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Quality Assurance Technician Jobs in Knoxville, TN at Elevation Foods
Location:
Greenfield, Indiana, United States of America
Job ID:
R0088545
Date Posted:
2025-04-14
Company Name:
HITACHI ASTEMO INDIANA, INC.
Profession (Job Category):
Quality Management
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The purpose of this position is to lead quality control activities including, but not limited to, day-to-day operation, new model, corrective action, quality improvements and IATF compliance for multiple production departments. The QC technician will collaborate with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues, recommend improvements, and assist in maintaining a consistent level of product quality.
Position Duties and Responsibilities / % Time Spent
Oversee and control day to day operations within the manufacturing facility including tracking reject trends and changepoints: 50%
Oversee direct QC technical associate’s daily duties and projects: 15%
Support New Model development and testing including IPPAAR data packages: 5%
Provide necessary support for any customer related concerns: 5%
Develop process improvements to reduce quality associated defects: 10%
Maintains knowledge of all processes, procedures, and equipment within coverage area: 10%
Coordinate and recommend cost savings and efficiency ideas for the departments: 5%
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
2-years’ experience
Knowledge of computer systems and spreadsheets necessary to perform job duties
Technical abilities, leadership skills, high degree of communication, motivated for personal and professional growth
Ability to lead project teams
Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills):
2-year associate’s degree and/or 5 years’ experience
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to promote and carry out the “Astemo Philosophy” of Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering Spirit
Proven ability to make sound business decisions, exercise good judgment, and be highly motivated
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, high level of accuracy
Confers with and prepares reports for upper management and possibly other Astemo companies
Maintains clean and orderly work environment
Provides strong leadership to subordinate personnel
Interacts with associates at all levels.
Improves manufacturing proficiency to meet plant goals and objectives
Maintains knowledge of all processes, procedures, and equipment
Coordinates and recommends cost savings and efficiency ideas for the facility
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Software:
Basic experience required in Windows and MS Office
Intermediate experience required in Excel
Essential to Job Functions – Physical and/or Mental Restrictions:
Ability to work for extended periods of time while sitting
Standing, walking, and bending for the duration of the workday
Ability to lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds
Visual ability to work accurately with detailed information and a computer screen
Full motor skills
Work Environment – Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.
May require up to 2% travel
Factory setting with noise
Equipment Used
Personal Computer
I-Pad
Measurement Equipment (Calipers, gages, etc)
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to [email protected] when applying for the position.
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Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Company: Elevation Foods
Location: Knoxville, TN
