Quality Technician - 2nd shift

> Position:
Quality Technician - 2nd shift

Location:

Summerville, SC

Job  # of Openings: 0

Quality Technician

Job Summary:

Analyzes both internal and external quality issues ranging from prototype builds to warranty analysis. Assists in the identification of root causes related to assembly methods and participates in cross-functional team efforts to solve these problems. Works under the direction from supervision and the quality engineering staff.

Essential Functions:

* Prepare quality work instructions and inspection plans as required

* Train operators on work instruction for inspections and gages

* Lead analyst for all customer warranties and maintains records for the analysis performed

* Performs measurement functions to assist engineering in problem solving projects, prototype production, sample production and machine qualifications.

* Analyze quality costs and other quality data

* Perform machine and process capability studies.

* Coordinate product audits to verify specifications and tolerances.

* Assist with the development and maintenance of product measurement devices

* Assist with Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility with metrology personnel,

* Assist with maintaining gage software programs, gage masters and challenge parts

* Assist with incoming inspection of components.

* Maintain safety standards for all in the area.

* Awareness and understanding of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF
16949 and VDA 6.3 standards

* Available to work all shifts as required, including extended shifts, weekends and overtime.

Education:

* High School diploma or general education degree (GED)

* Technical training in automotive or related fields.

Experience:

* Minimum 3-year quality assurance experience within an automotive manufacturing environment

Specific

Skills:

* Read and interpret drawings / component print knowledge

* Effective written and verbal communication skills

* Strong mechanical skills.

* Proficient with computer business applications (Microsoft Office Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

* Basic understanding of industrial machines and gauges used in measuring single and complete components.

* Familiar with lean production concepts

Preferred skill/

Experience:

* Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

* Knowledge of Statistical Process Control

* Familiar with drive shaft manufacturing plant operations and equipment

* Proficient with computer inventory applications (SAP)

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to walk/move about a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing facility

* Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area

* Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop

* Must be able to lift up to 30lbs on a frequent basis

* Must be able to lift over 30lbs on an infrequent basis

* Must be able to sit at a work station

* Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal

* Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.

* Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences

* Ability and willingness to travel domestically/international as required