Quality - Quality Technician (3rd Shift)

NIFCO USA•Canal Winchester, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for handling the day to day production, floor quality functions as well as assisting a Quality/Process/Manufacturing Engineer with any specific requests/concerns. They will also be required to create and update the necessary quality documents. This role has two levels, Level I and Level II, with Level II encompassing all responsibilities of Level I plus additional advanced duties.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a technical related field or equivalent on the job experience
0 – 2 years prior experience in Quality, preferably in an automotive setting (Level I)
Proficient in math disciplines to solve mathematical equations use in applied statistics
Ability to interpret data, charts, and graphs
Proficient in the use of computer software packages, access databases, spreadsheets and word processing
Ability to work as part of a teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with the IATF16949 & ISO14001 standards
Behave in a positive manner that enhances the success of the company
2+ year’s prior experience in Quality, preferably in an automotive setting (Level II)
Basic understanding of Injection Molding and Nifco’s assembly process (Level II)
Ability to handle multiple tasks with little supervision (Level II)
Decision making skills required to judge part quality (Level II)

Responsibilities

Perform product quality inspection utilizing quality standards, fixtures or gauges
Communicate internally/provide feedback to Line Associates, Team Leaders, Unit Managers, Quality, Process, Manufacturing, and Engineers to help determine root cause and improve process performance
Label and/or Re-pack containers
Transfer inventory both physically and in Oracle
Initiate containment activity
Ability to open, maintain and close NCR’s (Non-Conforming Reports)
Ability to understand and interpret variable & attribute data using statistical quality methods (graphs, charts, diagrams)
Report internal non-conformances on a daily and monthly basis
Ability to interpret Flow Diagram, PFMEA’s, Control Plans, PQS’s, & KQCP and recognize areas requiring attention
Ability to monitor previously set up sorts based on already developed sort criteria and verifies sort effectiveness
Create and update quality inspection standards, Quality alerts, Limit Samples based on information found internally or provided by and Engineer
Ability to make judgment calls to determine OK or NG parts
Ability to train operators to specific inspection standards that have developed
Ability to understand and complete a 5 Why Analysis in order to determine root cause and countermeasure of any quality issue which will improve part and process performance
Ability to create, understand, and interpret variable & attribute data in the form of graphs & charts to visually and verbally communicate the part of process results
Update quality standards to include parameters to be monitored
Ability to update Flow Diagrams, PFMEA’s, Control Plans, PQS’s, KQCP’s based on process changes/updates as required
Set-up and perform process and/or part audits
Perform Dock Audits of outgoing product
Verify Material Certification of Compliance (COA) to meet spec
Initiate Quality Reports (QR’s) to suppliers and communicate with the Suppliers designated contact
Obtain RMA from supplier and process vendor debits
Assist in meeting KPI targets and identify opportunities for KPI improvements
Perform internal and supplier counter measure verification as required
Create any additional reports and execute assigned tasks as required in a time effective manner
All other duties assigned