Lab Technician Tier 1

POSITION SUMMARY:

As the Lab Engineer, you will have the opportunity to gather information, enter data, and complete the Production Part Approval Process package for customer submissions. Additionally, you will be in charge of the PPAP and managing the lab equipment and calibration programs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Direct the development, applicability, and submission of PPAP documentation to those customers requiring data
• Conducts/participates in team meetings to improve or achieve due dates on products & processes, complete PPAP activities, and support team effort and documentation.
• Interfaces regularly with process development teams (Quality, Engineering, Production, Maintenance) on all PPAP requests from customers, including tooling and PO.
• Documents the inspection records, including, but not limited to, customer-specific PPAP requirements.
• Create customer submissions on IMDS (International Material Data System)
• Must know the proper use of standard measurement tools. (Calipers, micrometers, height gauges, other quality lab equipment as required, etc.)
• Maintain lab equipment and calibration requirements.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to per essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the Engineering field of study.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role within the industrial manufacturing environment.
• Must have experience abiding by IATF/ISO9001 standards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Must be willing to work overtime when necessary
• Must be computer literate (basic computer skills)
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Yes

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to per essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to, but not limited to, 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Up to 10% of the time.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Strong self-starter
• Proficient personal computer and systems software skills to accomplish word processing, worksheets, and data input.
• A positive approach to work.
• A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, take initiative, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A fondness for talking with people and building relationships.
• Ability to make recommendations to resolve effectively any problems by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, or government law.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of professionals, both internal and external.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.