Quality Supervisor

Allison Transmission • Indianapolis, IN

2d

About The Position

The Quality Supervisor oversees the maintenance and calibration of production gages and process measurement systems, and implements and maintains ATI quality policies and procedures related to measurement systems. The role includes procuring hardware and maintenance agreements, troubleshooting hardware and software, establishing calibration cycles, and ensuring calibration records are accurate and timely. The position calls for independent judgment, creativity, initiative, and determination, along with effective work with a union labor workforce and a commitment to creating a safe work environment.

The supervisor may oversee hourly quality personnel and is responsible for inspection activities and administration of the UAW-ATI Contract for hourly employees, including training, timekeeping, work assignments, and work evaluation. The role also coordinates with cross-functional teams and outside vendors, contributes to quality improvement and audit activities, and supports plant and corporate safety and housekeeping standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience in a powertrain manufacturing facility.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing field.
• High analytical ability to solve unusual and difficult problems.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and dimensional layout.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with business partners and diverse work groups toward mutual goals.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000: TS IATF 16949 requirements.
• Quality system audit experience.
• Familiarity with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and gear analyzers.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SPC, PFMEA, Process Control Plans, 8D Corrective Action Strategy, and Layered Process Audits.
• Ability to effectively use computer software as it pertains to engineering.
• Knowledge of ATI Quality and Reliability policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of automatic transmission.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of production gages and process measurement systems.
• Develop calibration schedules for production gages and process measurement systems.
• Ensure calibration activities are performed according to schedule.
• Ensure calibration records are complete and accurate.
• Maintain quality and calibration procedures related to production gages and process measurement systems.
• Track and lead First Time Quality improvements.
• Track and manage the layered process audit system.
• Track and lead non-conforming material improvements.
• Maintain regular contact with cross-functional organizations and hourly union skilled tradesmen.
• Participate in ISO audits.
• Communicate and coordinate maintenance and calibration activities with outside vendors.
• Implement and actively support plant and corporate safety policies and initiatives.
• Implement good housekeeping standards.
• Prepare technical reports as required.
• Supervise hourly personnel responsible for various inspection activities.
• Administer the UAW-ATI Contract, including training, timekeeping, work assignment, and work evaluation for hourly employees.
• Procure hardware and develop and procure maintenance contracts and agreements.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
• Create a safe work environment.

Benefits

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
• Employer HSA contribution
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and pet insurance
• 401(k) with company match and contribution
• Accrued paid time off
• 12 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Employee wellness program
• Tuition assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager