Position Summary:

The Quality Technician will evaluate and report on the quality of products. They participate in the entire course of manufacturing wherever quality support is required. It’s up to this position to review work instructions, interpret the company quality standards, engineering diagrams, and specifications for the products, then execute appropriate quality inspections according to those inputs. If there is an issue, they must compile data and report to engineers and other stakeholders. Make recommendations that bring about positive change in quality processes. This position will also support the functions of the Quality Assurance Department to meet the requirements of the relevant ISO 9001:2015 standards based on the quality objectives established by Top Management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with corporate internal and external customers.
• Assists with internal and external quality audits.
• Maintains calibration of quality control equipment.
• Prepare and evaluate inspection data noting relevant deviations from standards.
• Identify areas for quality control improvement and implement new methods.
• Ability to use and teach others how to use measurement devices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Quality Control Tools.
• Write quality documents such as Inspection sheets, Deviations and Waivers, CAPAs, NCMRs, RMAs etc.
• Updates job knowledge with training opportunities and reading technical publications.
• Be a self-motivated team member working to achieve corporate goals.
• Meet required ISO 9001:2015 standards and necessary training based on the relevant Quality Objectives

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Written Communication – Read and interpret written information effectively, write clearly and concisely, adapt writing style for different audiences.
• Verbal Communication – Give focused attention to what others are saying, take time to understand what and respond when appropriate without interrupting, speak clearly and effectively express ideas and opinions, adapt and react professionally in both positive and negative situations.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Balance team and individual responsibilities, consider others’ views objectively and with openness to changing your own, give and encourage feedback, contribute to a positive team dynamic, prioritize team success over personal interests, work effectively across departments toward company goals.
• Professionalism – Interact with others in a considerate manner, follow through on commitments, react well under pressure and preserve confidentiality, control emotions, and accept responsibility, maintain focus on solutions and treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Motivation & Initiative – Demonstrate persistence and ability to adapt to changes in daily workflow and overcome obstacles, ask for and offer help when needed, work independently when required, volunteer readily and look for ways to improve and create successful outcomes, positively contribute to overall work environment.
• Respect & Integrity – Treat people with respect, work ethically and with honesty and integrity, inspire the trust of others, demonstrate appreciation and sensitivity for cultural differences, help promote inclusion and understanding of the value of diversity, embrace differences and support a harassment-free environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience inspection and GD&T knowledge.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Math, computer, and analytical skills.
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, etc.
• Internal and external auditing abilities.
• Attention to detail, blueprint reading.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or other 2-year degree, or equivalent firsthand practical experience.
• 5+ years’ experience inspection and GD&T knowledge.
• Basic 6s and CPI methods.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Travel: Negligible.

Physical Demands: Frequently required to sit, speak, hear, see, and perform repetitive motion (data entry). Occasionally required to lift or carry (30 lb. minimum). Reasonable accommodations will be made available if applicable.

Compensation: In compliance with Pay Transparency requirements, the hourly rate range for this role in New York State is $23 - $25. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer may vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Vuzix is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees, interns, and applicants for employment. Consistent with this commitment, our policy is to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination.