Kopp Glass, a Pittsburgh-based manufacturer of high-performance, custom glass products, is seeking to hire a Quality Control Technician to support key aspects of the Quality Management System including first-article inspection and equipment calibration activities. This individual provides timely, accurate, and efficient workflow support of production through quality assurance activities to consistently deliver high-performance glass products on-time and in-spec. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical and technical abilities while executing the daily tasks associated with product conformity such as measurement activities using such equipment as Coordinate Measuring Machines (‘CMM’), simple calipers, and optical comparators.

What makes this opportunity unique? 

                Never one to shy away from a challenge, you'll find our glass cruising on jets above the clouds at 40,000 feet or aiding in important scientific discovery a mile beneath Antarctica. We are driven to support the advancement of innovations that matter. Always at the forefront of technology, our customers are leading innovators and industry shapers who count on us to contribute deep expertise and knowhow in glassmaking to help solve complex engineering challenges. As a result of our rich history of collaboration, today we make things that very few in the world can, a source of pride for our employees and customers that defines who we are.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Completes First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with production schedule while coordinating with internal and external approval.
• Completes calibration, repairs, and maintenance on measurement and test equipment ensuring all areas of production have the proper equipment to perform appropriate inspection for conformance to customer requirements.
• Performs additional measurements and adheres to established criteria as required related but not limited to CMM, basic dimensional measurements, and visual glass quality inspection.
• Supports Production Darkroom by completing product conformance testing and communicating results in a timely manner.
• Completes required shipping documentation related to quality assurance checklists and pre-shipment verification activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Technical or related Associates degree required
• At least 1-3 years’ experience in manufacturing environment and with ISO 9001:2015 or other quality management system experience
• Lean Manufacturing training, Manufacturing Enterprise System and product/process documentation or experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to use basic measuring equipment i.e., calipers, micrometers etc.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office and data entry into Quality Management Software

About the company

                At Kopp we recognize that great employees are what truly differentiates us from our competitors, and we demonstrate that belief by continuously challenging, developing, and rewarding those who help us achieve our mission. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package with options for medical and wellness care, 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation and holidays, and more. You’ll be joining a company with a solid, industry-leading reputation for technical excellence and expertise in glass science, materials, and optical engineering. We are driven to be the very best, and we want people on our team who are dedicated to this mission.

Access to our facility (and therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents of the United States. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes.