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Form of workKomatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
* Conduct on-site support and reviews regarding quality compliance as well as any technical support required. Re-assurance that manufacture scheduling and component delivery dates are being followed to meet Komatsu Mining Corporation expectations.
* Prepare and distribute Quality Plans for manufacturing projects as needed.
* Implement and support any welding certifications as required.
*Support onsite reviews and Quality Assurance requirements to outsourced manufacturers.
* Provide written reports (and distribution) regarding project(s) performance. Audit manufacturers. Advise subcontracting as to manufacturers on-site capabilities, i.e., fabrication, machining, assembly, handling, QA etc.
* Plan and direct activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for processes, materials and products related to subcontract and purchased materials and services.
* Audit to qualify and assess new vendors. Audit to monitor and provide feedback to existing vendors.
* Plan and direct activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for processes, materials and products related to subcontract and purchased materials and services.
* Management of large component projects that have been outsourced.
* Develop Supplier Quality planning information and communicate the requirements to suppliers.
* On-site technical support and auditing of complete manufacturing of outsourced "large weldment" components.
* Regulate and maintain Komatsu Mining Corporation quality standards (subcontracting vendors/manufacturers). Keep all vendor/manufacturing supplier files up to date.
* Prepare and distribute Quality Plans for manufacturing projects as needed.
* Audit (non-committed) manufacturing sites (suppliers). Advise subcontracting as to said manufacturers on-site capabilities, i.e., Primary, Fabrication, welding & assembly. Secondary; Machining.
* Review individual Supplier Quality issues and on-site follow-up when required.
* Disposition supplier Deviation Requests.
* Issue and work with subcontractors to resolve rejectable product deliverables utilizing the supplier corrective system.
* Prepare and implement weld / repair procedures. Incorporate these procedures into the SharePoint Welding Library.
* Support the Supplier Quality department through audits of the quality systems at suppliers.
* Facilitate and coordinate the tracking and resolution of commissioning issues and reliability review items for subcontract department.
* Audit outsourced manufacturers (new and existing) for reliability, quality, tooling, calibration, manufacturing process compliance and capabilities as it relates to welding, fabrication and assembly as needed.
* Issue and work with subcontractors to resolve rejectable product deliverables utilizing the supplier corrective system.
* Work with engineering and the vendor's personnel to clarify quality or technical requirements.
* Work with Supply Chain in issuing robust First Article Requirements and Technical Reviews.
* Bachelor's degree in engineering; Welding and Fabrication or a minimum of 7+ years equivalent training and technical experience.
* Certified Weld Inspector (CWI).
* Experience reading and interrupting blueprints as it relates to welding/fabrication.
* Review supplier submitted PQR's & WPS's for conformance.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience in the metalworking industries; Welding and Fabrication/assembly process.
*Understanding of quality systems and use of SAP.
* Familiar with Mining products.
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
