Quality Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

BRIEF SUMMARY

The Quality Specialist is responsible for incoming inspection activities, gage calibration, and production support. Additionally, the Quality Specialist will also be responsible for tracking supplier rejects and communicating with Purchasing and Engineering concerning any quality issues. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Complete receiving inspection of manufactured material using CMM, Romer Arm and hand tools 
• Works with Engineering, purchasing and suppliers to proactively identify, and if necessary, resolve critical issues   
• Supports internal manufacturing as needed 
• Uses various quality tools including statistical analysis, validation studies etc. to support decision making and quality targets  
• Develops and implements methods and procedures for identifying non-conforming parts, materials and products, and determines disposition options 
• Maintains calibration records. Conducts gage R&R studies Identifies inspection protocol and standards. 
• Track supplier quality to ensure adherence to quality standards, capabilities, and specifications. Develop supplier’s capabilities to insure SIC standards and requirements can be met  
• Performs root cause analysis of quality issues often using advanced problem-solving tools. Works closely with all stakeholders and SIC team effectively resolve and prevent deficient quality issues  
• Participates in internal and external audits  
• Maintains all Quality records 

REQUIREMENTS:  

• Quality department experience 
• CMM and /or dimensional measurement experience 
• Internal auditing experience a plus 
• Self-motivated and self-initiator 
• Good communicator. Must have the ability to communicate within all levels of the organization 
• Teamwork oriented to resolve problems and achieve goals 
• Experience in the development and implementation of process and system improvements would be a plus. 
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) 
• SAP knowledge would be a plus 
• Automotive / Service industry experience a plus 
• Willingness for local travel (approx. one day per week) 
• Fluent in English with advanced reading and writing skills 
• Visa holders/English as Second Language (ESL) individuals must take TOEFL exam and score above passing grade. 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: 

• Report to Quality Engineer  

MISCELLANEOUS  

• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.  

Company Description

ANDRITZ Schuler Incorporated, headquartered in Canton, Michigan represents the Schuler Group in North America. We offer sales management and project coordination for state-of-the-art metal forming system solutions. Our after-sales service, spare parts, PM programs, retrofit and rebuild programs are ready to support new and existing metal forming systems.

Our goal is to provide our customers with the ability to become more productive, flexible and profitable in todays increasingly competitive environment. We provide comprehensive process knowledge, turnkey installations and technical service throughout the entire life of the system.

Company Description

ANDRITZ Schuler Incorporated, headquartered in Canton, Michigan represents the Schuler Group in North America. We offer sales management and project coordination for state-of-the-art metal forming system solutions. Our after-sales service, spare parts, PM programs, retrofit and rebuild programs are ready to support new and existing metal forming systems.\r\n\r\nOur goal is to provide our customers with the ability to become more productive, flexible and profitable in todays increasingly competitive environment. We provide comprehensive process knowledge, turnkey installations and technical service throughout the entire life of the system.