Quality Tech - Harper Woods - 1st Shift

Fisher Dynamics is the automotive industry’s premier supplier of safety – critical seat structures and mechanisms.  Steeped in a tradition of excellence, and rooted in automotive innovation, the Fisher story is filled with automotive manufacturing milestones.  We bring design, engineering, and manufacturing vehicle seating systems to a new level with innovative thinking.  We’re about cutting edge ideas.  We have created an environment that encourages an uninterrupted flow of revolutionary concepts and unique ideas.

The Quality Technician is responsible for inspecting and monitoring parts to ensure good quality parts are produced. Lead and or support the production area in continuous improvement efforts. Ensure quality products are delivered to customers and address customer concerns and issues. The department is structured as a formal team, and requires the ability to work within the team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Set-up and check dimensions on parts, using metrology instruments, to ensure parts meet quality standards and that dimensions are accurate
• Enter data into the computer from paper documents for record keeping purposes
• Check, sort, and file paperwork
• Red tag and create repair orders for non-conforming parts
• Interface with the Quality Manager to address quality issues
• Resolve customer issues at the customer level
• Ability to act as liaison between the company and the customer
• Perform gage studies and capability studies
• Problem solving
• Continuous improvement activities, support Red X / DOE activities 
• Various other duties as required by the department

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience

Two to Four years of experience preferred

Skills

Ability to follow established procedures

Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking ability 

Knowledge of IATF16949 quality standards and Statistical process control (SPC); stamping; GD&T with applications and blueprint reading.

Must be able to operate basic metrology instruments, optical comparator, hardness tester and Coordinate Measurement Machine.

Calibration of equipment gages

Perform sorts, audits or rework products 

Quality standards – AIAG/ASQC. ASME, ISO

Communication skills to communicate and interact with all levels of employees, customers and suppliers

Computer skills and math skills sufficient to perform department related tasks are required

Ability to work effectively with people

Licensure

Valid driver’s license

Safety

Safety glasses and hearing protection required. Other safety equipment required on an as needed basis.

Work Environment

Working environment and physical requirements of this position are those typical of an office setting and manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

Working environment and physical requirements of this position are those typical of a manufacturing environment. Job requires very frequent visual effort and concentration, and the ability to move throughout the plant. The ability to lift 40 pounds is required. The work requires regular standing, moving about, and involves a variety of physical activities. Travel to customer locations as needed.