requirements Associates or technical degree/certification and /or 5 years\' relevant work experience. 5 -10 years relevant work experience. Must have good written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to be approachable and tactful. Good Math and computer skills. (Office, Word, Excel, etc.,) Good organizational and planning skills. Proficient with QAD, highly desirable. Able to read standard blueprints, machine and process drawings. Knowledge and understanding of maintenance processes and proper use of the work order system. Proficient problem solving and root cause analysis skill. IATF 16949 experience and/or actual IATF 16949 Auditor Certification. The ability to manage multiple priorities and/or projects. U.S. Tsubaki offers a competitive compensation package, including health benefits effective on date of hire, generous 401(k) match and profit sharing, education reimbursement, and annual bonus potential.