Quality Auditor - 2nd Shift

Polaris Inc.•Huntsville, AL

7d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Quality Auditor for the 2nd Shift. This role supports production by teaching operators how to use quality equipment, auditing process characteristics, and making recommendations for process improvements. The position involves performing sorts of non-conforming materials, verifying manufacturing materials meet specifications, and working overtime as needed. The Quality Auditor will also attend training, work with measuring tools, cross-train in other quality positions, prepare documentation, challenge nonconforming product, assist with rework projects, maintain quality data, communicate findings, maintain inspection equipment, and provide input into inspection procedures. The role requires working in a safe and organized manner, and performing duties outside the assigned area as required.

Requirements

One year experience with basic gauging equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.) required.
Must have experience and a strong working knowledge of the production area this position is assigned to support (i.e. seats, engines, metal fabrication, etc.).
Must have flexibility to cover other shifts when needed.
Must have a working knowledge of PC software programs (i.e. word processing, spreadsheets, database, email) including the ability to enter and retrieve data.
Must have working knowledge of the AS400 system.
Must have strong oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to manage conflict and solve problems independently.
Must have demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
Must be responsible, enthusiastic, trustworthy, and able to work with minimum supervision.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Visa sponsorship will not be provided.
To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Technical diploma or equivalent training preferred.
Must be familiar with parts, tolerances, dimensions, problem areas, various inspection equipment, and quality terminology.
Must have a performance history of quality conscious work, good attendance and safe work habits.
Previous inspection experience or related education preferred.

Responsibilities

Support production by teaching operators how to correctly use gauges and other quality equipment.
Audit various process characteristics per specification plans, which may include receiving inspection of components or raw materials, WIP, quarantined inventory, re-worked components or assemblies, and finished goods audits.
Make necessary recommendations for process improvements.
Perform sort of non-conforming materials as required.
Verification of Manufacturing Department materials and parts, assuring that they meet written specifications within established tolerances.
Work overtime or vary working hours as needed.
Attend company provided training.
Work with measuring and production tools.
Cross train in other quality positions to back-up or assist other quality personnel as necessary.
Prepare layout sheets, prepare RMO's, shipping orders and order supplies for QA Lab as necessary.
Challenge nonconforming product using proper chain of command and hold tag procedures.
Provide help with rework projects as the quality inspector for all completed rework.
Maintain or input quality data/files as required, which may include QA files, PPAP, Audit results, FAIR's, RMO's, Deviations, PQR's, FTQ, PP100.
Communicate to appropriate personnel any necessary issues, findings, etc.
Maintain quality inspection equipment as necessary.
Provide input into improving existing inspection procedures and actively participate in the PCI process.
Work in safe and healthy manner, strictly following all safety rules and regulations.
Perform duties outside assigned area, as required.
Maintain a neat and organized work area.