Quality Assurance Specialist
About The Position
The Quality Assurance Specialist tests and inspects manufactured and purchased products at various stages of production and compiles and evaluates statistical data to maintain product quality and reliability in accordance with Harris Products Group standards. The role audits production processes to verify operators follow procedures and accurately record quality data, and supports other quality-related functions. The position performs product and process inspections, receiving and dock audits, layered process audits, return-material processing and investigation, product certification recordkeeping, calibration recordkeeping, internal audit support, and chemical, mechanical, and brazing tests. It also contributes to corrective and preventive actions, supplier corrective action requests, cross-functional problem solving, employee training on material quality requirements, and production schedule documentation. The role is hourly and full-time, with a required third shift schedule of 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- One year of related experience and/or training in a quality or laboratory technician position.
- Ability to work third shift, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to execute multiple assignments simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in a technical field of study from an accredited university.
- Experience with metallurgical or chemistry testing of metals.
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience.
- SAP experience.
- Smart Sheets experience.
Responsibilities
- Work safely and support safety within the team and across the organization.
- Assess product quality at all stages of the manufacturing process.
- Conduct layered process audits for casting, brazing, and aluminum manufacturing cells.
- Understand manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures.
- Perform receiving inspection and testing of raw materials and purchased products, including appropriate dock audits.
- Process returns of manufactured and purchased products, investigate root causes, and take corrective action when necessary.
- Maintain RMA log sheets and test returned manufactured and purchased materials.
- Maintain calibration databases and hard-copy files.
- Assist with audits for ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 certifications.
- Complete assigned CAPA and Supplier Corrective Action Request action items.
- Maintain the online product certification database for raw materials, manufactured products, and purchased products.
- Perform chemical analysis on materials as required.
- Perform tensile tests as required.
- Perform induction and torch brazing tests and evaluations as required.
- Monitor and record test laboratory information and enter it in the test database.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to identify root causes of non-conformances.
- Train plant personnel to recognize acceptable and unacceptable physical characteristics of raw, in-process, and finished materials according to specifications and customer requirements.
- Review the weekly production schedule for accuracy and print the supporting documents required by the schedule.
- Complete other assigned quality assurance and testing duties.
- Complete projects and reports in a timely manner, maintain Hold Ticket data, perform dock audits, maintain product certification and test data, and submit layered process audit results.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
