Quality Technician

Are you passionate about quality, precision, and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy solving problems, analyzing data, and ensuring products meet the highest standards? Arnold Fastening Systems is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Quality Technician to support our growing manufacturing operation in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

In this role, you will work closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure product conformity, maintain quality systems, support inspections and audits, manage calibration activities, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

What You'll Do

Quality & Inspection

• Perform incoming, first-piece, in-process, final, and containment inspections
• Conduct dimensional, hardness, torque, tensile, and other product validation testing
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and control plans
• Analyze inspection results and communicate quality concerns quickly and effectively

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Support compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and customer requirements
• Maintain quality records, inspection documentation, and controlled forms
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party audits
• Perform Layered Process Audits (LPAs)

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Support containment, sorting, and nonconforming material activities
• Monitor quality trends and support SPC initiatives
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and 5S activities
• Help reduce defects, scrap, rework, and customer complaints

Measurement Systems & Calibration

• Manage gage calibration and inventory
• Support MSA studies and Gage R&R activities
• Ensure measuring equipment is accurate, maintained, and suitable for use

Customer & Supplier Quality Support

• Support customer complaint investigations
• Assist with supplier quality activities
• Help prepare and submit PPAP documentation
• Support traceability and product release requirements

What We're Looking For

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments

Preferred

• 1-3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Familiarity with AIAG Core Tools including APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, SPC, and MSA
• Experience performing inspections, testing, calibration management, and quality data analysis
• ERP or QMS software experience
• Customer and supplier quality experience

Why Join Arnold?

At Arnold Fastening Systems, you'll join a team that values quality, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We offer the opportunity to make a direct impact in a growing manufacturing environment while developing your skills and career.

Benefits Include

✅ Competitive Pay

✅ Medical Insurance

✅ Dental Insurance

✅ Vision Insurance

✅ 401(k) with Company Match

✅ Paid Time Off (PTO)

✅ Paid Sick Time

✅ Paid Holidays

✅ Employee Assistance Program (if applicable)

✅ Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

✅ Training and Professional Development Opportunities