Quality Validation Lab Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Ryobi Die Casting Inc USA - Shelbyville, IN, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School or GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Engineering, QC Product Validation Technician - Plant 2, 3rd Shift Oct 23, 2026 Role overview We are hiring a QC Product Validation Technician for Plant 2 on 3rd shift. This associate inspects and validates finished castings to make sure they meet the applicable quality standards, using the Quality Assurance Control (QAC) documents, job instructions, and quality procedures. This is a non-exempt, indirect position in Die Cast Engineering, Pay Band 8. Key responsibilities Operate FPI equipment, X-ray machines, destructive machining CNCs, and leak testers to inspect castings Inspect castings for acceptance against applicable standards Notify Quality Control when castings are unacceptable or suspect Sort parts by destructive and non-destructive methods when needed Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time Help production supervisors and engineers solve problems Set up tools for spares Use and edit CNC programs, and help troubleshoot CNC equipment and programs Support process control and the preventive maintenance (PM) schedule Record daily program or maintenance changes in current records Change out standard types of tooling, and perform basic CNC and fixture repair with Maintenance Find and carry out process improvements Take part in the safety, quality, 5S, and Kaizen programs, and follow plant safety and environmental rules Perform special projects and other duties as assigned Qualifications General mechanical aptitude and good problem-solving skills High school diploma or GED Preferred: technical degree Operating experience with FPI, X-ray machines, CNC machines, and leak testers CNC programming knowledge 5+ years in a manufacturing environment preferred  Working conditions and physical requirements Plant conditions, including exposure to noise, fumes, and cleaning chemicals Regular exposure to extreme temperatures Ability to stand and walk for long periods Ability to lift 40 lbs, and to lift and move up to 60 lbs About 50% of the time in normal office conditions Why Ryobi Ryobi Die Casting (USA), Inc. is a leading provider in the die casting market for the global automotive industry. We make high-quality, technically complex aluminum castings, including transmissions and subframes, for customers such as Ford, GM, Toyota, and Honda. Our Shelbyville, Indiana campus employs over 1,000 people. We have earned Excellence in Delivery and Quality and General Motors Supplier of the Year awards, and we work with our community to build collective success. Benefits for full-time employees: On-site health clinic, at no cost to employees Comprehensive healthcare benefits Tuition reimbursement US Department of Labor apprenticeship programs (company paid) Employee tool purchase plan Company-paid uniforms Annual profit incentive program 401(k) with company match Our Total Rewards program focuses on the overall health and financial well-being of our associates, and our goal is to learn and succeed together. Qualifications: