Quality Specialist - Designated Supplier Quality Representative (DSQR)

Smiths Group • Laconia, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance to customer and STS drawings. Reviews and creates First Article Inspection Reports that are in compliance with customer & AS9102 requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Candidates must possess an advanced to expert understanding of quality processes (Internal Procedures, ISO 9001, etc.).
• Must meets or exceed all provisions of a DSQR Apprentice requirements or demonstrates ability to fulfill all job-related duties.
• Must be able to use various precision equipment as prescribed in Inspection Levels I and II, perform all forms of mechanical inspection, and provide technical assistance to subordinate inspectors, QEs, and MEs when required.
• Safety-minded and adheres to all company policies and practices and safe work habits.
• Actively involved in identifying safety issues, making suggestions, and implementing safety improvements.
• Meets/Exceeds all provisions of a DSQR Apprentice requirements or demonstrates ability to fulfill all job-related duties.
• Possesses AS13001 Certification.
• Possesses and maintains: 3 weighted points in Group A (DSQR Authority requiring Customer approval– must include GE or PWC)
• 1 weighted point in Group B (DSQR Authority requiring STS approval)
• Proficient and received Inspection stamp in most related value stream.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum six months experience in FAST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Controls customer-certified stamps by QWI 8.5.2.1 Stamp Control Procedure
• Review all manufacturing sequences of operations to ensure all operations have been completed in compliance with customer requirements and internal QMS requirements
• Accurately and efficiently reviews and validates product and paperwork compliance
• Maintains positive internal and external customer relationships and communicates professionally
• Releases product with minimal escapes
• Ability to prepare, execute and submit AS9102 FAI’s per customer portal requirements
• Processes non-conformities
• Must be flexible in work schedule to accommodate the company's needs.
• Follows through on commitments.
• Commits to long hours when necessary to reach goals.
• Participate/Assist with MRB
• Participate in FEMA, PFEMA, PPAP, and other APQP-related teams.
• Meets productivity and accuracy of work standards, completes work promptly, and strives to improve productivity
• Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvement: to improve efficiency, safety, quality, production, and cost. Presents solutions, not problems. Owns implementation of the solutions.
• Maintains and promotes a clean, FOD-free, and organized work area
• Has a can-do attitude. Approaches others tactfully and respectfully. Reacts well under pressure.
• Effectively communicates via spoken and written means one-on-one and in group settings
• Effectively demonstrates the Smiths' Leadership Behaviors

Benefits

• Equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics.
• Inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed