Quality Assurance Analyst - 1st Shift

Caterpillar•Menominee, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. As a Quality Assurance Analyst at Anchor Coupling Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc.), you will work with QA Manager to evaluate customer returns and determine root cause/correction action to resolve and prevent future occurrences. Ensures compliance to the quality systems program by analyzing and solving quality problems, preparing inspection plans and instruction, selecting sampling plan applications, preparing procedures, performing quality audits, analyzing quality costs and other quality data, and applying fundamental statistical methods for process control. Will participate in cross-functional teams involved in NPI (New Product Introduction) and CPI (Continuous Product Improvement) projects. Will act as representative from the quality department on APQP/PPAP issues.

Requirements

Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints
Previous quality experience or education

Nice To Haves

Ability to work independently and make judgement decisions as to the quality of the product
Ability to work with limited supervision and support
Excellent written communication is required.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and other employees of the organization.
Customer specifications, SPC data and charts, calibration records, process control plans, and various quality related data.

Responsibilities

Ensure control plans and FMEA’s are being reviewed
Starts the quality escalation presentation for quality projects and populates the information received.
Ensure RCCA so products being built meet customer expectations.
Work safely at ALL times and comply with safety regulations regarding the use of protective equipment and devices.
Offer suggestions relative to improving work process, procedures, productivity, job safety or work environment.
Perform other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as directed by Manager supervisor or other designated person.
Perform as a team member with the willingness and attitude to work with others to resolve problems.
Must also maintain a good working relationship with others within the organization.