Lydech, Inc. designs and manufactures specialty engineered non-woven filtration media, advanced technical materials, industrial thermal insulating solutions, and thermal and acoustical barriers for heat abatement and sound dampening applications. Lydech serves a number of markets with the majority of products sold to original equipment manufacturers and tier-one suppliers. The company's ~3,200 employees serve customers via manufacturing operations and sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia.

Lydech is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision from the Quality Assurance Manager, this role is responsible for writing and executing CMM programs, gauge/fixture calibration, support APQP and quality planning activities to support on-time PPAP submissions. Perform assigned SPC capability data analysis and reporting, problem resolution in assigned team participation, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Develop, write and execute CMM programs used to inspect product quality, new products, and certify gauges and fixtures used in metals stamping manufacturing operation
  • Troubleshoot existing CMM programs as needed
  • Use GD&T to evaluate product quality compliance and provide reports as required by customer or internal requirements
  • Adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules
  • Assist in gauge/fixture R&R studies and provide reports as required by customer or internal requirements.
  • Assist Quality Assurance team when required
  • Interface with internal and external customers and suppliers as needed
  • Lead by example and maintain a strong professional demeanor at all times and always possess a “Can do attitude”
  • Maintain customer portals for PPAP submissions where assigned.
  • Maintain gauges with minor repairs to support production and assist with outside repairs or parts where needed. (i.e. feeler gauge, broken pins, broken clamps, etc…)
  • Maintain on-time gauge/fixture calibration and entries into tracking software.
  • Participant in LSS programs that promote continuous improvement
  • Periodic calibration and analysis of measurements and measurement devices
  • Supply CMM data for DOE’s or other floor related experiments
  • Support assigned audits as scheduled
  • Support receiving inspection program as directed
  • Use knowledge in the effective use of Lean Six Sigma (LSS) tools and concepts to assist in process improvements, both within Lydech, and externally at our customers/suppliers
  • Use knowledge of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process to effectively participate on APQP Teams when required
  • Use knowledge of the requirements of the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and able to assist with PPAP documentation completion
  • Work extended hours when required
  • All other duties as assigned

Required Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities for Consideration as a Candidate:

• • High School diploma or equivalent GED
  • 3 years experience in manufacturing / quality assurance
  • 3 years experience in CMM programming using PC-DMIS and PolyWorks
  • Ability to read blueprints, GD&T, and data on a computer
  • Computer proficiency (above average) required (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Knowledge of inspection methods and reading measurement tools and instruments
  • Must be able to read, write and understand English
  • Must be highly organized and detailed orientated
  • Must have good written and verbal English communication skills

Preferred or Additional, Experience, Education, Skills and Abilities:

• • Associates Degree in technical or mathematical field
  • Accountability
  • Communication
  • Creative Program Solving
  • Customer Focus
  • Drive for Results
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Knowledge of Quality Systems (IATF-16949) and lean six sigma continuous improvement methodologies
  • Knowledge of statistics with skills in Minitab programs and the ability to produce analytical reports
  • TS 16949 knowledge and experience

Disclaimer:The statements included herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.The Company retains the right to add to or change the duties of this position at its discretion.

I.Physical Requirements of this Position

In an average workday, the employee primarily performs:(Check one)

☒ Sedentary Work:Lifting 10 lbs. Maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as computers and small tools.Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.Repetitive motion of hand and finger movement to manually input data using a keyboard or to assemble parts may be required for up to eight hours a day.Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

☐ Medium Work:Lifting 50 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of object weighing up to 25 lbs.

☐ Modified Duty:This role can be modified to lift few/one part at a time making the lifting requirement no more than 5 lbs. routinely. 

☐ Heavy Work:Lifting 100 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of object weighing up to 50 lbs.

Visual Acuity Requirements of this position including color, depth perception and field of vision (Check one)

☐ Close Vision: Clear vision at 20” or less.

☐ Distance Vision: Clear vision at 20’ or more.

☒ Peripheral Vision: Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point.

☐ Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.

☐ Ability to Adjust Focus: Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

☐ No special vision requirements.

C. Select the level of noise that is typical in the work environment for this job:(Check one)

☐ Quiet conditions: (Examples: private office)

☐ Moderate noise: (Examples: business office with computer printers, light traffic, test and clean room environments)

☒ Loud noise:(Examples: normal manufacturing conditions, fork truck and maintenance departments)

☐ Very loud noise:(Examples:jack hammer work and areas that exceed 85dB)

II.Work Environment

Additional physical requirements and/or environmental conditions not mentioned above: None

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.