Quality Technician

HUBER+SUHNER seeks a Quality Technician in St. Gallen to support operations quality within a Lean Manufacturing environment, focusing on component inspection, testing, and documentation.

This position serves as a key member of the Operations Quality Team, contributing to the creation of high-standard products for the communications sector. The role functions within a Lean Manufacturing framework, ensuring that quality standards are met through rigorous testing, inspection, and process adherence.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, inspection, and testing of micro-components and electronic parts.
• Conduct incoming material quality checks and commission testing for electronic components.
• Analyze data from precision-manufactured parts to support prototype development and non-conformance investigations.
• Create and maintain manufacturing standards, including Standard Work Instructions, batch records, and quality reports.
• Participate in product and process projects aimed at enhancing Total Quality Management (TQM) and customer satisfaction.
• Test products and subassemblies to verify functionality and quality compliance.
• Troubleshoot issues related to equipment, devices, or products.
• Manage waste disposal in line with company policies and transport procedures.
• Prepare and assemble necessary materials for production tasks.
• Set up and operate test equipment following standard work procedures and manufacturing practices.
• Assist engineers in the development, building, and testing of new products, processes, or prototypes.
• Calibrate and adjust equipment using tools such as callipers, micrometres, and gauges to ensure quality output.
• Inspect electronic, mechanical, and prototype materials for IQI, IQL, and OQL compliance per specifications.
• Maintain up-to-date logs, tracking documentation, and systems.
• Plan and schedule work to ensure on-time delivery of tasks.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environment regulations and procedures.
• Maintain the work area according to 5S standards.
• Measure and record data related to equipment, processes, and product development.
• Communicate effectively with peers, engineers, management, and cross-functional departments.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and awareness of Health & Safety practices.
• Demonstrated practical skills in relevant tasks.
• Ability to understand and implement established processes.
• Capacity to interpret engineering proposals and collaborate with other disciplines.
• Skill in following work instructions and creating them when necessary.
• Efficiency in working with minimal supervision.
• Excellent teamwork abilities with a positive influence on team dynamics.

About the company

HUBER+SUHNER is dedicated to building world-class products for the communications industries. The company operates within a Lean Manufacturing Environment, emphasizing efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement in all operations.

• Commitment to building world-class products for the communications sector.
• Operation within a Lean Manufacturing Environment to drive efficiency and quality.