QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST

• Analyze and interpret engineering drawings and other technical data.
• Visit new/existing vendors to develop relationships to ensure best practices are established and followed.
• Work with corporate purchasing to identify new vendors with capacity.
• Work with current vendors to explain our expectations in terms of quality.
• Work with Eckhart to improve print accuracy/communication from our internal resources.
• Work with other Eckhart sites to best utilize open capacity across the company.
• Develop and implement quality standards.
• Develop plans to track and manage company waste.
• Maintain inspection equipment.
• Perform internal quality checks (processing mating parts together/verifying purchased parts fit together).
• Preform internal quality checks utilizing Micrometers, thread gauges, calipers, height gauges, etc.
• Preform inspections utilizing laser tracker and Polyworks to generate inspection reports.
• Inspect print packages prior to release.
• Assist with evaluating machining efficiency.
• Communicate with team members to solve quality issues.
• Work with Eckhart team to maintain use of our Tool Quality Checklist for all projects.
• Train other Eckhart team members on inspection processes and methods.

• Ability to comprehend mechanical and controls related drawings to establish operational opportunities for premature wear or failure of made or purchased items.
• Strong attention to detail
• MS Office Tools/Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint required)
• Adobe Acrobat Professional PDF Software – proficient for use of illustration markups; or use of a similar PDF (electronic) markup tool
• Preference given to individuals proficient in the use of 3D modeling software.
• Knowledge of Polyworks or ability to learn
• Knowledge of laser trackers or ability to learn
• Customer Interaction/Customer Service skills required (some positions involve direct customer interface)
• Desire for professional growth as this may lead to other opportunities within our company.
• Open to pursuing roles of increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.
• Willing to attend additional training in inspection equipment and software.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written skills
• Proven organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and work with limited supervision
• Ability to explain how and why specific conclusions were reached
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work well under pressure and to remain flexible to changing schedules and demands.