Quality Control Associate

The Company:

Kinter is a family business obsessed with making retail display hardware easier for our customers. We’ve been manufacturing and distributing retail display hardware for over 40 years. Our approach to business is simple — treat each other and our customers like family.

Summary/Objective:

The Quality Control Associate will be responsible for supporting PPAP (production part approval process), assisting with inbound/outbound audits, reviewing compliance, field surveying/testing, and supporting the needs of the Product Development department. The pay range for this role is fixed at $50,000 to $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Candidates with strong, relevant experience may be offered salaries toward the higher end of the range, while those earlier in their careers can expect offers aligned with the entry level of the range.

Essential Functions:

• Drive PPAP processes at Kinters fulfillment center assisting product development, sales, and warehouse receiving in approval processes
• Conduct and oversee quality control processes for incoming shipments
• Audit processes to ensure customers receive proper products. (Purchase orders, product specifications, ERP data, engineering drawings.)
• Provide ongoing support in Continuous Quality Improvement related to internal processes
• Support Sales, Product Development & Operations with investigations to ensure proper conflict resolution for customer concerns
• Take corrective action to resolve customer concerns
• Create and update CAD drawings
• Assist/support other quality related duties as assigned
  
  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
  
  

• High school diploma required
• Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience with Solidworks software
  
  

• Standing for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to make repetitive movements, including moving of the wrists/and or fingers, bending, or squatting
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds
  
  

• This position will work indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
  
  

• Local travel for field surveying
  
  

• Be part of a dedicated, family-owned business with a proven track record of success and a deep commitment to its employees
• Enjoy generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance—100% covered for the employee by Kinter, with no payroll deductions
• Secure your future with our fully employer-funded pension plan (contributions start after 1 year, fully vested after 5 years, with no deductions from your paycheck)
• Unlock long-term growth potential and opportunities to advance within the company