Specialist Quality (SPC Tech) - 1st shift

Carlex Glass America, LLC•Ligonier, IN

About The Position

The Specialist Quality (SPC Tech) reviews product and production processes to ensure they meet established quality standards, procedures, control plans, job aids, ASAS-P, and customer-specific requirements. The role conducts process audits and visual and functional product evaluations, revises quality-control procedures as needed, develops and delivers quality training, and maintains quality-system records and documentation in accordance with company procedures, QS/ISO requirements, and applicable customer requirements. The position oversees quality personnel activities, including product testing, data entry, gage setups, reproducibility and repeatability audits, hold-tag administration, record retention, and calibration. It schedules and monitors internal and external product testing for type approvals, prepares lab samples and testing records, and prepares equipment and samples for DVP&R testing and regulatory audits. The role also writes and uses CMM/Faro Arm programs, maintains and validates Tier 1 product certificates, assists with retesting and prototype projects, and prepares quality reports for management and team members. Work includes activities on the production floor, with exposure to plant equipment and safety hazards. The employee must be willing and able to work flexible hours and be on call 24/7. Overtime, including weekends and holidays, may be required as workload or projects dictate. Travel to customers and abroad is required.

Requirements

Three years of experience in all aspects of a quality department.
A BS degree in a technical field is preferred.
Ability to create training modules and train large groups of employees.
Ability to be flexible and make good decisions.
Basic PC skills, including Microsoft Office; advanced/intermediate skill with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to troubleshoot and work well with people.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; business travel is required.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to cooperate within teams to carry out tasks and responsibilities.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and be on call 24/7.
Ability to work overtime as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays.
Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis, with excellent analytical skills.
Ability to push, pull, stand, walk, and lift up to 35 pounds for long hours.
Ability to work on the production floor with exposure to plant equipment and safety hazards.
Must wear steel-toe shoes and safety glasses and comply with the dress code.
Must demonstrate Carlex values: safety, accountability, results orientation, teamwork, customer focus, integrity, and ethics.

Nice To Haves

BS degree in a technical field.

Responsibilities

Conduct process audits, including visual and functional product evaluations, and verify production activities follow control plans, job aids, and ASAS-P.
Review products and processes for alignment with established quality standards and procedures.
Review and revise quality-control procedures as required.
Develop quality training plans and modules and train employees, including on 5S activity and Carlex values.
Maintain quality-system records and materials according to company procedures, QS/ISO requirements, and relevant customer-specific quality requirements.
File and maintain quality-related documents and prepare reports for management and team members.
Oversee quality personnel duties, including daily product testing, data entry, gage setups, reproducibility and repeatability audits, hold-tag administration, record retention, and calibration.
Schedule and monitor internal and external product testing for type approvals, including ECE, FMVSS, CCC, and In Metro.
Prepare and send lab samples as needed to meet task due dates.
Maintain and prepare Quality Lab testing and certification records.
Prepare samples and equipment for DVP&R testing and regulatory audits, and conduct tests.
Write and use CMM/Faro Arm programs.
Maintain and validate Tier 1 product certificates.
Assist with retesting when needed and assist with prototype projects.
Travel to customers and abroad.
Teach Carlex values and encourage others to join the team.