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Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Associate Quality Assurance Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Batesburg, SC.
Who We Are
Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.
Accountabilities
Perform Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) in factory or at suppliers.
Perform First Articles Inspection (FAI) in factory or at suppliers.
Interface technically with suppliers providing FAI materials for product destined to the manufacturing facility and support the FAI process.
Review FAI activities performed by first tier suppliers.
Authorize the use, release or acceptance of nonconforming materials from suppliers rejected on the line.
Issue rejections (QN) to suppliers and track corrective actions from line rejections or incoming inspection.
Work directly with suppliers to continuously improve the product and process quality.
Work directly with suppliers to create root-cause corrective measure plans mitigating nonconformities.
Support the supplier evaluation performance process.
Regularly communicate with engineering and supply chain internally to identify opportunities for quality and productivity improvements.
Execute SAP transactions where - used, etc.
Monitor material in blocked stock assigned as vendor issues.
Audit suppliers when assigned.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/ Knowledge:
0-2 years in a manufacturing environment
Experience in reading drawings and schematics
Experience in a machine electronics / mechanics shop environment in a technical aspect
Knowledgeable of common measuring equipment in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency with Windows operating system and Microsoft Office suite.
Communication skills relaying technical information via verbal or written methods
Possess problem-solving skills
Experience working in a collaborative, customer-focused team/organization
Desired Skills/ Knowledge:
- Previous internal/external process/product auditing experience
- CMM experience
- CQA, CQT certification American Society of Quality (ASQ)
- Machining experience
- Familiarity with ANSI, ASTM and AAR standards
- Familiarity with IPC-610 & IPC-620
- Familiarity with SAP, ISO-9001 inspection certification
Education:
Associate's degree or equivalent technical experience
Benefits:
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Join us at www.Hitachi Rail-sts.com/en/careers.
It is our commitment at Hitachi Rail to create a diverse environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
In accordance with the DOT's FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi's substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com.
Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
