TNN2 - Quality Specialist - 2nd Shift

"An Equal Opportunity Employer”  It is the policy of North American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion, and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other status protected by law.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Quality Specialist reports to the Quality Manager or designate performing primarily office and non-manual quality functions designed to service Production through consultation and oversight. Responsibilities include general quality operations including the creating and maintenance of quality and engineering documentation. The Quality Specialist conducts CMM operation and part verification in compliance with applicable Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, and maintenance of gage procurement and calibration system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Creation and maintenance of quality and engineering documentation related to the QMS
2. Provide consultation and guidance to production group related to part inspection procedures
3. Using knowledge and understanding of specification and output, consider the course of action related to production continuation and specification adherence
4. Represent the company as needed, internal or at customer sites, to resolve disputes regarding quality concerns
5. Responsibility for maintaining Gage Calibration and maintenance program
6. Coordinate MRB review and product containment activity
7. CMM Operation and part verification to support NASG's quality system as necessary
8. Perform weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc..)
9. Perform annual validations / PPAP as required
10. Perform routine inspections, dimensional studies, and investigations, as necessary
11. Provide support in the absence of the quality engineer
12. Participate in layered audit process
13. Participate and support internal and external problem solving / corrective action process
14. Serve as Champion in corrective action process as assigned
15. ”Go and see” and observe problems first hand, investigate and ensure effective understanding of the facts / data
16. Provide first response to line problems, document the problems, lead / participate in actions to countermeasure root cause, and monitor the results of actions
17. Solve problems utilizing TQPS methodology
18. Deepen process learning through rapid low-cost trials / experiments to solve problems
19. Participate, support, and lead in data collection for problem solving teams
20. Participate in new product development as necessary
21. Provide support and assist EPC team by providing leadership and basic quality direction
22. In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High School Diploma

Experience:

• 3 years manufacturing experience
• 3 years computer (PC) experience
• 2 years CMM Operation

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection
• Knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
• Will have the ability to work a schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis.
• CMM Operation after programs and set up are established.
• Organizational skills to maintain CMM programs and gage calibration in compliance with Quality department and QMS procedures and requirements.
• Understanding of weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc.)
• Understanding of problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of relevant software systems (Shop Edge, QCBD, etc..).
• Demonstrate strong leadership with a "hands on" approach".
• Solve problems utilizing TQPS methodology

North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.