Quality Technician

Quality Technician

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