Job Description
As posted by the hiring company
Job Overview:
Quality Technician - Novi, Michigan
One-year contract position
Pay Rate: up to $24.00 per hour (based on proven work history)
*Incoming inspection is the main role, but our customer would like candidates to know that they plan to use them for Internal Buy-Offs/IBO on their products (ex. standard products, Power Roll beds, or fixture/tooling issues).
Summary of the Quality Technician:
Support one or more project teams consisting of cross-functional team members in the development & implementation of Quality Control in the Manufacturing Plants. Understand and communicate clear Quality Control deliverables and performance targets so quality KPI's for manufacturing and superior customer satisfaction are evident and supported by data. Practice and emphasize 'Zero Defect' mindset in all aspects of Process & Product Quality development to ensure all activities involving supplier, manufacturing plants customer relationships have clarity and focus about the highest expectations of quality product.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Quality Technician:*These are the position essential duties and is not an all inclusive list - Reporting to plant QC Supervisor
- Quality interface of Manufacturing Leader/Production Supervisor
- QC Inspector
- Organizing routine data collection, analysis and feedback
- Inspection of the production process and product (quality control gates) at plant and at Customer Sites
- Reporting non-conforming products or processes to immediate supervision
- Development and improvement of quality control checklist
- Surveillance of the closure of open issues and non-conformances
- Continuous improvement of standards and their adherence on the shop floor to foster continuous improvement
- Measure and track performance within the department
- Conduct and complete analysis of the area selected for implementation
- Align QC department's vision to establish plant's vision
- Coach supervisors and hourly personnel in QC procedures and requirements
- Document current and future states, stretch objectives, and QC performance targets in all areas
- Implement Quality KPIs throughout the plant and demonstrate to hourly employees and supervisors how to track and use them effectively
- Perform in-process inspection - IBOs, torque audits, visual walks, and buy-offs
Required Skills and Knowledge of the Quality Technician: - A minimum of 3-5 years of Product or Process quality management experience in the automotive or allied industry
- Quality Certification preferred
- Must be able to read drawings and use measurement tools (i.e. calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of organization from shop-floor to management staff
- Awareness and understanding of APQP and knowledge of process and product development cycle
- Experience in interacting with cross-functional team members to achieve alignment and commitment to keep quality as the most important program deliverable
- Understanding of Cost of Poor Quality and customer satisfaction as top priorities
- Knowledge of Non-Conforming Material Reporting (Client) process
- Knowledge and familiarity with Online Project Open Issues Matrix
- Computer Skills: excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and any other relevant software applications
- Possess a thorough understanding of the customer's processes and organization structure
- Working knowledge of the customer product
- Understanding and working knowledge of Statistical Process Control and Lean Six Sigma
A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.By applying for this role, you confirm that all information submitted is accurate and complete. You further acknowledge that providing false or fraudulent information during the application process is cause for denial of an offer, revocation of any existing offer, or other adverse action, up to and including termination after the start of your commencement of work.#ff-dd-ov