Quality Technician II

Hendrickson • Lebanon, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Oversee and maintain quality processes for fabrication, machining and/or assembly of suspensions and suspension components for the facility.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3 plus years of experience in manufacturing quality environment required.
• PPAP/Customer experience with a Tier One automotive sector required.
• Experience in supporting IATF 16949 auditing methodology required as it pertains to Quality Systems
• Experience in developing PPAP’s, Control Plans, FMEA’s, Flow Charts, Sampling and Basic Statistics, Blueprint Reading, GD&T, Knowledge of Inspection Techniques, Preventive and Corrective Actions
• Ability to audit Quality Systems/processes independent of others.
• Ability to problem solve and use quality hand measurement tools.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external customers
• Ability to work with others in a team/customer environment.
• Willingness to work flexible work schedules.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office Suite, less Access.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• Willingness to obtain ASQ Certification as a Certified Technician
• Experience with processes (machining, welding, forming, assembly), and products preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead/ Assist the Manufacturing Floor in determining quality requirements from prints, published specifications, and establishing standards where no product or vague specification exists.
• Utilize Quality tools (Capability Studies, Basic Statistics, Control Charts and Sampling) to improve Quality and adjust inspection frequencies as needed.
• Assist Inspectors as needed to perform daily product verification.
• Lead/Assist Root Cause analysis with assigned Corrective Action personnel and provides closure to action items with Corrective Action follow up.
• Supports the Quality Manager on IATF 16949 Document and Data Control
• Interact with Suppliers and Customers on Quality Issues.
• Submit RMA & RMR Corrective Action Responses and Sample Submissions as required by the supplier and customer.
• Coordinate Supplier PPAP submissions as preparation to use parts in Production.
• Request Supplier corrective actions and maintain follow up activities under the direction of the Quality Manager
• Manages the MRB Area
• Support systems to support IATF 16949 compliance activities through auditing.
• Lead/Direct Suspect Product Containment Activities.
• Lead improvements in plant PPM measures through error proofing and participating in continuous improvement activities.
• Support APQP launch initiatives through the direction of the Quality Manager.
• Understand the Quality Policy and review with new hires in the orientation process.
• Some travel may be required (planned and in emergency situations).
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED