Manufacturing Quality Technician Job in Des Moines, Iowa US

Manufacturing Quality Technician

Manpower Professional of Des Moines has a great temp-to-hire opportunity for a local manufacturing company in Des Moines, Iowa. Must have quality control experience as a tech. Must be able to work any shift assigned (1-2-3). SUMMARY: Responsible for overall process quality by safely performing all testing procedures and ensuring conformance to established specifications. Additionally, manage shift quality improvement initiatives through training, awareness, and analysis of facts and data. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE: - Ensure Measurement Process Quality by keeping Lab Equipment in Calibration and Functioning through preventative maintenance and troubleshooting. -Analyze trends in production/process data through statistical evaluation methods. -Assist in determining Process Capabilities within the Laboratory and out on the Production Floor. -Assist with raw material and/or quality issues; i.e., completion of and facilitation of reject/hold forms, supplier certification, customer complaint investigations, etc. -Participate in plant shift meetings related to quality improvement -Analyze and Recommend Optimal QA Testing Requirement. -Support Process/Product Trials through active involvement with Suppliers/Vendors, Customers, Manufacturing and Technical. -Understand, calibrate and safely operate all laboratory equipment. -Perform required testing for product development projects. -Improvement, safety, special projects, departmental, etc.). EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Related Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four year college or university, three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. In addition, candidates must possess experience with statistical analysis of quality (setting) data and SPC (implementation of control charts, data collection/analysis). Manpower is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA)