Responsibilities
- Perform first piece and in-process inspection of parts using Coordinate Measuring machine (CMM) and other hand held gauges.
- Analyze inspection data for compliance. Develop and maintain work instructions, documentation of inspection results.
- Interpret blueprints and utilizes precision measuring equipment. Maintain and control monitoring and measuring devices using Gage Trak software.
- Investigate and coordinate activities associated with non-conformances using information from Pies, NADT, or Axalant systems.
- Support audit team for internal quality system ows and suggests safety regulations for shop operations.
- Maintain supplier performance evaluations using Supplier Quality Rating (SQR)
- Perform assigned laboratory tests and experiments of a moderate degree of complexity, in a research or test laboratory environment and records / reports the results.
Essential Skills and Experience :
- High School Diploma required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Basic math and reading skills.
- Detail oriented and team player.
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
- GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and GR&R (Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility knowledge)
- Blueprint reading, familiarity with measuring equipment. (e.g. CMM, surface measurements, calipers, micrometers).
Preferred Skills and experience :
- CQA (Certified Quality Auditor) / CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) / Associates Degree preferred.
- Forklift certification.
- Problem solving skills.
- Familiarity with quality systems (e.g. ISO & IATF).
Reporting to Position :
- Reports to Quality Manager, has no direct reports.
- Works closely with Purchasing, Product Managers, Shop personnel and Distribution Center.
Physical demands and work environment : The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands : While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools;
or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear taste or smell.
The associate must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
Work Environment : While performing the duties of the job, the associate is exposed to a manufacturing floor atmosphere with some office exposure.