TNN2 - Quality Specialist - 2nd Shift

North American Stamping Group•Portland, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Specialist reports to the Quality Manager or designate performing primarily office and non-manual quality functions designed to service Production through consultation and oversight. Responsibilities include general quality operations including the creating and maintenance of quality and engineering documentation. The Quality Specialist conducts CMM operation and part verification in compliance with applicable Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, and maintenance of gage procurement and calibration system.

Requirements

High School Diploma
3 years manufacturing experience
3 years computer (PC) experience
2 years CMM Operation
Understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection
Knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
Will have the ability to work a schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis.
CMM Operation after programs and set up are established.
Organizational skills to maintain CMM programs and gage calibration in compliance with Quality department and QMS procedures and requirements.
Understanding of weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc.)
Understanding of problem solving and root cause analysis.
Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
Understanding of relevant software systems (Shop Edge, QCBD, etc..).
Demonstrate strong leadership with a "hands on" approach".
Solve problems utilizing TQPS methodology

Responsibilities

Creation and maintenance of quality and engineering documentation related to the QMS
Provide consultation and guidance to production group related to part inspection procedures
Using knowledge and understanding of specification and output, consider the course of action related to production continuation and specification adherence
Represent the company as needed, internal or at customer sites, to resolve disputes regarding quality concerns
Responsibility for maintaining Gage Calibration and maintenance program
Coordinate MRB review and product containment activity
CMM Operation and part verification to support NASG's quality system as necessary
Perform weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc..)
Perform annual validations / PPAP as required
Perform routine inspections, dimensional studies, and investigations, as necessary
Provide support in the absence of the quality engineer
Participate in layered audit process
Participate and support internal and external problem solving / corrective action process
Serve as Champion in corrective action process as assigned
"Go and see" and observe problems first hand, investigate and ensure effective understanding of the facts / data
Provide first response to line problems, document the problems, lead / participate in actions to countermeasure root cause, and monitor the results of actions
Solve problems utilizing TQPS methodology
Deepen process learning through rapid low-cost trials / experiments to solve problems
Participate, support, and lead in data collection for problem solving teams
Participate in new product development as necessary
Provide support and assist EPC team by providing leadership and basic quality direction
In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by management