What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Coordinator position at Onanon - an Amphenol company?
Company Description
Onanon, an Amphenol company, is an innovator, designer, and manufacturer of world-class electromechanical cable assemblies, connectors, and custom fabricated engineered thermoplastics. Serving global industries such as medical, industrial, aerospace, military, agricultural, and consumer markets for over 36 years, Onanon is recognized for its excellence in automated manufacturing. With ISO-13485 and ISO-9001 certifications, the company leverages cutting-edge technologies and automation to deliver custom solutions for OEMs. Its vertically integrated in-house facilities include advanced manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing, CNC machining, and clean room assembly lines, ensuring exceptional quality and cost-effective solutions.
Education / Experience:
· Bachelor’s in Engineering, or related discipline
· One year work experience or a Master’s Degree in lieu of experience
· Previous experience in connector / cable assembly industry a plus
· Medical industry experience is a plus
Competent in the following areas:
· Corrective Actions / Preventive Actions Management
· Knowledge of statistical problem solving methodology (Six Sigma preferred)
· Process Documentation
· Process Control Plans
· PFMEA
· PPAP’s
· Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, Production Qualification
· GR&R’s & Capability Studies
· Previous experience within ISO 9001 / 13485 quality management system a plus
· Understanding of IPC-A-610 / IPC-A- 620 a plus
· Experience with Verification and Validation activities throughout the New Product Introduction process a plus
Responsibilities as Quality Coordinator
- Oversee inspection activities and quality personnel performing them
- Interpret blueprint drawings, evaluate tolerances
- Lead the continuous improvement activities in all areas of manufacturing
- Play a key role in new product transfer into manufacturing from the quality side
- Lead or oversee corrective and preventive action investigations
- Develop quality assurance plans or process control procedures that will ensure that production of finished products meets quality specifications and standards
- Develop, implement and audit control plans, standards and acceptance criteria, and procedures / work instructions
- Establish and participate in supplier qualification / development activities to ensure that products meet design and manufacturing requirements as part of the Supplier Quality program.
- Determine process capabilities and identify improvement opportunities. Develop and implement Poka-Yoke (error proofing) methodology throughout the facility. Use Six Sigma methodology and tools to solve complex problems. Apply the lean manufacturing tools as described in the Lean System.
- Lead / support cross-functional teams in the execution and reporting of quality improvement projects with a focus on overall process improvements, scrap reduction and supplier quality improvement.
- Perform product / process analysis for cost reductions, quality / efficiency improvements
- Evaluate process data output to determine process control limits. Utilize tools such as PFMEA, 6 sigma, Lean, and equivalent statistical techniques
- Devise sampling procedures and design / develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data
- Interface with suppliers and customers to solve quality problems and improve relationships
- Perform duties as assigned