Quality Auditor

Primary Job Function

Identify and report causes of production variances to designated authority. Support the Press/Assembly Production Departments with data, charts and technical assistance. Drive internal quality loops in conjunction with the Engineering/management team. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed by management. Regular attendance is required.

• Plans and performs First/Middle/Last piece production approval part inspections, testing and auditing of various components, subassemblies and finished products with an emphasis on utilizing such data for improvements in products, processes and/or systems.
• Responsibilities include determining production stoppage based upon customer quality expectations and impact.
• Assists in the monitoring of inspection procedures such as Lot Audit, 50/100pc, customer specific inspections. Assist in the development of countermeasures.
• Team problem solve with the use of SPC data collected from production centers:
  Press/Assembly Departments.
• Team participation in new production launch projects to ensure Quality requirements are cascaded throughout production streams.
• Investigates and documents deviations from prescribed standards of quality.
• Conduct yearly product evaluations and Gauge R&Rs.
• Participate in improvement activities using 5S/TPM Processes.
• Review Data prior to downloading into transend and send to CM4D.

• Strong SPC training experience and knowledge, as well as demonstrated leadership skills.
• Basic computer skills in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Datamyte, CM4D and Opti-Cell operation and analysis preferred.
• General knowledge for identification of sheet metal/aluminum defects.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, press, assembly and quality processes.
• Previous experience working with Quality preferred.

• Ability to walk, sit or stand for extensive periods of time.
• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional bending and reaching.

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a Passport.
• Travel within the US up to 5%, usually travel is throughout SE Michigan.

• Manufacturing environment.