Quality Control Auditor

CARRY ON TRAILER INC•Missouri Valley, IA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Inspector performs assessment, documentation, and organization tasks to support the efficiency and effectiveness of the production line. Their duties and responsibilities include inspecting finished trailers, ensuring adherence to standards and procedures, complying with customer requirements, reviewing blueprints and specifications, recording inspection results, advising the production team on quality control measures, proposing improvements to the production process, and maintaining measurement equipment accuracy. The role also involves assisting in overall Quality activities, performing visual and dimensional inspections, rejecting defective parts, working with engineering and management to resolve problems, communicating issues, performing product & process audits, and helping define and sustain 5S standards.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma is required
Experience working with measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, Height gauges, CMM, etc.
Ability to work alone without constant supervision
1~2+ years of Quality experience working with Quality Management System within a repetitive manufacturing environment
Experience troubleshooting issues
Experience with Root cause analysis and continuous Improvement
Must be able to read and interpret drawings/prints
Ability to Multi-task and perform well under pressure
Ability to work as a key member and leader of a team when required
High Energy & Dependable
Consistently demonstrates highest level of personal ethical conduct
Results driven with emphasis on keeping customer and business commitments

Nice To Haves

Formal Training or equivalent experience in GD&T a plus
Leadership skills a major plus
Working knowledge of Computer Based Management Systems a plus

Responsibilities

Inspecting Finished trailers using Carry-on Trailer methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions, and examining functionality
Checking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complying with customer requirements
Reviewing blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goods
Recording inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database
Advising the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence
Proposing improvements to the production process
Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training
Keeping measurement equipment operating accurately by verifying all equipment is calibrated correctly, and following calibration requirements and calling for repairs
Using gauges such as calipers and micrometers to measure products
Collecting and compiling statistical quality data
Auditing test methods and inspection plans
Determining the causes of product defects and reworks
Follow all OSHA and plant safety rules including lock-out tag-out, etc.
Assist in Quality activities necessary to sustain the highest levels of products possible
Able to read and interpret drawings
Able to perform basic Math
Perform visual and dimensional inspections to verify product/component compliance
Record inspection results on Inspection Data Sheets
Reject defective parts, label and segregate as necessary
Perform duties in accordance with applicable OP and WI instructions
Able to meet quality and productivity standards as defined by the Carry-on Trailer
Work with Engineering other management to resolve problems
Effectively communicate issues verbally and written documentation to all concerned
Perform product & process audits
Help define and sustain proper 5S standards in required areas
Teach & Coach operators to proper Quality standards
Facilitate the effective hand-off of Quality issues to your incoming shift peer
Ensure effective communication of all issues and corrective actions
Inspect products in receiving, welding, paint, and assembly process
Assist Quality Management in any other requested activities