Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

The primary responsibility of this position is to plan, analyze, administer, and coordinate the Quality Assurance functions of Quality Control. Supervise and program CMM’s and inspect parts as needed to maintain the production schedule and on-time deliveries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Plan and administer the Quality Control function of the department.
• Create and execute inspection methods and techniques that will assure quality is achieved and maintained.
• Coordinate quality activity with entire quality control staff to enhance teamwork and continuous improvement throughout the plant. Analyze the performance of our quality control system and work with people at all levels to meet customer’s requirements for Total Quality performance.
• Supervise inspectors to accomplish first piece/first article inspections, in-process inspection, final inspections, Certificate of Conformance (CoC) and outside process receiving inspection tasks as required.
• Manage all assigned labor (time and attendance) and fixed cost for the inspection department.
• Maintain a calibration system which includes employee owned measuring tools as well as company owned measuring equipment.
• Assure current print revisions and current process instructions are readily available for inspection of assigned parts. Inspection records shall be maintained which show pertinent information for each production run of assigned parts.
• Measure and analyze key quality performance data. Make recommendations to management on specific opportunities to improve quality.
• Develop training and procedures to support and audit operator in-process inspections and required documentation.
• Develop and implement quality plans on an ongoing basis. The quality plan should specify the requirements for people, equipment and systems to be used for continuous improvement of quality.
• Recommend changes to documentation which supports quality improvement, (i.e., Engineering Change Requests, process instructions, raw material requirements).
• Leads and applies the principles of “Total Quality” to the workplace, to include 5S and safety standards.
• Participate and maintain assigned responsibility for ISO 9001:2008 documented quality systems.
• Be responsible for insuring that inspectors know and comply with all ISO 9001:2008 requirements within their area of responsibility.
• Provide quality inspection support of a value stream in a back-up support role as needed.
• Monitor all tooling / inspection equipment inventory, purchase new equipment and supervise the repair of inspection equipment.
• Supervise 6-10 hourly inspectors
• Executes necessary precautions to ensure safety and compliance with Company, OSHA, and other standards and regulations
• Comply with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, Company policy and accepted safe work practices.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• High school graduate or equivalent. Degree in Business Administration, Quality Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management. 
• 3 to 5 years experience of quality control and machining in manufacturing environment. 
• Experience in supervising and leading a manufacturing team. This position will supervise 6-10 hourly inspectors. 
• Experience and knowledge reading drawings (prints) is required. 
• Experience and knowledge working with GD&T
• Experience supervising and working on shop floor environment
• Inspection lab and processing experience 
• Experience in semi-conductor, medical device, automotive, aerospace or precision machining manufacturing
• Thorough understanding and utilization of the root cause/corrective action process onsite and within supply base
• Detail orientated and organized, with ability to work at a high level of accuracy
• Ability to interact with fellow employees in a professional manner
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Independent, can work with limited supervision and direction

CULTURE: 

At FM Industries our success is powered by people and technology.  Our culture is what makes FM a fun and rewarding place to work. We champion diversity and we are always seeking new ways to amaze our customers.  Success is celebrated and integrity is the core of who we are at FM Industries.

WHAT CAN BE OFFER YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK?

• Competitive Salary
• PTO Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Tuition Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Health Spending Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Savings - with a generous company match!

Give us your best and we'll give you ours!!