Advanced Quality Tech

• Assures processes and procedures adhere to Quality standards per the company's Quality System and specifications as outlined on the Control Plan.
• Preparing Quality reports by collecting, analyzing, summarizing data, and taking the necessary actions to eliminate Quality risks associated with non-conformities.  
• Analysis of non-conformance scrap data and definition of action plans to eliminate reoccurrence.  
• Monitors the effectiveness of plant systems and processes (poka yoke, operator work standard, process parameter verification, etc.)  
• Identifies and assures the implementation of Customer-specific requirements. 
• Creates prototype, pre-launch, and production control plan to assure that product complies with Customer requirements.  
• Verifies compliance with Process Control Plan (Audit & report any deviation).
• MES (Manufacturing Execution System) database maintenance.
• Supports with prototype builds and ensures approvals, paperwork and identification is compliant with Customer requirements.
• Performs product audits and requests action plans for audit findings. 
• Initiates and leads Supplier Quality issues impacting tank and Customer assembly locations. 
• Ensure all assigned mechanical maintenance jobs and/or projects are performed accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate and oversee the installation of plant machinery and equipment.
• Assist with ongoing projects and the maintenance of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Make recommendations for improving Quality control methods.
• Update Control plans, PFMEA’s, Work Instructions, Quality Alerts, Process Alerts, Max/Mins, Lay outs, and visual management of the facility
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned.
• Authority to stop shipment and stop production to correct quality problems.

Required Education and Experience

• Knowledge of IATF16949 Requirements
• Working knowledge or experience with AIAG Customer Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC and PFMEA)
• Knowledge of Problem Solving Process (Problem description, Identify/establish a cross functional team, Problem Description, Containment, Root Cause analysis, Corrective Action selection, Implementation of corrective actions, Implementation of Preventive actions and team recognition). 
• Problem Solving Techniques/Tools (examples: 8 Ds, 5Why’s, Cause and Effect ,5W/2H Analysis, Concentration diagram, BOB WOW, DOE, Fault Tree Analysis, Pareto Chart) 
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles (Define value, Value Stream, Create Flow, Establish Flow, Pursue perfection).
• Familiarity with Major Automotive Company Web Sites; examples: General Motors, Ford, Stellantis, VW, Nissan, Volvo, John Deere, etc.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• 2 -3 years of experience in an Automotive Industry.
• Microsoft Office.