Quality Specialist - Automotive Manufacturing Job Portland area,Tennessee USA,Quality Assurance

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Quality Specialist reports to the Quality Manager or designate performing primarily office and non-manual quality functions designed to service Production through consultation and oversight. Responsibilities include general quality operations including the creating and maintenance of quality and engineering documentation. The Quality Specialist conducts CMM operation and part verification in compliance with applicable Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, and maintenance of gage procurement and calibration system.

ESSENTIAL

JOB FUNCTIONS

Creation and maintenance of quality and engineering documentation related to the QMS

Provide consultation and guidance to production group related to part inspection procedures

Using knowledge and understanding of specification and output, consider the course of action related to production continuation and specification adherence

Represent the company as needed, internal or at customer sites, to resolve disputes regarding quality concerns

Responsibility for maintaining Gage Calibration and maintenance program

Coordinate MRB review and product containment activity

CMM Operation and part verification to support NASG's quality system as necessary

Perform weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc..)

Perform annual validations / PPAP as required

Perform routine inspections, dimensional studies, and investigations, as necessary

Provide support in the absence of the quality engineer

Participate in layered audit process

Participate and support internal and external problem solving / corrective action process

Serve as Champion in corrective action process as assigned

”Go and see” and observe problems first hand, investigate and ensure effective understanding of the facts / data

Provide first response to line problems, document the problems, lead / participate in actions to countermeasure root cause, and monitor the results of actions

Solve problems utilizing TQPS methodology

Deepen process learning through rapid low-cost trials / experiments to solve problems

Participate, support, and lead in data collection for problem solving teams

Participate in new product development as necessary

Provide support and assist EPC team by providing leadership and basic quality direction

In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

3 years manufacturing experience
3 years computer (PC) experience
2 years CMM Operation

Personal/Technical

Skills:

Understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection
Knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
Will have the ability to work a schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis.
CMM Operation after programs and set up are established.
Organizational skills to maintain CMM programs and gage calibration in compliance with Quality department and QMS procedures and requirements.
Understanding of weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc.)
Understanding of problem solving and root cause analysis.
Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
Understanding of relevant software systems (Shop Edge, QCBD, etc..).
Demonstrate strong leadership with a "hands on" approach".
Solve problems utilizing TQPS methodology