Company Description
Whether you're just beginning your career or have years of experience-you've come to the right place! Working at Alto-Shaam means you're a part of a passionate team working together towards one goal.
Since 1955, Alto-Shaam has pioneered industry-leading commercial foodservice equipment that anticipates and responds to our customers' needs. Our solutions help foodservice businesses like Sendik's Food Market and Saz's Hospitality Group enhance their menus while providing a greater return on their investment.
Our world-class products are made in a world-class facility. Alto-Shaam's headquarters and manufacturing space is dynamic, clean and safe for all.
As a family company, we also take care of our people by providing market-leading benefits:
- Earn an annual bonus on your gross income, which has averaged 15% over the past five years
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Low to NO COST premiums for full coverage healthcare with wellness participation
- 11 paid holidays and generous earned PTO
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Advancement opportunities to grow through our career ladders program
- Tuition assistance to pursue a degree or certification
- Fitness reimbursement for gym memberships, classes, or training sessions
- Biannual performance reviews with yearly merit increases
- Annual free lunch with the company president to celebrate your work anniversary
Job DescriptionThis position will support quality practices to comply with FDA and applicable international regulations & ISO standards. This position follows the Quality Assurance Department's objectives to increase product quality and implement continual improvement throughout the manufacturing process. There will be specific tasks and long-term projects assigned for completion that will require appropriate documentation with periodic reporting to management.
The ideal candidate for a Sr. Quality Assurance Tech would be able to do the following:
- Receive, inspect and create records of incoming raw materials and components
- Issue accepted materials to production stocking areas
- Inspect internal fabrication parts for audit / compliance requirements as needed
- Manage the internal calibration/verification program
- Respond to daily quality issues as they arise in manufacturing.
- Manages Inspection / Calibration documents
- Support Shock & Vibe test requirements in a backup role
- Process rejected materials to MRB area per SOP-10 RTV / Scrap guidelines
- Escalate quality issues when systemic issues are identified in the MRB process
- Monitor and suggest improvement changes related to drawings, specifications and material requirements
- Support internal and external PPAP activities for NPD verification when required
- Participate in problem solving activities for top issues as assigned
- Support internal non-conformances using root cause analysis and support containment and countermeasure implementation when applicable
- Participate in cross-functional teams (Kaizen, C.I., etc) as requested
- Support internal auditing as assigned
- Other project work as assigned
QualificationsFor a candidate to be successful as a Sr. Quality Assurance Tech they must have:This position requires an individual capable of working independently on tasks, conception through completion. The candidate must be detail minded and capable of using inspection-measuring equipment including micrometers, digital calipers, height gauges and other common inspection tools. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office are necessary, as documentation and record keeping is essential.
EDUCATION / SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Associate Degree in the area of Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or equivalent job experience
- Able to accumulate and analyze data to identify and resolve problems
- Able to read engineering drawings
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and team skills in a cross functional atmosphere
- Experience with Corrective / Preventive action management tools
- Strong organization, communication and time management skills
- Certified Quality Inspector preferred
- ISO 13485 / 9001 Auditor experience preferred
- Experience with 21 CFR 820 preferred
Additional InformationWe are looking for team-members that exemplify and live our High FIVE values:
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High Quality: Are you detailed-oriented and ensure the accuracy of your work?
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Family: Do you exceed expectations by being attentive and going above and beyond?
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Improve: Are you passionate about finding solutions to streamline and enhance the way you and your peers work?
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Voice: Are you a positive person who wants to make an impact on others?
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Empower: Are you a go-getter who takes initiative and pride in your work?
If you share our values, we want you to be a part of our Alto-Shaam family!
