Job Title: Quality Assurance Technicain
Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality Engineer
Hours: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm, M – F
Pay Scale: $25.00 – $27.00 per hour, DOE

SUMMARY
We are looking for a responsible Quality Assurance Technician to help support and establish dimensional, visual, and material property inspection of precision mechanical parts, assemblies, and materials. Inspection equipment includes vision and touch probe coordinate measurement machines (CMM’s), micrometers, microscopes, profilometers, comparators and a scanning electronic microscope (SEM) with EDS. SPC Data systems include Infinity QS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As follows. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop/Write and troubleshoot part programs for CMM’s to meet part and assembly inspection requirements
• Run and/or support inspectors running CMM programs
• Support inspectors as required to complete In-Process and Final inspection of parts and assemblies including dimensional checks and visual inspections
• Complete incoming inspection of components and raw materials
• Set up importing of data from gages into Infinity QS database
• Summarize inspection data for special projects
• Support generation and updates of inspection documents
• Summarize non-conforming parts and materials and write Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMR)
• Participate in root cause investigation studies as assigned.
• Participate as a member of the Material Review Board (MRB)
• Perform SEM/EDS analyses on parts and material after receiving training on these systems
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures and legal regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No immediate direct reports

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with confidence and consistency. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Language Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Math Skills: Proficient in basic mathemtatics
• Computer Skills: Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and general computer operations
• Attention to Detail: Consistently thorough and accurate in all tasks
• Documentation Skills: Capable of recording and maintaining accurate documentation
• Reporting Skills: Experience compiling and presenting data in a clear format
• Blueprint Reading: Ability to read and interpret blueprints and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• CMM Knowledge: Familiarity with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and CMM software
• Multitasking: Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks

Specific Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma
• Experience with measuring devices such as meters, gauges, computers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments
• Minimum 2 years quality inspection experience
• Experience with Nikon vision and contact measurement machines a plus
• Experience with InfinityQS Proficient SPC database and software a plus
• Experience with Keyence vision measurement machines and profilometers a plus

IntriPlex Technologies is a global leader in high volume, precision metal stamping and forming technology, well-recognized for engineering excellence, product quality, and a broad product innovation portfolio across multiple industries. Today, IntriPlex places a growing focus on advancing battery technology with critical breakthrough stamping solutions for prismatic and cylindrical battery cell components. Our customers choose us to partner with them for innovative precision metal stamping solutions. We’re headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. We manufacture in the USA and Thailand.

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Job Title: Product Engineer
Department: Product Engineering
Reports To: Product Engineering Manager
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, M – F, (may be negotiable)
Pay Scale: $76K-$81K, depending on experience

SUMMARY
The Product Engineer will help IntriPlex expand the design and production of electric vehicle and energy storage system battery components and assemblies by working with other groups including Business Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Sales, R&D and Quality. The Product Engineer is responsible for technical communication, specifications, and performance for IntriPlex’s new and mature products. The Product Engineer also generates or supports process and cost modeling for part and project quotations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As follows. Other duties may be assigned.

• Customer technical communication via email, phone, web meeting, and face to face meetings
• Component and assembly design support
• Product technical specification development and refinement
• Design for manufacturability in coordination with other company groups
• Cost and process modeling
• New product build planning and coordination support
• Part and process data package compilation support
• Voice of the customer within IntriPlex
• Bridge between customer needs and IntriPlex manufacturing capability
• Technical marketing support
• Contribute to regularly scheduled company-wide status updates on all active programs

CAPABILITIES

• Creative and open-minded approach
• Self-starting, can-do attitude
• Print and GD&T understanding
• Part dimension inspection methods and equipment familiarity
• Effective multi-tasking and time management skills
• Project management capability
• Basic materials and material science understanding
• Solid modeling capability (SolidWorks preferred)
• Stress and vibration analyses understanding
• Finite element analysis familiarity (ANSYS preferred)
• Statistical data analyses, experimental design and SPC familiarity
• Rechargeable battery technology experience preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No immediate direct reports

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Language Skills: Solid oral and written communication skills
• Math Skills: Strong math skills, and problem-solving ability necessary.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Physical Demands: Occasional lifting (50 lbs maximum). Domestic and international travel.
• Work Environment: Typical desk/office environment, some work in press room, tool room, clean room and lab areas. Some exposure to loud manufacturing operation noise

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• BS, mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Three years minimum relevant work experience

IntriPlex Technologies is a global leader in high volume, precision metal stamping and forming technology, well-recognized for engineering excellence, product quality, and a broad product innovation portfolio across multiple industries. Today, IntriPlex places a growing focus on advancing battery technology with critical breakthrough stamping solutions for prismatic and cylindrical battery cell components. Our customers choose us to partner with them for innovative precision metal stamping solutions. We’re headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. We manufacture in the USA and Thailand.

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Job Title: Tool & Die Maker
Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: Program Manager, Stamping Technology
Hours: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm, M-F
Pay Scale: $40 – $50 per hour, depending on experience

SUMMARY
The Tool & Die Maker will perform maintenance, trials, and troubleshoot complex stamp and dies. The position is a key part of a close-working manufacturing and engineering group that supports our internal and external customers and the operations of the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As follows. Other duties may be assigned.

• Requires general knowledge of construction and maintenance of progressive metal stamping dies and ability to actively engage in new product/part development.
• Sets up and operates all basic machine tools, mills, lathes, grinders, and machinist hand tools.
• Capability to grind die components to +/-.0001” tolerance on tool steel and carbide is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of shop inspection procedures, mechanical, optical, and computer-assisted measuring equipment.
• Understanding of SPC manufacturing environment.
• Analyzes and interprets specifications, including blueprints, engineering sketches, and verbal information.
• Requires general knowledge of various tool steels and their application.
• General knowledge of jigs and fixtures, automated machinery, and basic shop machine maintenance.
• This job requires the ability to work in multiple locations and/or to relocate to a different state.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals.  Ability to respond to common inquiries.
• Math Skills: Strong math skills, and problem-solving ability necessary.
• Reasoning Ability: Analytical skills necessary to maintain and troubleshoot precision, high-speed progressive dies.
• Physical Demands: Proper lifting techniques are required.  Extended periods of standing may be required. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on occasion.
• Work Environment: May require occasional exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, and mandatory hearing protection. For the most part, room temperatures are ambient lighting with traditional office equipment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Two years of technical school, and ten years of experience in tool and die making specifically progressive tooling. Previous involvement with new product development activities including tooling and process advancement working closely with tool designers preferred. Managerial experience is considered a plus.

IntriPlex Technologies is a global leader in high volume, precision metal stamping and forming technology, well-recognized for engineering excellence, product quality, and a broad product innovation portfolio across multiple industries. Today, IntriPlex places a growing focus on advancing battery technology with critical breakthrough stamping solutions for prismatic and cylindrical battery cell components. Our customers choose us to partner with them for innovative precision metal stamping solutions. We’re headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. We manufacture in the USA and Thailand.

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