Quality Analyst

KIHOMAC; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k/IRA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Training & development

Wellness program

Job summary

KIHOMAC in Layton, Utah is seeking a quality-focused professional to act as the technical representative for the quality management system across the organization. You will develop, execute, and maintain manufacturing quality processes to ensure compliance and high standards.

You will lead audits, drive nonconformances to CAPA, perform risk analyses (DFMEA/PFMEA), and collaborate with supply chain, program management, and engineering to meet requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inspection tools such as CMM, Faro arm, gages, etc.
• Knowledge of SPC, GD&T, DFMEA/PFMEA, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical representation for quality management system across organization.
• Develop, execute and maintain manufacturing quality processes.
• Achieve quality system objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews.
• Prepare and complete action plans and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead audits and determine system improvements.
• Interface with supply chain, program management, and engineering to ensure materials and product requirements are met.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Process Control

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

GD&T

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

• Act as technical representation for quality management system across organization. Cultivate and champion the quality mindset across disciplines.
• Develop, execute and maintain manufacturing quality processes
• Achieve quality system objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews
• Prepare and complete action plans
• Implement production, quality, and customer-service standards
• Completing audits and determine system improvements
• Develop quality assurance plans as part of the business development process by analyzing drawings and specifications, outlining tasks and identifying potential deficiencies, conducting risk analyses (DFMEA/PFMEA), and generally providing the quality perspective from the proposal phase to post award
• Validate quality processes by establishing product specifications and quality attributes, documenting evidence, determining operational and performance qualifications, writing and updating plans, procedures, processes which support high quality and efficiency in the producing of a service or product
• Provide expertise in the development of product test, laboratory equipment, or processes to meet the growth opportunities where alternate testing or evaluation might be required for a customer product
• Lead transformational change and improvement
• Develop and maintain quality systems and procedures for inspection, testing, and final product evaluation
• Interface and collaborate with supply chain, program management, and engineering to ensure materials and product requirements are met
• Initiate and manage nonconformances from root cause analysis to implementation of corrective and preventative actions
• Effectively work with CAD/CAM systems or other computer aided manufacturing systems; review 2D drawings and ensure accuracy is maintained from 3D models
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or STEM discipline required

Experience

• 5+ years of Quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledgeable of process control, quality measurement systems, lean manufacturing and how a quality management system supports the organization
• Experience with inspection tools such as CMM, Faro arm, gages, mylar prints, etc.
• Experience in statistical process control, GD&T, design for manufacture, process optimization and continuous improvement. Experience with Six sigma and Lean Manufacturing a plus
• NDI experience preferred
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation) and interpersonal skills

Security

• Must be a US citizen

• Ability to obtain a US issued security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements

• Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms
• Frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements while using a computer or measuring tools
• Have the dexterity to see fine print and use hand and precision measuring tools
• Adhering to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Salary

$90,000 - 115,000

Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.