Job Description:
* Performs liaison function between Plant and customer and supplier locations
* Participates in the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) meetings and activities including the development of special characteristics.
* Provides support for compliance with IATF-16949, ISO-9001, and ISO-14001.
* Develops PPAP or equivalent packages for submission to customers and tracks approval status.
* Develop, implement, and maintain the MQP (Manufacturing Quality Plans) as follows:
a. pFMEA, Control Plans, Flow Diagrams
b. Inspection Instructions and related forms
c. Other (Lot Cards, Ok to Ship tags, etc.)
* Participates in the development of new or revised gaging methods.
* Issues Product related process deviations
* Maintains daily contact and provides support to Manufacturing by facilitating problem solving and continuous improvement to enhance quality and reduce scrap.
* Facilitates and documents monthly scrap reduction meetings.
* Provide training related to boundary samples, SPC, customer specific requirements, etc.
* Disposition product on-hold throughout the process including Final Audit.
* Overall maintenance of NCM (Non-Conforming Material) area including proper tagging, logging, and disposition of material.
* Participates in customer and 3rd party assessments as required
* Completes capability studies and other experimental activities related to product/process variables to include reporting and recommendations
* Develops, implements, and maintains visual boundary samples
* Develop, implement, and maintain reaction plans
* Identify & assist with the development of Error Proofing devices (Poka Yokes) in-process.
* Assist with gage maintenance including masters and gage certification tables.
* Directs the activities of the Quality Inspectors
* As directed by the Quality Manager
Skills Required:
* FMEA (Failure mode & effects analysis)
* Root Cause Analysis
* 8D
* PPAP
* Basic measurement skills
* Fishbone / Ishikawa
* Communication Skills
Experience Required:
* BS Engineering or similar degree
* 10 years’ experience or combination of experience and education.
Education Required:
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred
* Six Sigma experience/certification preferred
Additional Information:
* PPE requirements, eye, hearing and composite safety shoes. Safety glasses and hearing protection will be provided.
