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Brunswick

Marine propulsion systems and boat manufacturing

Quality Technician

Inspection & Test +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLebanon, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to use basic measuring tools, including taper gauges, straight edges, tape measures, and squares.
  • Ability to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

  • Identify Critical to Quality characteristics throughout the parts value stream.
  • Document Critical to Quality characteristics and implement them into production processes, audits, and parts inspections.
  • Operate the FARO arm and PolyWorks software for First Article Inspection, supplier quality systems, and line-production issues.
  • Facilitate scan measurements of engineering hulls.
  • Lead the internal parts nonconformance process and perform related data entry.
  • Administer the SCS software for facility calibration and torque control.
  • Use quality measurement tools, including a Phase II hardness tester and hand measurement tools.
  • Learn and understand functional roles within the enterprise quality management system, including nonconformance management, corrective action, and document control.
  • Perform weekly foam sampling and sampling for new process changes, and assist other BG facilities with testing.
  • Review QCIS DPU data to identify key quality defects.
  • Use data from AV/AP to identify ongoing product and process issues.
  • Work with area supervisors, leads, and facilitators to identify quality issues requiring further review, including engineering or manufacturing engineering assistance.
  • Audit new prototype and engineering parts, new employee validation, new or improved machinery parts, scheduled parts, and supplied parts as requested.
  • Learn and understand the A3 improvement process.
  • Participate in A3 and 5S+1 activities, identify potential A3 projects, and complete those projects.
  • Work with engineering and quality teams to define and implement Key Product Characteristics.
  • Commit to work beyond the standard work schedule when needed.
  • Support kaizen activities and become certified as a yellow belt in Lean Six Sigma.
  • Encourage safe behavior and 5S housekeeping activities.
  • Maintain daily communication with supply and customer departments.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
  • Train in the use of technology needed to perform the job, including FARO.
  • Work at heights on platforms; lift parts and pieces up to 70 pounds; regularly use stairs; sit, squat, bend, work overhead, move between work areas, and walk or stand for most of the workday.
  • Work in environments with daily exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and odors; push and pull material carts and perform physical exertion.

Desired Qualifications

  • NMMA certification, or the ability to become certified by completing six modules within the specified timeframe.
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
  • Two to three years of experience in quality, boat building, or equivalent experience.
  • Green Belt or Yellow Belt training or certification.
  • Knowledge of drawings and measurement processes.
  • ASQ certification, such as CQIA or CQT.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to appropriately challenge team members and peers to follow standards.
  • Willingness to help others and eagerness to learn.

About the Company

Brunswick

Marine propulsion systems and boat manufacturing

Brunswick designs, manufactures, and markets recreational marine products, including propulsion systems, parts and accessories, and boats. Its propulsion lines power boats with outboard, sterndrive, and inboard engines, while the Parts & Accessories segment provides engine parts, electrical items, and other marine and non-marine gear, and its Boats segment offers fiberglass and aluminum boats for fishing, cruising, and more. The company differentiates itself with a broad, globally available product and service package that serves boat builders, dealers, and distributors in over 170 countries. Its goal is to be the worldwide supplier of complete marine recreation solutions, helping customers design, build, and operate boats with compatible propulsion, parts, and boats across markets.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Mettawa, IL
Founded
1845

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