Senior Analyst, Quality Assurance

Whirlpool • Greenville, OH

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About The Position

Your responsibilities will include Ensure that all components necessary for the manufacture of the product meet the design specifications through the PPAP approval process. Provide Rapid Response diagnostic services and initiate appropriate actions to address supplier-related assembly line issues. Establish the time necessary for temporary concessions or approvals of components, as well as ensure that suppliers comply with the design characteristics of the parts. Manage the return material authorizations procedure (RMA) and make sure this process keeps its financial compliance with SOX, which implies having control on the material kept in quarantine, material rejected from warehouses and production lines Advise and develop the necessary strategies to reduce customer field complaints. Support the Plant strategies, methodologies, and initiatives related to Supplier Quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical or Electrical preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Leadership skills to manage quality associates
• Experience with administrative and leadership responsibilities
• Experience and knowledge of mechanical commodity components as motors, compressors, pumps, and in general components used in the refrigeration category
• Experience with manufacturing and production processes and engineering principles
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Experience in APQP and PPAP approval processes
• Experience auditing manufacturing and quality processes.
• Experience in using statistical tools
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), and Adept at the use of Google Suite; Sheets, Docs, and Slides.
• Blueprint and GD&;;T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance) experience or training preferred.
• Able to use advanced shop mathematics, read highly complicated drawings, use a variety of measuring devices, and use of specialized training.
• All required WCM (World Class Manufacturing) Quality Tool Certifications, particularly 8D Problem Solving and Kaizen methodology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all components necessary for the manufacture of the product meet the design specifications through the PPAP approval process.
• Provide Rapid Response diagnostic services and initiate appropriate actions to address supplier-related assembly line issues.
• Establish the time necessary for temporary concessions or approvals of components, as well as ensure that suppliers comply with the design characteristics of the parts.
• Manage the return material authorizations procedure (RMA) and make sure this process keeps its financial compliance with SOX, which implies having control on the material kept in quarantine, material rejected from warehouses and production lines
• Advise and develop the necessary strategies to reduce customer field complaints.
• Support the Plant strategies, methodologies, and initiatives related to Supplier Quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees