- Assists in developing methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing, and inspection to ensure that the products are free of flaws and function as designed.
- Analyzes quality standards for components, materials, or services. Inspects, verifies, and validates components or materials used in the development processes. Identifies and addresses recurring problems with the quality of the product.
- Analyzes issues reported from the customer feedback (VOC) and implements changes to manufacturing, as necessary.
- Recommends corrections in technical applications and analysis. Specifies materials, equipment, and supplies required for completion and implementation of technical projects:
- New equipment
- Part runoff
- QC testing criteria
- Collaborates with suppliers to assure the quality of their products, materials, components, and/or operations. Follows up with suppliers on quality deviations and corrective actions. Ensures that solutions are identified and implemented (SCAR).
- Monitors supplier performance and supports efforts to develop and implement changes to improve the production process.
- Evaluates vendor capabilities to provide required products or services for new suppliers.
- Analyzes reports and defective products from production, receiving, and warranty to determine trends and recommend corrective actions.
- Travels to suppliers.
The preceding description is a summary of essential job functions and is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the Title.
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Required Skills:
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- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of design.
- Knowledge 8D problem solving techniques and quality tools.
- Familiarity with ISO and lean manufacturing principals (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) and CAD.
- Ability to use quality inspection equipment including but not limited to depth gage, calipers, micrometer, product gages, and coordinate-measuring machine (CMM).
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to fabrication of metal products.
- Effective oral and written communications skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals.
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Required Education and Experience:
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- Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic, mechanical, or related engineering field.
- Five years of experience maintaining and implementing quality control practices and procedures in a manufacturing operation.
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Physical Demands:
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- Sit for extended periods of time.
- Stand and walk intermittently.
- Maintain balance to prevent falling.
- Ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and work platforms.
- Carry or move materials and equipment weighing up to 51 lbs. Lift objects of various weights in different directions.
- Hold arms and hands in one position for extended periods of time.
- Use hands and fingers to move and assemble small parts.
- Repetitive motions of body parts.
- Coordinated use of hands and feet to operate equipment.
- Intermittent manual labor that includes bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- Operate manual and powered hand tools (e.g., pneumatic rivet and staple guns; drills; drivers; and foaming guns).
- Operate powered industrial trucks and equipment (e.g., lifts, pallet jacks, and aerial platforms).
- Operate machinery (e.g., press brakes, refrigerant charging stations, and hoists).
- Squat and kneel to access materials and equipment in tight or enclosed spaces.
- Handle chemicals.
- Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
- Communicate with others to exchange information.
- When travel is required, visual acuity to operate motor vehicle in daytime and nighttime.
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Work Environment:
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- Works in both office area and in manufacturing, warehouse, and/or supporting areas. When in the manufacturing, warehouse, and/or supporting areas, worker must be aware of and exercise caution around hazardous conditions such as electricity, moving equipment, moving parts, refrigerants, chemicals, torches, solvents, dust, dirt, fumes, and contaminants.
- Indoor and outdoor work tasks subject worker to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. Outdoor environmental conditions could include heat and cold; precipitation; wind; and sunlight.
- Exposure to vibrations and moderate-to-loud noises.
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required of the job and work area. PPE includes but is not limited to safety glasses, safety googles, face shields, welding shields, protective welding clothing, safety toed footwear, hearing protection, gloves, aprons, protective sleeves, hard hats, safety harnesses, and respiratory protection.
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