Quality Control Specialist- (MNAe-Montgomery, AL)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Specialist of Quality Management positions are responsible for facilitating process quality initiatives in the Quality Department.

The incumbent evaluates process quality concerns, uses various problem-solving tools, and develops countermeasures to ensure compliance with customer requirements and TS / ISO standards.

Essential Functions (To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Other duties may be assigned.)

• Participates in process quality initiatives including, but not limited to TS-16949 and ISO 9001 certification and assists in maintenance and improvement of current quality systems
• Collaborates with other engineers and customers to facilitate flawless new product or new process launches
• Evaluates nonconforming material and reports supplier problems or trends
• Controls product quality through the development and use of Process Failure Mode Affect Analysis (P-FMEA) Control Plans, Production Process Flow
• Charts Statistical Process Control (SPC) factors, Operator Work Instructions, and Quality Alerts.
• Resolves supplier quality issues, completes internal process root cause analysis, manages production part containment and drives corrective actions at suppliers
• Participates in internal LPA (Layered Process Audits) and clearly communicates findings to all responsible parties
• Participates in establishing effective corrective action (8D or 5-Why) to address defective quality in all products
• Prepares additional documentation at the customer's request and ensures that all internal and external communications are delivered in a timely manner
• Makes initial quality decisions on products of questionable quality based on part prints,

part specifications, fit, and functionality in accordance with customer requirements.

• Assists in development and execution of containment procedures for questionable product quality, including internal and customer driven sorts
• Works with Manufacturing to develop rework procedures for questionable product quality
• Reads and interprets drawings and manufacturing aides
• Performs assembly / repairs on all products inside and outside of vehicles, presents countermeasures to the internal team and or to the customer
• Participates in continuous improvement through cost reduction, overall quality and process design improvement
• All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities : No

Basic Qualifications (The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience :

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, in Science, or in a Technical Field

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

• Must be goal oriented, customer focused, and results driven
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
• Proven experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Education & Experience :

• automotive manufacturing experience
• Working knowledge of 8D, 5 Why, and six sigma
• Minimum over 2 years of hands-on experience as a Manufacturing Quality Specialist

Licenses and Registrations : None required