Quality Auditor - 3rd Shift

Thai Summit America; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America is seeking a Quality Inspector to identify causes of production variances and support Press/Assembly with data, charts, and technical assistance. Responsibilities include inspections, SPC-driven improvements, and contributing to new production launches.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, manufacturing experience, SPC training, and proficiency with MS Excel/Word. Shift work with multiple rotations applies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform inspections and testing of components and finished products.
• Monitor inspection procedures and develop countermeasures.
• Team problem solving using SPC data from production centers.
• Participate in new production launches to cascade quality requirements.
• Engage in 5S/TPM improvement activities.
• Record daily data for capability sheets per shift.
• Report weld inconsistencies to facilitators and team leaders.
• Maintain tools and equipment; perform dock audits as required.

Skills

SPC training

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

MS Excel

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Datamyte

CM4D

Job description

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.

Pay Range:

• Starting at $20 hourly
• Additional $1.00 premium for 2nd shift
• Additional $1.00 premium for 3rd shift

Shift Hours:

• 1st Shift: 6am-2:00pm
• 2nd Shift: 2pm-10:00pm
• 3rd Shift: 10pm-6:00am

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 Leaders
• Complete 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.