About the job:
Performs complex ongoing analysis of the production process inputs and outputs to ensure that customer quality requirements are being achieved.
Responsibilities:
Research & Analysis
- Collects production data and applies standard scientific and statistical methods to analyze, document, and diagram production processes. Conducts FMEA, DOE, and SPC analysis.
- Performs complex data analysis and uses six sigma tools to resolve complex quality issues.
- Provides input to the production control systems and designs control activities.
- Provides input for new product equipment selection, installation and maintenance.
- Maintains expert level of understanding of GD&T.
- Leads investigations to determine root cause, development of corrective action plans, verification and effectiveness activities.
- Leads projects, teams and complex product transitions.
- Provides mentorship and support to team members.
Customer Support
- Develops quality standards and processes related to customer specifications and process improvement.
- Communicates with customers, suppliers and other resources to achieve the objectives.
- Works with customers to understand product specifications and satisfies any quality related issues or concerns.
Quality Assurance
- Evaluates process stability and capability.
- Analyzes processes and procedures to ensure they fit the organization’s quality standards.
- Ensures quality processes and procedures comply with internal SOPs.
- Assists with regulatory audits.
- Performs inspections and sets Quality Assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products.
- Writes detailed work instruction-level documents for Quality and related areas. Trains personnel in these instructions and other technical process controls.
- Quarantines, documents and evaluates products and materials.
- Ensures control plans and associated documentation are implemented effectively and maintained.
- Monitors and reports on quality-related key performance indicators.
- Ensures compliance and assists with adherence to quality management system.
- Writes product test procedures and performs IQ/OQ/PQ protocol.
Required:
- BS degree in Engineering or a related field is required.
- 6+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- ASQ certification is preferred.
- Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and gage design knowledge is required.
- Experience with GD&T is required.
- Experience with automate inspection systems is required.
- Proficient in common quality methodologies, including: APQP, MSA, PPAP, SPC.
- Strong manual and spatial dexterity skills are required.
- Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.
- Implementation of effective corrective action is strongly preferred.
- Ability to work multiple projects.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills are required.
- Must have exceptional organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to problem solve effectively.