Quality Auditor - 1st Shift

Thai Summit America Corporation; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America Corporation is seeking a Quality Auditor for the 1st shift to identify causes of production variances and support production with data, charts, and technical assistance. The role evaluates weld discontinuities, drives internal quality loops, and collaborates with engineering/management to improve processes.

The position requires strong SPC training, leadership, and solid knowledge of sheet metal defects, with the ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong SPC training and leadership skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Datamyte and CM4D experience preferred.
• General knowledge of sheet metal/aluminum defects.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, press, assembly and quality processes.
• Previous experience in Quality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs first/middle/last piece inspections with data-driven improvements.
• Monitors inspection procedures and assists in developing countermeasures.
• Uses SPC data for team problem solving across production centers.
• Participates in new production launches to ensure quality across streams.
• Participates in 5S/TPM improvement activities.
• Reviews data prior to download and forwards to CM4D system.
• Performs ultrasonic testing and records results.
• Evaluates welds and fasteners in assemblies.
• Records daily data on capability sheets per shift.
• Reports weld inconsistencies to facilitators and team leaders.
• Completes special studies and maintains tools and equipment.

Skills

SPC training

Leadership

Problem solving

MS Excel

MS Word

Manufacturing environment

Quality processes

Welding knowledge

Sheet metal defects

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Datamyte

CM4D

Job description

Quality Auditor- 1st Shift

Primary Job Function

Identify and report causes of production variances to designated authority. Support the Press/Assembly Production Departments with data, charts and technical assistance. Evaluate assemblies for weld discontinuities. Drive internal quality loops in conjunction with the Engineering/management team. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed by management. Regular attendance is required.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Plans and performs First/Middle/Last piece production approval part inspections, testing and auditing of various components, subassemblies and finished products with an emphasis on utilizing such data for improvements in products, processes and/or systems
• Assists in the monitoring of inspection procedures such as Lot Audit, 50/100pc, customer specific inspections. Assist in the development of countermeasures
• Team problem solving with the use of SPC data collected from production centers: Press/Assembly Departments
• Team participation in new production launch projects to ensure Quality requirements are cascaded throughout production streams
• Participate in improvement activities using 5S/TPM Processes
• Review Data prior to downloading into Transend and send to CM4D
• Perform Ultrasonic test
• Transfer assemblies to and from evaluation room and record each piece
• Evaluate all welds / fasteners in assembly
• Record daily data for tracking on capability sheets on each shift
• Report weld inconsistencies to Facilitators and Team LeadersComplete special studies as required
• Maintain tools and equipment in required working condition
• Perform Dock Audits as required

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• 1 year of manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong SPC training experience and knowledge, as well as demonstrated leadership skills
• Basic computer skills in MS Excel and MS Word
• Datamyte, CM4D operation and analysis preferred
• General knowledge for identification of sheet metal/aluminum defects
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with manufacturing, press, assembly and quality processes
• Previous experience working with Quality preferred

Training Requirements or Equivalents

• New hire orientation
• ERP System Training

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

• Ability to walk, sit or stand for extensive periods of time.
• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pulling, griping, twisting, throughout the work day.
• Hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment

This job description is NOT intended to be all inclusive and by signing this job description the employee acknowledges that they may be required to perform other reasonably related duties assigned by their direct Manager, or other Managers within the facility.