Quality Analyst

Cedar Falls, IA
6521 Production Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA

• Devise sampling procedures, inspection plans, and control plans in compliance with customer requirements and ensure proper documentation of all pertinent product quality data; utilize statistical tools to analyze data. Support program to ensure the accuracy and precision of all measurement, testing and analytical equipment and procedures; assist with proficiency testing of Quality personnel.
• Participate in both internal and external corrective and preventive action processes.
• Confer with customers and suppliers regarding product quality problems, conduct analyses, interpret test results, develop nonstandard tests, and consult with outside laboratories for testing. Understand and manage PPAP documentation per AIAG guidelines.
• Assist with the development of training material and training sessions on quality concepts and activities.
• Assist with the development of documented Quality Department processes in compliance with requirements of ISO 17025; assist with the process of accreditation to the ISO 17025 standard at the direction of the Quality Manager.
• Contribute to supplier quality development; support the Bossard Procurement function in the selection, auditing, and development of selected suppliers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work, tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
• Contributing to Team Success – Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team towards the completion of goals.
• Energy – Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; sustaining long working hours when necessary; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Follow Up – Establishing procedures to monitor the results of delegations, assignments, or projects; taking into consideration the skills, knowledge and experience of the assigned individual and characteristics of the assignment or project.
• Managing Work (includes Time Management) – Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Quality Orientation – Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Safety Awareness – Being aware of conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills – Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas, keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.

Associate Degree, or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports & business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, employees of the organization, and the general public.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate and percent. Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram from. Ability to deal…