Quality Assurance Lead

l d mccauley LLC. • Orchard Park, NY

2d • $27 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

McGard, a leading company in the automotive industry, is seeking a highly talented and motivated Quality Assurance Lead to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success. McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 50 years. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• Two (2) year Associate’s degree (technical degree) with three (3) years of relevant experience or high school diploma or general education degree (GED) with five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, precision measurement and industrial practices.
• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that gets along with customers, vendors, co-workers, and Supervisors.
• Will not impose on self or others as a direct threat to health or safety.
• Works as a team player, helping to meet departmental and Company goals and objectives.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

Nice To Haves

• ASQ Certified Quality Technician preferred.
• May specialize in any of the following areas of Quality Control: Process and Inventory Control, Incoming Material, Design, Product Evaluation, and Product Reliability.
• Should be involved with various seminars/meetings by local Quality related organizations to keep abreast of new quality technology.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Quality Assurance Technicians through coaching and delegation with direction from the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Interfaces directly with management, Engineering, manufacturing, and floor personnel, along with vendors regarding quality related issues.
• Provide leadership and direction of QA Techs with a positive attitude.
• Delegate tasks to QA Techs to keep the department effective.
• Analyzes McGard and LDM quality concerns and suggests improvement solutions.
• Provides training and coaching for entry level QA Techs.
• Interacts with suppliers on quality issues.
• Provides decisions on acceptance of product for McGard/LDM while QA Manager is out of the office.
• Navigates, generates, and develops questions for the LPA software system.
• Provides backup to QA Tech duties if needed.
• Provides gage training for new employees.
• Develops new quality Work Instructions where needed.
• Quality representative that interacts with Engineering on P.O. Requirements at the Skid One process.
• Develops the incoming inspection sheet off the P.O. Requirement.
• Provides backup to Fowler troubleshooting and part programming.
• Provides backup to Smart Scope troubleshooting and part programming.
• Provides backup to SPC Datalyzer Program.
• Initiates and verifies effectiveness of CAR’s / NCMR’s.
• Assists in the preparation and involvement for IATF 16949 / ISO 17025 / ISO 9001 audits along with any customer audits throughout the year.
• Assists QA Manager in input for performance reviews.
• Supports a continual improvement philosophy for the company and QA.
• Coordinates annual round robin testing for the ISO / IEC 17025 QA Lab.
• Approves QA ISO 17025 lab reports.
• Assist in the preparation of Customer audits.
• Records test data and applies statistical quality control procedures.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas to arrive at specified quality and reliability standards.
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
• Suggests in written or oral form, modifications or existing quality or production standards to receive optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), and 401k plus match.
• Discretionary, annual profit sharing.
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
• On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree