Sr Technologist, Quality

Parker•Cambridge Springs, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cambridge Springs Manufacturing Team is seeking a highly motivated individual to work with a dynamic team on a wide variety of exciting projects across the Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Division. The primary role of this individual is to work within the Production Quality Engineering Department to perform professional administrative duties related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of prevention-oriented quality and inspection systems. The individual will support all production value streams and will collaborate with various production team members and plant leadership to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics. The individual will employ problem solving/statistical techniques and be able to work both individually and in a team environment to analyze problems and trends, and to coordinate product disposition, corrective action, and improvement activities. This position requires a motivated, detail orientated, and well-organized individual with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Requirements

Exemplifies strong work ethic
Ability to perform hands-on work in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Experience in rubber to metal bonding, metal processing, and adhesive application
Operate all standard equipment and tools, in addition some specialized equipment
Independently work on tasks in a safe and efficient manner
Collaborate with cross-functional teams daily
Skilled with computer equipment, electronic databases, Microsoft software packages (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Communicate frequently via written and verbal reports
Demonstrates good planning and organizational skills
Ability to accurately record data and report findings/trends and provide recommendations
Ability to lift and carry up to forty pounds
Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills
8 years of relevant experience Or Associate's degree in related discipline and 6 years of relevant experience Or Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 4 years of relevant experience
Experience with black rubber or silicone elastomer compounds.
English

Nice To Haves

A working knowledge of rubber to metal bonding, GD&T, electronics, and general metrology.
The application of statistical analysis tools to analyze problems and trends (e.g. seven basic tools, control charts, capability analysis, FMEAs, etc.), the application of problem solving tools (RCCA methods, 8D, fishbone, etc.).
Coordination of product disposition and implementation of corrective actions.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and related process controls required to manufacture Parker Lord products.
Working knowledge of SAP functionality for Quality related processes.
Understanding of ISO/AS9100 and AS9102.
Knowledge and experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) programs (i.e., NetInspect, Minitab, etc.).
Experience in Lean Manufacturing
Associate's degree in a technical curriculum
Bachelor's degree in a technical curriculum

Responsibilities

Provide support to the Quality Engineers in resolution of daily manufacturing issues and MRB activities.
First Article Inspections (FAI) activities (preparation of forms, coordination with the plant, and completion of FAI reports).
Notification follow-up with individuals on task completion or obtaining additional data.
Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) follow-ups with the plant, customer, and supplier.
Assist with data gathering to support capability analysis of part key characteristics.
Perform maintenance of quality related documentation (acceptance test reports, test instructions, inspection procedures, etc.).
Assist with data gathering to support capabilities analysis of part key characteristics.
Support to the Source Inspection Department to ensure customer delivery schedules are maintained.
Support departmental Value Stream Analysis (VSA) activities (i.e., HPT boards, kaizen, production stops, etc.) and assigned projects.
Create, submit, and monitor requisitions for new or modified inspection equipment, inspection tooling/fixtures, and test fixtures.
Assist and complete production related audits.
Candidate will need to be proficient in the use of personal computers and general software (Excel, WORD, PowerPoint, etc.) and have the ability to travel 5-10% of the time to support customer, Parker Lord, and supplier improvement initiatives.