LSA Fabrication - Quality Assurance Technician

Oscar Winski Company; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oscar Winski Company is seeking a QA/Quality Control professional to verify process quality, calibrate gauges, and analyze data for continuous improvement at Lafayette, IN. The role emphasizes reading blueprints with GD&T notation, applying SPC, and enforcing quality procedures on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, strong problem solving and communication skills, and experience training operators in quality practices.

Qualifications

• Must understand quality principles and concepts concerning process, control and verification, variation, problem solving and continuous improvement
• Good computer skills and use of Microsoft Office software
• Strong mathematical skills
• Understand problem solving techniques
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with understanding of GD&T drawing notations
• Must be experienced in the quality discipline body of knowledge and basic quality tools
• Good analytical skills, technical writing skills, verbal and written communicational skills
• Be able to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
• Good problem solving skills to drive continual improvement of the quality system
• Familiarity with the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and various ISO 9001 and standard quality procedures
• Willingness to pursue quality knowledge and certifications within the metals/manufacturing industry
• Ability to train machine operators in company quality procedures and standardss
• Cleaning and basic maintenance of gauges and measuring tools as well as 5S of quality lab

Responsibilities

• Measures key quality characteristics of a process by sampling parts and analyzing trends both as first piece verification as well as during the process
• Verifies that sound quality procedures and practices are being followed during process activities
• Maintains all gauges and test machines used for monitoring quality calibrated
• Uses test standards and masters to check readings, adjust tools accordingly and replacing worn or out of date equipment
• Collects data and measures parts as part of a company's continuous improvement plan
• Test samples in experiments
• Understands, establishes, and communicates priorities for the quality inspectors based upon input from the quality / manufacturing team. Evaluates output of processes and completion, validating work is being accomplished
• Trains operators, inspectors, and others in skills of measurement and inspection
• Plans and conducts the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component
• Analyzes and interprets blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required
• Inspects, tests, or measures materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications
• Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process change

Skills

Quality principles

GD&T reading

Statistical reasoning

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lafayette Steel and Aluminum of Lafayette - Lafayette, IN 47904

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: QA - Quality Control

Principal Objective of Position:

Essential Functions:

• Measures key quality characteristics of a process by sampling parts and analyzing trends both as first piece verification as well as during the process
• Verifies that sound quality procedures and practices are being followed during process activities
• Maintains all gauges and test machines used for monitoring quality calibrated
• Uses test standards and masters to check readings, adjust tools accordingly and replacing worn or out of date equipment
• Collects data and measures parts as part of a company's continuous improvement plan
• Test samples in experiments
• Understands, establishes, and communicates priorities for the quality inspectors based upon input from the quality / manufacturing team. Evaluates output of processes and completion, validating work is being accomplished
• Trains operators, inspectors, and others in skills of measurement and inspection
• Plans and conducts the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component
• Analyzes and interprets blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required
• Inspects, tests, or measures materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications
• Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process change

Other Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsEducation and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent, required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Must understand quality principles and concepts concerning process, control and verification, variation, problem solving and continuous improvement
• Good computer skills and use of Microsoft office software
• Strong mathematical skills
• Understand problem solving techniques
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints with understanding of GD&T drawing notations
• Must be experienced in the quality discipline body of knowledge and basic quality tools
• Good analytical skills, technical writing skills, verbal and written communicational skills
• Be able to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
• Good problem solving skills to drive continual improvement of the quality system
• Familiarity with the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and various ISO 9001 and standard quality procedures
• Willingness to pursue quality knowledge and certifications within the metals/manufacturing industry
• Ability to train machine operators in company quality procedures and standardss
• Cleaning and basic maintenance of gauges and measuring tools as well as 5S of quality lab

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of work experience in quality assurance, preferred

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Some of the work will require exposure to loud noises.