Quality Lab Associate

Location: Fredericktown

Job Description

Job Description STRATEGIC SUMMARY Support and assist all of FTP with development, implementation and support of product measurements designed to ensure continuous production consistent with established standards, customer specifications and production goals. Provide leadership and support to associates assuring company standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved.

TACTICAL SUMMARY Coordinate precision lab daily workflow to support company objectives

Assure precision lab equipment is operating properly

Prioritize daily tasks within the precision lab to assure the daily, weekly and monthly measurement are completed on time and meet production requirements

Supports the scheduling of die confirmation activity for new and repaired dies to meet company and departmental needs

Able to determine best method to verify products based off actual parts and drawings

Determines need for new equipment and fixtures to improve measurement capabilities

Writes CMM programs for all production parts, gauges and equipment as required

Completes new model measurement requirements and submits reports for full layout data and capability studies

Compile and summarize measurement data to support analysis including capability studies as requested

Supports production engineers to adjust machining and assembly processes

Communicates with manufacturing departments to assure proper disposition of suspect or out of standard product

Assist on in-house parts quality procedures, standards and/or specifications

Calibrate and maintain computerized testing equipment

Determine overall parts quality by using computerized testing equipment

Communicate to staff, the collection and analysis of New Model event, production and sample data Follow measuring standards by reading blueprints

Provide support confirming manufacturing specifications are compliant with company standards

Work with production staff to ensure proper procedures are followed for quality purposes

Work closely with Technical Planning Group Assist in schedule and countermeasure findings for Internal Audits Support in creating and issuing Quality Assurance documents which include but not limited to PFMEA, PQCT, Quality Inspection Standards and Check Sheets Log and track part quality information in Plex Confirm materials are correct for operating Die Cast machines

Operate and maintain testing equipment/machines: sander, polisher, xray, crush, cut and micro structure

Process knowledge to know what area/department to communicate with

All other assigned dutiesDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education

Technical Education or any combination of equivalent experience and education

Experience

Preferred minimum of 1 year related work Computer Skills Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Power Point Plex Email Personal /Other Skills Oral and written communication skills, decent interpersonal skills as well as organizational abilities.

Able to manage a project with minimal assistance to achieve milestones and project goals

Some process knowledge of the manufacturing areas covered.

Some knowledge of the materials, i.e.: production/quality/reporting forms, visual boards, etc.

Positive attitude and approach in a changing environment.

Ability to take initiative, to meet deadlines, to maintain confidentiality and to work in a team environment.

Background in computer programming, CNC programming or other related skills

Travel Requirement Some travel required.