Job Description
Avery Weigh-Tronix is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of weighing equipment and solutions. With wholly owned businesses in nine countries, and partners in more than 70 others, we are truly a global player with a range and expertise that is second to none.
With its North American headquarters, R&D and manufacturing base in Minnesota, Avery Weigh-Tronix has a presence across the whole of the United States. Our established network of distributors and dealers undergo extensive product training to provide you with a trustworthy and knowledgeable source for all of your weighing requirements.
Objective Of Role
Build robust quality systems and drive continuous improvement that strengthens product integrity, enhances process capability, and elevates customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance, tackle root causes, and deliver sustainable solutions. Partner with leaders and auditors to uphold ISO 9001 standards, embed quality into every process, and engage directly with vendors through on-site visits to strengthen partnerships, support audits, and champion improvement initiatives.
What You Will Do
- Quality System Support
- Assist in maintaining and improving the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO standards.
- Support internal and external audits, document control, compliance activities and corrective action requests.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of quality procedures, work instructions, and control plans.
- Data Analysis & Problem Solving
- Collect, analyze, and report on quality metrics (scrap, yield, defects, etc.) to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Data sources include FTPR, NCRs, customer concerns, repair, and warranty.
- Lead or support structured problem-solving efforts using tools such as 8D, Fishbone, FMEA, Risk-based thinking and Root Cause Analysis.
- Conduct capability studies and statistical analysis to validate process improvements.
- Customer & Supplier Quality
- Support resolution of customer complaints through timely investigation and corrective action.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure incoming material quality and drive supplier corrective actions when needed.
- Assist in PPAP documentation and submission for new product launches and engineering changes.
- Conduct on-site and remote audits and assessments as appropriate.
- Continuous Improvement
- Participate in cross-functional improvement teams focused on waste reduction and process optimization.
- Integrate ITW Toolbox principles (80/20, simplification, standard work, visual management, 5S) in daily activities.
- Support implementation of error-proofing and process control measures focused on defect prevention.
- Develop meaningful metrics tailored to individual processes.
- Reduce costs through lower scrap, rework, defects and eliminating non-value-added activity.
- Operational Support
- Conduct inspections, audits, and verifications to ensure product and process compliance.
- Support calibration and maintenance of inspection, measuring, and test equipment (IMTE).
- Assist production and engineering teams with quality-related issues and training.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing quality role.
- Working knowledge of QMS, SPC, PPAP, FMEA, and root cause analysis tools.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to coordinate across departments and variety of personalities; ability to influence decision-making.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality software tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ISO 9001 and previous auditing experience.
- Certification in Six Sigma, CQE, or similar quality disciplines.
- Familiarity with design of experiments and advanced statistical methods.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- Occasional travel 25-50% (up to 20%) as needed for customer visits, training and meetings while keeping up with daily communications and responsibilities
- Standard business hours are expected with flexibility required during critical projects or product support issues
- May be required to lift up to 25 pounds.
Company Benefits
Best in Class Benefits: Our total rewards package is broad and offers comprehensive support from health and wellness, to retirement and financial stability.
- Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- HSA/FSA with a company match
- Income Protection Benefits
- Industry Leading 401(k) plan
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Matching Gift and Volunteer Program
Opportunities to Get Involved and Give Back
- Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led organizations that bring together diverse groups of people to share experiences and innovative ideas to help accelerate our path to full potential
- It is also our commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment, strive to create a place where everyone is welcome to contribute their talents and ideas.
- ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program provide employees an opportunity to give back and help families in our neighborhoods who are in need
Salary Range: $68,400 - $85,000 per year
Hiring Contingencies – Employment at AWTX is contingent upon successful completion of background checks, drug screen and pre-hire assessments.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Employees will be required to perform all tasks and duties as directed by management. AWTX organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Employment at AWTX remains at-will.
Avery Weigh-Tronix is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation Information
Salary Range: $68,400 - $85,000 per year
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
