QA Technician

O'Neal Manufacturing Services•Cedar Falls, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

O’Neal Manufacturing Services is one of the largest family-owned metal fabrication companies in the United States. For over 100 years, we’ve built more than just metal – we’ve built trust, careers, and lasting relationships. We are committed to helping every team member grow, learn, and achieve more. Let’s Build Things – Together.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Three or more years of relevant quality experience working in a manufacturing environment, required.
Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing process and equipment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
Experience with FARO, or other CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) equipment.
Experience with various quality processes including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), First Article Inspection (FAI) or First Piece Yield (FPY), Advanced Control Plans (CP).
Understanding of ISO 9001:2015.

Nice To Haves

Technical or Associates degree, preferred.
Experience with calibration or measuring software. PolyWorks and GAGEpack, preferred.
Experience with welding inspection and creating of Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all quality audits and tests and maintain appropriate records in accordance to current Quality Standards and Procedures, including incoming material audits, nonconforming material, shipping audits, first piece inspection, new tooling/fixturing inspection, and in-process audits.
Perform regular calibration on measurement and tests equipment, as required, maintaining the appropriate records and documentation.
Assist Engineering and Quality Teams in developing or modifying inspection procedures and processes, including interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and formulas to determine quality and reliability standards.
Evaluate data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
Notify operator and/or supervisor immediately if changes are required to meet specifications.
Provide assistance on SPC charts to monitor process control and product conformance.
Assist operators in understanding charting techniques and quality expectations.
Escalate appropriate documentation to management and recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
Set-up and perform destructive and nondestructive testing on materials, parts or products to measure performance, life or material characteristics.
Provide a report of inspection findings for analysis and corrective action.
Prepare required work instructions.
Participate on Kaizen teams, as required.
Responsible for providing error-free work to all internal and external customers.
Compiles, interprets, and records observations of production processes.
Identifies, communicates, and assists in the resolution of quality related issues.
May be responsible for making recommendations to improve production process.
Proficiency in a broad range of activities related to quality.
Works independently and performs wide range of complex duties with limited guidance from supervisor.