Quality Technician

# Quality Technician

Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department: Quality

Position Summary

Plug is seeking a Quality Technician to join our employee-centric company as we continue to lead the Hydrogen Revolution. We believe that providing access to affordable and reliable green hydrogen energy is key to building a world that is sustainable for generations to come. As a Quality Technician at Plug, you will have an opportunity to help our clients reduce their environmental footprint on the planet. You will be responsible for providing support for Tier 1 supplier/manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen dispensing units, and hydrogen storage, compression, and flow systems. The position is vital to drive product quality improvements by raising awareness to enhancement opportunities within manufacturing systems and procedures. In this role, you will drive to minimize the overall manufacturing cycle time for Plug’s products while ensuring the highest quality of produced goods.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

- Inspect and approve incoming material by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, manufactured parts for conformity to blueprints, specifications, and standards.

- Inspect a variety of units using measuring/inspection instruments (e.g., micrometers, gauges, and calipers) with proper inspection techniques.

- Make decisions regarding product acceptance per product documentation and company workmanship criteria.

- Document inspection activities on appropriate inspection records.

- Read, interpret, and utilize Quality policies, procedures, blueprints, and other documentation.

- Complete First Article Inspection (FAI) and forms to ensure compliance with requirements.

- Plan and perform internal process audits.

- Support the preparation of operational procedures and instructions in accordance with ISO 9001, 2015/IATF 16949 requirements.

- Assist with generating and submitting Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages per AIAG guidelines.

- Perform dimensional inspections, capability studies, Gauge R&R studies, and audits as needed to support quality concerns, APQP and PPAP.

- Participate in corrective action teams to identify the root cause of a problem and implement effective corrective actions.

- Maintain transactions related to inspection and nonconforming processes.

- Participate in quality improvement projects for products and processes.

Education and Experience

- Associate’s degree from an accredited university or college in a technical field or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment preferred.

- Knowledge of blueprint reading/Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance (GD&T).

- Capable of performing gage studies.

- Basic AIAG and related quality system knowledge of ISO 9001, 2015/IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 strongly desired.

- Understanding of 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support) and lean six sigma preferred.

- Able to maintain confidentiality on products, services, and processes.

- Familiarity with AS9102, First Article Inspection & Final Inspection processes

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

- Accuracy and attention to detail is highly important

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

- Effective problem-solving skills and decision-making skills

- Computer skills, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook

Pay Rate:

$20.90 - $28.00

We offer a fantastic total rewards package at Plug, and a brief summary is below:

✓Base salary is determined on a number of factors including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. These factors are considered when making an offer of employment. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply.

✓The above pay range, may not take into account local geographic pay variations. If there is an applicable geographic differential, a member of the HR team can discuss that with you.

✓Health, Dental & Vision Insurance eligibility starting from the first day of hire

✓401(k) with 5% company match

✓Bonus eligibility

✓Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time

✓Paid Holidays

✓Wellness Reimbursement Program

✓Potential to apply for Tuition Reimbursement

✓Employee Referral program

✓Employee Assistance Program

Plug Power Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.