This candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of quality assurance processes. Throughout the implementation and maintenance process, this candidate should use data analysis to better understand quality reporting measures and improve processes. The ideal candidate will be able to flex between multiple aspects of quality and have a willingness to obtain training certificates in different aspects of quality.
Responsibilities
- Determine quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to manufacturing processes.
- Development of inspection and work instructions
- Part inspection, including: layout, in process, final, and receiving using all types of mechanical inspection
- Preparation of inspection reports
- Coordination and performance of internal process/product audits
- Performance process capability studies
- Conduct and or assist with vendor quality surveillance
- Prepares reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data; and making recommendations.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge including a willingness to get certifications, by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, participating in professional societies.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Ensure products adhere to company and industry quality standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant discipline or equivalent work experience
- 2-5 years in a manufacturing environment preferred (work or school)
- Root cause analysis experience preferred
- Experience with programming and operation of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), inspection of machine components, and performance of gage R&R studies preferred
- Hands-on experience within a production or manufacturing environment. Special Processing experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of operating measurement equipment (CMM preferred)
- Good knowledge of manufacturing processes
- Proficient in MS Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Ability to read and interpret assembly and component drawings and engineering specifications
- CAD Data Analysis (measurement & manipulation)
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management, both internal and external
- Capacity to work independently from general supervision (must be self-motivated once given direction/guidance)
- Excellent organization skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks and obtain results working within strict time frames
- Strong attention to detail