#8886 Quality Technician - Novi, MI
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JOB SUMMARY
QUALITY TECHNICIAN On site 5 days, 8 hours, start time is somewhat flexible but generally 5:30 am to 2:00 pm OR 6:00 am to 2:30 pm. Overtime may be offered or required during the week and/or weekends. Additional Qualifications/Manager Notes: • Candidates with strong quality credentials, used to working in the automotive environment/industries. • Candidates with strong tooling experience are preferred. Need to be able to read and understand the blueprint/drawing. • Candidates with experience with checking fixtures, tooling build fixtures, end effectors would be a plus. Must be able to perform the internal buy-off utilizing blueprints and filling out the quality buy-off documentation correctly. • Candidates with Faro operator and/or CMM experience would be a plus, but not mandatory. • Candidates with knowledge of 3L5Y, 8D, kaizens would be helpful. • We also do a lot of standard product buyoffs: facility-power roll beds, respot, pop-ups, turntables, GEO bases, etc. This would be a plus if they had knowledge in this area. Summary: • Support one or more project teams consisting of cross-functional team members in the development & implementation of Quality Control in the manufacturing plants. • Understand and communicate clear Quality Control deliverables and performance targets so quality KPIs for manufacturing and superior customer satisfaction are evident and supported by data. • Practice and emphasize ‘Zero Defect’ mindset in all aspects of Process & Product quality development to ensure all activities involving supplier, manufacturing plants customer relationships have clarity and focus about the highest expectations of quality product. Duties and Responsibilities: • Reporting to Plant QC Supervisor • Quality interface of Manufacturing Leader / Production Supervisor QC Inspector: - Organizing routine data collection, analysis, and feedback. - Inspection of the production process and product (quality control gates) at our plants and at customer sites - Reporting non-conforming products or processes to immediate supervision - Development and improvement of quality control checklist - Surveillance of the closure of open issues and non-conformances • Continuous improvement of standards and their adherence on the shop floor to foster continuous improvement • Measure and track performance within the department • Conduct and complete analysis of the area selected for implementation • Align QC department's vision to the established plant's vision • Coach supervisors and hourly personnel in QC procedures & requirements • Document current and future states, stretch objectives and QC performance targets in all areas. • Implement Quality KPIs throughout the plant and demonstrate to hourly employees and supervisors how to track and use them effectively. • Perform in-process inspection – IBO’s, torque audits, visual walks, & buy-offs Knowledge & Skills: • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of organization from shop-floor to management staff. • Awareness and understanding in APQP and knowledgeable of process and product development cycle. • Experienced in interacting with cross-functional team members to achieve alignment and commitment to keep quality as the most important program deliverable. • Understanding of Cost of Poor Quality and customer satisfaction as top priorities. • Knowledge of Non-conforming Material Reporting (NCR) process. • Knowledge & familiarity with Online Project Open Issues Matrix • Computer skills: excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, and any other relevant software applications. • Possess a thorough understanding of the customer’s processes and organization structure. • Working knowledge of the customer product • Understanding and working knowledge of Statistical Process Control and Lean 6-Sigma. Behavioral Competencies: • Meeting customer needs • Business awareness • Personal relationships • Managing relationships • Communication • Personal organization • Change-minded & driven • Influencing others • Quality Consciousness Key Performance Indicators & Measures: • Quality KPIs for Site Quality Control • Periodic recertification & validation of inspection processes via job observations • Data collection and analysis to drive day-to-day decisions relative to control of quality indicators. • Customer Satisfaction Index Qualifications (Education, Training, Certification, Licenses, Experience): • Overall Experience – A minimum of 3-5 years Product or Process Quality Management experience in the automotive or allied industry. • Education - Key Cultural Competency Factors. Extensive organization and industry experience. Quality Certification preferred.
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