Quality Associate

Job Description

Job Description

SummaryThe Quality Associate supports both quality assurance and quality control initiatives regarding Production and Operations to ensure that customer requirements are met, and any discrepancies are resolved. This position reports to the Quality Manager and provides technical support, leads inspection department functions, determines validity of discrepancies, resolves customer and internal non-conformances, and determines root cause. Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The general expectations will include, but not be limited to the following: Organize, collect, and analyze quality data to ensure that product meets or exceeds customer expectations.Identification and verification of current documents, drawings, and procedures for specific processesInvestigate quality issues and trends from customer complaints, NCRs, CAPAs, etc. to identify actions required.Produce customer reports for deliverables which can include C of C, charts, graphs, or other customer required info.Maintain the non-conforming material log to support material review board meetingsPerform internal and supplier audits, issue audit reports, and follow up to close out actions which address findings with Quality Coordinator.Participate in continual improvement activities, such as 6S, SPC, Kaizen and other Six Sigma projectsSupport sustaining CET ISO 9001 certification. Maintain a safe and clean working environmentSupervisory ResponsibilityThere may be some leadership responsibility in this role Work EnvironmentThis position requires time spent on the shop floor and exposure to shop elements including noise, moving parts, dust, and fumes. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. The Quality Associate must have no known allergy to epoxy agents and can become certified to wear a respirator. Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to work in noisy and dust filled spaces, climb on and around large structures. Employee may need to lift heavy materials, sit, or stand for extended periods of time. Position Type & Expected Work HoursThis is a full-time hourly position, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30p.m. This position may require longer hours and weekend work. TravelMinimal travel is expected for this position. Required Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma, GED, and 5-7 years of experience in related fieldProficiency with standard testing tools including calipers, micrometers, depth gauge, pin gages, scales, 3D Scanning, and height gages (Trimos)ASQ Certified InspectorExperience as a trained ISO 9001-2015 internal auditorAbility to be organized/focused in a distracting environmentMust be self-motivated, energetic, and highly organized with outstanding attention to detailExperience with problem solving methodology (ie. 5Why, fishbone/Ishikawa, etc)Must have strong analysis and reporting skillsExperience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and OutlookAbility to read, write, and speak English Preferred Education & ExperienceAssociate or bachelor's degree Knowledge of LEAN manufacturing principlesCalibration experienceKnowledge of OSHA Regulations Other DutiesPlease note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description has been approved by all levels of management:Must be able to pass a background checkMust be a citizen of the United States