Sr. Quality Technician

Job Description:

Assist in coordinating Quality Assurance functions throughout the value stream management system. Work closely with Production Engineering Customers and Suppliers to reduce waste and eliminate process/product issues. Implement quality assurance procedures policies systems and methods to assure all Customer Specific requirements are being met. A candidate with an Automotive Quality Background and previous exposure to TS16949 Standards would be strongly preferred.

Core Responsibilities:
Serve as the QA representative in the APQP process in regards to team activities developing and maintaining Process Flow PFMEA and the Control Plan Documentation.

Preparation implementation and maintenance of Quality Control work instructions.

Maintain reporting and disposal procedures for RMA scrap material.

Champion continuous improvements by organizing Root Cause Analysis and problem solving activities for corrective actions (internal and external)

Assist with internal and external PPAP preparations and submissions

Serve as Customer Quality Interface for Customers and Suppliers

Perform internal quality audits to ensure compliance and meet industry standards and develop reports based on inspection and audit results

Partner with the Purchasing Department on supplier qualification scorecard measures and audits

Work from blueprints and specification sheets using instruments such as micrometer digital calipers digital indicators depth gauges plug gauges microscope etc.

Assist with the continuous improvement process and quality systems through development and training of all relevant people in the organization

Owner of Calibration Process

Insure a safe work environment is maintained appropriate safety systems/processes are utilized and insure compliance with all OSHA and other state/federal safety and environmental related rules and regulations

Provide a clean and organized work environment through 6-S controls.

Other duties as assigned
Help drive safety and PPE procedures/policies.
Ensure that all ITW guidelines are followed and safety work practices are enforced.
Follows all procedures as outlined by ISO 9001 OSHA and IATF 16949.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:
Bachelors degree in QE or closely related field or 3-5 years of quality experience
Good understanding of TS16949 Quality Standards
Prior experience with Root Cause analysis and Corrective and Preventive actions including but not limited to 8-D 5 Why Is/Is Not
Knowledge of GD&T and an understanding of CPK
Effective and professional communication skills
Ability to work independently and proactively
Excellent computer skills including but not limited to: Microsoft Windows Office Visio Project Access etc
Experience with PPAP Process Flow PFMEA Control Plan
Automotive background strongly preferred. Plastics Experience a plus

Compensation Information:

$30 - $33/hour

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