What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Quality Technician position at AFL?
AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 9,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
The Supplier Quality Technician works as an integral participant of the AFL Supplier Quality Assurance and Supply Chain organization. As part of the Quality Organization, the Supplier Quality Technician will be responsible for monitoring incoming material quality to ensure products shipped from the supplier conforms to documented requirements. The Supplier Quality Technician will inspect and approve incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting unacceptable materials. In addition, the Supplier Quality Technician shall document inspection results by completing reports and records, summarizing data into a quality database.
What We Offer:
- 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
- Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
- Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!
Responsibilities
- Perform incoming inspection on raw materials and finished products in accordance with established procedures, supporting multiple AFL business units.
- Approve or reject items, document inspection results as required into quality system, and compare findings with specifications to ensure conformance to standards.
- Utilize various measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, hardness tester, etc.
- Generate and complete quality documentation such as first article reports, inspection records and non-conformance material reports.
- Communicate to appropriate personnel any necessary issues, findings, etc.
- Collect samples and complete necessary documentation for lab testing.
- Perform material data sheet audits, comparing AFL material specification to supplier test results.
- Use electron MRP system to route material to proper departments.
- Perform material requalification audit with support for AFL Engineering.
- Support the qualification/ validation of new material/suppliers.
- Participate in the non-conforming materials review (NCMIR) process to ensure that non-conforming materials are properly handled at multiple AFL facilities.
- Assist with the investigation of supplier related issues, including containment and root cause analysis activities.
- Maintain and track Supplier COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality).
- Compile weekly and monthly supplier/material performance quality reports.
- Provide input into improving existing inspection procedures and process.
- Perform an active role in further Supplier continuous improvement within the AFL Quality Management System.
- Perform other tasks as directed by the Supplier Quality Engineer in line with company goals and objectives.
- Perform training to level 1 Supplier Quality Technician.
- Review inspection results in inspection documentation and perform additional data analysis where required.
- Work at multiple AFL sites and have flexibility in work schedule and inspection diversity.
- Interact with and support for the engineering staff as required.
- Perform testing at the QE lab on supplier raw material for acceptability.
- Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL.
Personal Qualities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
- Proficient technical and third person writing skills.
- Proficient technical and third person writing skills.
- Ability to work with technical data and specifications.
- Multitasking ability in a team environment; self-starter.
Qualifications
- 3-6 years of inspection experience.
- 3-6 years of supplier quality experience.
- Must be able to use measuring equipment (Calipers, micrometers, gauges, etc.)
- Proficient user of MS Office application.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
Minimum Education
- Associate Degree (Technical or Business)
