| Quality Technician - 2nd Shift
Job Summary:
Analyzes both internal and external quality issues ranging from prototype builds to warranty analysis. Assists in the identification of root causes related to assembly methods and participates in cross-functional team efforts to solve these problems. Works under the direction from supervision and the quality engineering staff.
Essential Functions: - Prepare quality work instructions and inspection plans as required
- Train operators on work instruction for inspections and gages
- Lead analyst for all customer warranties and maintains records for the analysis performed
- Performs measurement functions to assist engineering in problem solving projects, prototype production, sample production and machine qualifications.
- Analyze quality costs and other quality data
- Perform machine and process capability studies.
- Coordinate product audits to verify specifications and tolerances.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of product measurement devices
- Assist with Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility with metrology personnel,
- Assist with maintaining gage software programs, gage masters and challenge parts
- Assist with incoming inspection of components.
- Maintain safety standards for all in the area.
- Awareness and understanding of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 standards
- Available to work all shifts as required, including extended shifts, weekends and overtime.
Education: - High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Technical training in automotive or related fields.
Experience: Minimum 3-year quality assurance experience within an automotive manufacturing environment.
Specific Skills: - Read and interpret drawings / component print knowledge
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Strong mechanical skills.
- Proficient with computer business applications (Microsoft Office Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
- Basic understanding of industrial machines and gauges used in measuring single and complete components.
- Familiar with lean production concepts
Preferred skill/Experience: - Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Knowledge of Statistical Process Control
- Familiar with drive shaft manufacturing plant operations and equipment
- Proficient with computer inventory applications (SAP)
Physical Requirements: - Must be able to walk/move about a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing facility
- Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area
- Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop
- Must be able to lift up to 30lbs on a frequent basis
- Must be able to lift over 30lbs on an infrequent basis
- Must be able to sit at a work station
- Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal
- Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.
- Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically/international as required
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