Quality Technician (Automotive Manufacturing)

Applies knowledge of the quality function to assure compliance to our Quality Management System (QMS). Must perform work in accordance with all customer standards. This individual will be responsible for maintaining applicible quality systems as outlined below. Provides assistance to the production teams to verify compliance of finished products that are sent to the customers. At the same time this individual leads the steps required to address any gaps or failures in adherence to the QMS

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Also, additional job duties may be assigned.

• Dimensional evaluation of production parts, first/last piece approvals, and audits as required by the quality system
• Work with production associates to assure the proper usage of measurement instruments on the production floor
• Work with production associates to assure the proper usage of inspection instructions on the production floor
• Assist in the design and development of new quality systems
• Perform special quality studies
• Assist in problem solving of quality issues at customer facilities as needed
• Prepare reports for customer review as needed
• Provide feedback on dimensional concerns to toolroom, engineering, and manufacturing
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment at all times
• Supports and conducts training for both Quality and Operations staff on Quality standards, processes and new ways of working per Customer requirements
• Supports regular tasks for the Quality leadership team including; time/attendance administration; reporting, etc.
• Assists in the process of new product launches in the plant

Expectations

Employees are expected to follow all standards listed below:

• Consistently exhibit appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to perform the job

• Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work area

• Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all pertinent information to co-workers and management

• Effectively communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance teamwork and communication initiatives

• Consistently adhere to and support company policies and procedures, including ISO14001, IATF16949, and safety regulations

  • Accept instructions and duties in a positive manner

• Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect

• Actively support the E&E values and follow them at all times

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employees also may be subject to certain environments such as working near loud moving mechanical parts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following environments include:

**Noise Level

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The noise level in the working environment will be moderate with slight traffic and the sound of presses and machinery. Ear protection is required

**Physical Demands **

The physical demands describes below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following physical demands include:

• Standing

• Walking

• Sitting ¨NBSP;

• Weight up to 35 Pounds

Education/Experience/Certifications:

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following education, experience, or certifications are preferred:

**Education:

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• High School Diploma or GED, required

• Associates degree in relevant fields, strongly preferred

**Experience:

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• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in automotive manufacturing

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in Quality

• Minimum five (5) years in metal stamping and welding operations

Additional Skills Required:

To effectively carry out duties and responsibilities in the job position the following skills are required:

**Computer skills

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• Experience with basic computer systems; including MS Office, Plex and other industry related systems

**Communication skills:

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• Speak effectively with fellow employees or customers

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc.

• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

**Mathematical skills:

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• Apply mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as basic algebra

• Must be proficient in basic shop math and geometry

**Other Skills:

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• Detail oriented

• Organized and able to meet deadlines while performing multiple duties

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

• Blueprint reading with GD&T

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Quality Inspection Experience
• Data Analysis and Manipulation
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa Diagram)
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Kaizen
• Precision Measurement & Hand Metrology
• Advanced Inspection & Gauge Measurement
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Quality Control Data Analysis
• PPAP Process Experience
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
• Quality Control Software