TPG- Quality Control Foreperson

Job Description

Job Title: QUALITY CONTROL FOREPERSON

DEPARTMENT/

LOCATION:

Quality Control

Reports To: Quality Control Manager

FLSA Status: Non
- Exempt

Position Summary: The Quality Control Foreperson is responsible for planning, coordinating and execution of Quality Control department activities as well as ensuring qualified and trained Quality Control Inspectors carry out job responsibilities as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the execution of activities for all Quality Inspectors: source inspection at suppliers location; incoming inspection of raw materials and TPG parts; in-process inspections as required by the Quality Plans; inspection of finished products and installation kits; stencil inspections (for Defense items only); UID/RFID inspections (for Defense items only);
  First Article Inspections (for Defense items only); and internal audits of suppliers.
• Perform inspection activities as required to support the quality control team and to meet production schedule requirements.
• Train Quality Inspectors on inspection work instructions, general and standard operating procedures, reference documents, manufacturing aids, completion of quality records, proper use, control and storage of measuring devices, and TPG policies and guidelines.
• Support the Quality Control Manager on: coordination of DCMA QAR inspections (for Defense items only); identification of risks and execution of risk mitigation plans; review First Article Inspection records (for Defense items only); review of contracts and purchase orders; review of records generated for each sales order; and preparation of Quality Management System audits.
• Support Quality Control Manager in working with Design Engineering, NPD, Process Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve in‑house quality concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with the Control of Nonconforming Products Procedure: monitor that Quality Control Inspectors initiate and close out NCPRs; monitor the process for non-conforming materials and ensure items are identified as per disposition.
• Identify required resources for the Quality Control department and communicate needs to the Quality Control Manager.
• Create shipping documentation and labeling for each sales order; ensure proper control and storage of measuring devices assigned to the Quality Control department.
• Maintain Unique Identification of Products Log (QR-QC-81) (for Defense items only).
• End-of-sales-order responsibilities: remove templates from the production floor; collect and file all quality inspection records; ensure records are provided to Document Control.
• Issue and control inspection stamps in accordance with standard operating procedure.
• Monitor and schedule Quality Inspector hours and communicate to the Quality Control Manager when overtime authorization is required.
• Identify product and process opportunities for improvement and recommend changes to documentation; communicate updates/changes/corrections required to documentation.
• Ensure FOD prevention policies are met; maintain safety, organization, and housekeeping of quality inspection areas and ensure work is performed in areas free of foreign object debris.

Safety & Security:

• Enforce Safety Policies and Practices; ensure the quality team complies with company safety requirements.
• Enforce Security Policies; ensure the quality team members comply with company security policies.
• Notify FSO of any security concerns or violations.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities and changing requirements.
• Fluent in English (oral and written); bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills; leadership abilities; able to identify and resolve problems.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting drawings and technical documentation.
• Ability to work well under pressure and assist in expediting shipments in coordination with Production and Shipping schedules.
• Employee must obtain visual certification within 60 days of placement and thereafter annually; eyesight correctable to 20/20 required; eye exam within 45 days and corrective lenses as required within 14 days of requirement notification; annual re-certification with corrective lenses if required within 14 days of notification.
• Employee may require an eye exam to determine color vision deficiency based on job assignment.
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards; ability to meet qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards; regular, punctual attendance; compliance with all personnel policies.
• This position requires use of and access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All Quality Control Forepersons must be U.S. persons as defined by…