Quality Technician I

Quality Control Manager

Oversee and maintain quality processes for fabrication, machining and/or assembly of suspensions and suspension components for the facility.

Essential Functions:

1. Lead/ Assist the Manufacturing Floor in determining quality requirements from prints, published specifications, and establishing standards where no product or vague specification exists.
2. Utilize Quality tools (Capability Studies, Basic Statistics, Control Charts and Sampling) to improve Quality and adjust inspection frequencies as needed.
3. Assist Inspectors as needed to perform daily product verification.
4. Lead/Assist Root Cause analysis with assigned Corrective Action personnel and provides closure to action items with Corrective Action follow up.
5. Supports the Quality Manager on IATF 16949 Document and Data Control
6. Interact with Suppliers and Customers on Quality Issues.
7. Submit RMA & RMR Corrective Action Responses and Sample Submissions as required by the supplier and customer.
8. Coordinate Supplier PPAP submissions as preparation to use parts in Production.
9. Request Supplier corrective actions and maintain follow up activities under the direction of the Quality Manager
10. Manages the MRB Area
11. Support systems to support IATF 16949 compliance activities through auditing.
12. Lead/Direct Suspect Product Containment Activities.
13. Lead improvements in plant PPM measures through error proofing and participating in continuous improvement activities.
14. Support APQP launch initiatives through the direction of the Quality Manager.
15. Understand the Quality Policy and review with new hires in the orientation process.
16. Some travel may be required (planned and in emergency situations).
17. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Training:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Willingness to obtain ASQ Certification as a Certified Technician (See brief description of the ASQ body of knowledge on next page) Further clarification is provided in the Certified Technician Certification Book

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 plus years of experience in manufacturing quality environment required.
• PPAP/Customer experience with a Tier One automotive sector required.
• Experience in supporting IATF 16949 auditing methodology required as it pertains to Quality Systems
• Experience in developing PPAP's, Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Charts, Sampling and Basic Statistics, Blueprint Reading, GD&T, Knowledge of Inspection Techniques, Preventive and Corrective Actions
• Experience with processes (machining, welding, forming, assembly), and products preferred. Ability to audit Quality Systems/processes independent of others.
• Ability to problem solve and use quality hand measurement tools.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers
• Ability to work with others in a team/customer environment.
• Willingness to work flexible work schedules.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite, less Access.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.