Quality - Quality Specialist / CMM Operator

Quality SpecialistAn Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of North American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion, and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other status protected by law.General Summary The Quality Specialist reports to the Quality Manager or designate performing primarily office and non-manual quality functions designed to service Production through consultation and oversight. Responsibilities include general quality operations including the creating and maintenance of quality and engineering documentation. The Quality Specialist conducts CMM operation and part verification in compliance with applicable Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, and maintenance of gage procurement and calibration system.Essential Job FunctionsCreation and maintenance of quality and engineering documentation related to the QMSProvide consultation and guidance to production group related to part inspection proceduresUsing knowledge and understanding of specification and output, consider the course of action related to production continuation and specification adherenceRepresent the company as needed, internal or at customer sites, to resolve disputes regarding quality concernsResponsibility for maintaining Gage Calibration and maintenance programCoordinate MRB review and product containment activityCMM Operation and part verification to support NASG's quality system as necessaryPerform weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc..)Perform annual validations / PPAP as requiredPerform routine inspections, dimensional studies, and investigations, as necessaryProvide support in the absence of the quality engineerParticipate in layered audit processParticipate and support internal and external problem solving / corrective action processServe as Champion in corrective action process as assigned"Go and see" and observe problems first hand, investigate and ensure effective understanding of the facts / dataProvide first response to line problems, document the problems, lead / participate in actions to countermeasure root cause, and monitor the results of actionsSolve problems utilizing TQPS methodologyDeepen process learning through rapid low-cost trials / experiments to solve problemsParticipate, support, and lead in data collection for problem solving teamsParticipate in new product development as necessaryProvide support and assist EPC team by providing leadership and basic quality directionIn addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by managementMinimum Qualifications/RequirementsEducation: High School DiplomaExperience: 3 years manufacturing experience 3 years computer (PC) experience 2 years CMM OperationPersonal/Technical Skills Understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection Knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use Will have the ability to work a schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis. CMM Operation after programs and set up are established. Organizational skills to maintain CMM programs and gage calibration in compliance with Quality department and QMS procedures and requirements. Understanding of weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc.) Understanding of problem solving and root cause analysis. Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision. Understanding of relevant software systems (Shop Edge, QCBD, etc..). Demonstrate strong leadership with a "hands on" approach". Solve problems utilizing TQPS methodologyLanguage Skills Able to clearly communicate in verbal or written forms and act as a liaison between Production and Quality Ability to speak and write in the primary language EnglishComputer/Software Computer (PC) and Microsoft Office Shop Edge QCBD PC DMISTraining Gage use / Part inspection Internal auditing CMM operation Containment procedure, work instructions, forms, tags Fundamentals of IATF 16949 Other Baseline itemsWork Environment/ConditionsOffice: Open office environmentPlant: Various types of manufacturing environments that include but not limited to: Stamping, Welding, Assembly, Grinding, Wash, Receiving, Shipping, SortingTravel: As needed in relationship to customer requirements or employee developmentPhysical Requirements Stand and walk for up to 12 hours Able to work flexible hours Able to lift, carry, hold and manipulate loads up to 50 lbs Dexterity to manipulate product onto gages or gages onto parts Acceptable vision and hearing with or without appropriate prescribed aides Able to work within environment that has temperature fluctuationsDisclaimer This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice, based on operational needs. To qualify for this job, however, an associate must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between NASG and any associate.EOE/M/F/D/VNorth American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. North American Stamping Group