Quality Assurance Lead

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Office/QA Hourly Technical Orchard Park, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $27.00 To $36.00 Hourly

McGard LLC

Quality Assurance Lead

1st Shift – 6:30am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday

$27.00 - $36.00/hour

Ability to work overtime during the week and Saturdays

McGard, a leading company in the automotive industry, is seeking a highly talented and motivated Quality Assurance Lead to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success.

McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 50 years. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), and 401k plus match.
• Discretionary, annual profit sharing.
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
• On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance.

Leads the Quality Assurance Technicians through coaching and delegation with direction from the Quality Assurance Manager. This position will also interface directly with management, Engineering, manufacturing, and floor personnel, along with vendors regarding quality related issues.

• Assist in the preparation of Customer audits.
• Records test data and applies statistical quality control procedures. Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis. Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas to arrive at specified quality and reliability standards.
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
• Suggests in written or oral form, modifications or existing quality or production standards to receive optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.

• Provide leadership and direction of QA Techs with a positive attitude.
• Delegate tasks to QA Techs to keep the department effective.
• Analyzes McGard and LDM quality concerns and suggests improvement solutions.
• Provides training and coaching for entry level QA Techs.
• Interacts with suppliers on quality issues.

• Provides decisions on acceptance of product for McGard/LDM while QA Manager is out of the office.
• Navigates, generates, and develops questions for the LPA software system.
• Provides backup to QA Tech duties if needed.
• Provides gage training for new employees.
• Develops new quality Work Instructions where needed.
• Quality representative that interacts with Engineering on P.O. Requirements at the Skid One process. Develops the incoming inspection sheet off the P.O. Requirement.

• Provides backup to Fowler troubleshooting and part programming.
• Provides backup to Smart Scope troubleshooting and part programming.
• Provides backup to SPC Datalyzer Program.
• Initiates and verifies effectiveness of CAR’s / NCMR’s.
• Assists in the preparation and involvement for IATF 16949 / ISO 17025 / ISO 9001 audits along with any customer audits throughout the year.
• Assists QA Manager in input for performance reviews.
• Supports a continual improvement…