Job Summary
Performance activities related to the maintenance, development, and documentation of lab, floor, dock, receiving, in-process and final inspection.
Essential Functions:

• Complete the following on all material flow through plant by:
• Identifying status of all material in the lab area with the appropriate ID tag/flag.
• Coordinating the movement of material in and out of the lab.
• Inspecting material brought to lab for set-up verification or in-process performance.
• Inspecting prototype work as designated by the Q.A. Manager/designee.
• Facilitating the needs of the company beyond the normal scope as designated by the Q.A. Manager/designee including:
• Maintaining the calibration of equipment used in the lab.
• Repairing and maintaining, checking in/out Gages as needed.
• Reading and interpreting lead and involute charts off of any gear checking equipment.
• Completing other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Department Lead or QA Manager/designee.
• Ensuring control procedures by:
• Completing appropriate documents, such as, lab inspection forms, defective material reports, material identification tags and SPC charts.
• Maintaining and organizing accurate files relating to all facets of lab inspection.
• Collecting dimensional and visual data and recording on the appropriate documents.
• Maintaining a record of inspection via a log book and part files.
• Assisting other areas to develop appropriate procedures and processes.
• Receiving Inspection by:
• Developing and maintain inspection plan.
• Inspecting material received from suppliers and customers per inspection plan.
• Completing and maintaining receiving inspection records as required, including material certifications.
• Initiating Defective Material Reports as required.
• In-Process Verification and Inspection by:
• Generating and maintaining set-up and in-process inspection forms.
• Inspecting first article and set up parts as required.
• Performing random floor audits – Control plan, SPC, process, product SPC.
• Verify production operations are being performed to meet the requirements for specified documents.
• Executing basic training for operators including fundamentals of SPC, data collection and records.
• Developing control charts for manufacturing.
• Maintaining control charts – calculate control limits, Cp, Cpk, trend analysis, etc.
• PPAP and Special Projects:
• Performing all inspection and quality requirements for PPAP submission – ISIR, GR&R,Capability studies, etc.
• Performing all quality requirements for special projects as required.
• Final Inspection:
• Verifying product dimensionally, visually and/or functionally.
• Verifying completion of all manufacturing and outside operations.
• Completing and maintaining required documentation.
• Scanning completed work orders for historical reference.
• Issue RSI for rework of defective parts found inside/at customer locations. Verify and completing inspections on customer/supplier returned parts.
• Audits
• Dock Audits – Verifying packaged final product meets all specified requirements (product, packaging, labeling etc) at an appropriate frequency specified by QA Manager/designee.
• Cell Audits – Verifying manufacturing areas are following work instructions, documenting process adjustments, checking parts and following all in process instructions.
• Internal Audits – When qualified as an internal auditor, performs the audits at the proscribed frequency in the assigned area, utilizes the ISO standard, utilizes a process approach whenever possible.
• Responsible for supporting the Schafer Business Process by:
• Maintaining the 5S program in assigned area.
• Programming inspection equipment.
• Completing Preventive Maintenance tasks on Quality Department equipment.
• Contributes to the overall effectiveness of the company by:
• Channeling problems and/or complaints to appropriate person for resolution.
• Following procedures and work instructions for all Quality related activities, including the development, review, and monitoring of QA department and production documents.
• Reporting the status or needs associated with the lab to the Q. A Manager/designee.
• Completing other duties as assigned by QA Manager/designee.
• Completes assigned training in a timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Gear Metrology and Nomenclature.
• Ability to read and interpret prints, schematics, and procedures for the inspection of outgoing materials from SGW.
• Ability to accurately and effectively collect and interpret accumulated data from various inspection devices.
• Ability to maintain and organize accurate files relating to all facets of the lab.
• Ability to read and interpret lead and involute charts off of the Gear checking machines.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two plus years of experience.
• Ability to use a computer. Familiar with Microsoft Office.

Measurement Tools – able to select, setup and use the following types of gauges and inspection equipment, and evaluate the measurement results to determine conformance to specifications:
Hand Tools (Calipers, Micrometers, all types)
Gages (Pins, Thread, plug, Indicators)
Optical Tools (Comparator, Profiles)
Coordinate Measurement Machine
Hardness testing equipment
Surface plate methods and equipment
Sunnen ID gages
Vari-roll/M&M fixtures
CMM
Test and Dial indicators
Computerized gear Checkers
Marposs
Air Gages
Working Conditions:

• Air conditioned/heated manufacturing facility with possible exposure to noise; dust; fumes; physical, chemical, and biohazards; solvents, oils, and detergents.
• This job is to be performed at the designated facility 100% of the time unless directed otherwise by manager/supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled