POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the philosophy of zero defects and continuous improvement by participating in Advanced Quality Planning, Continuous Improvement Initiatives, documenting quality procedures and leading problem solving teams. This position reports to the Operations Manager and has direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS (EXPERTISE IN DISCIPLINE)

• Four year technical degree or ASQ certified quality engineer with a two year technical degree and five years minimum experience in quality control.
• Experienced with Advanced Quality Planning (APQP)
• Experience leading problem solving teams.
• Strong Statistical Process Control (SPC) knowledge
• Experience with ISO-9000 or TS16949 based quality system
• Demonstrated ability to use a wide variety of gages
• Demonstrated experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and associated documentation.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred
• Demonstrated experience with Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Experience with Infinity QS SPC software
• Experience programming Microsoft Access database software.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Techniques
• Managerial experience

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (JOB-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

• Lead teams to complete internal and external Corrective Action Responses utilizing appropriate problem solving techniques. Maintain internal tracking systems. Communicate results of the analysis to customers.
• Perform internal audits and maintain auditing records and document results. Capable of training others in auditing methods.
• Assist in developing and maintaining of the Quality Management System and ensure systems are in compliance with established standards.
• Participate with others with registrar surveillance audits and act as the management representative for a portion of the Quality Management System.
• Develop and implement standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation. Work in collaboration with others to develop new gauging equipment and processes.
• Devise sampling procedures and plans. Develop forms and instructions for recording, evaluating and reporting quality performance data.
• Demonstrated capability for documenting the APQP Process, interacting with others to:
• Assisting in defining critical/important part and process parameters and characteristics.
• Set-up Control Plans and Inspection Instructions for new parts and new processes.
• Completing Process FMEA’s, Process Flow Diagrams, and PPAP or FAI documentation required by customers
• Completing gage R& R studies
• Capable of using measurement equipment including Smart Scope, Optical comparators, Hardness Tester and other associated gages.

Continuous Improvement (Driving Change and Innovation). Develops ideas and challenges others to contribute their ideas; is curious and takes unconventional approaches (thinks outside the box); develops solutions that are comprehensive, consistent and applicable; questions the status quo and actively looks for new solutions; encourages change when sees ways of improvement or needs for action in environment; acts as a champion of change (a change agent); creates transparency and trust for those affected by change (especially Reviewers).
Problem-Solving Ability. Considers pertinent information and relations of cause and effect; conducts a detailed analysis of existing data; looks at complex contents from different points of view and checks for plausibility; breaks down complex problems into smaller components; identifies and weighs relevant facts; comes to reasonable conclusions and makes decisions, always considering the current reality, goals and consequences; is able to understand and implement new information quickly.
Self-awareness and Coaching (Self-reflection and Learning). Reflects on own performance and the impact it has on others; takes some time to reflect upon and record learning experiences after finishing tasks/projects; demonstrates a willingness to share ideas and perspectives and encourages others to do the same; asks for feedback concerning own behavior; takes negative feedback seriously and is willing to change; allows self to make mistakes and learns from them; gives relevant and well-balanced feedback to colleagues and makes specific suggestions for improvement; trains and assists less experienced colleagues in handling new task.