(3rd Shift) Quality Technician

Job Type: Location Type: Remote: open to residents of specific US states

 

General Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and technically skilled Quality Control Technician to support continuous improvement (Kaizen) and eliminate waste (Muda) by ensuring automotive components meet strict quality standards. Working at the source (Gemba), you’ll perform hands-on inspections, testing, and data analysis to drive product excellence.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct electrical, mechanical, and functional tests using specified protocols.
• Record and analyze data using statistical software; report findings.
• Monitor process performance and identify opportunities for Kaizen.
• Submit parts for CMM layout and compile results for engineering review.
• Manage trial part inventory and ensure proper identification and status.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using calibrated instruments.
• Conduct audits and product/component layouts at the Gemba.
• Communicate with suppliers and customers regarding quality concerns.
• Review trial products against standards; update part status.
• Draft inspection instructions for Quality Engineer approval.

Desired Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred.
• 2+ years in automotive or manufacturing quality roles.
• Familiarity with Lean principles and Kaizen / continuous improvement tools.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Prescription
• Vision
• 401K + Company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Education Assistance
• Flex Spending
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan.

TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our Jackson, MI location.

We manufacture security and safety-related products: shift levers, shift-by-wire, steering wheels, exterior mirrors, steering column locks, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys, and more.

Shift your career into drive and help TAC Manufacturing make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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