Quality Coordinator

Stryten Energy; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryten Energy is seeking a quality inspector to perform product, process, and material inspections across all product areas. You will guide production teams to contain issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include performing FSA inspections, maintaining calibration of inspection tools, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while working 6am–6pm or 6pm–6am on a 2-2-3 cycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience using gages and measurement equipment is a plus.
• Able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality audits and inspections per documented procedures.
• Carry out FSA – first piece inspections and deviations for engineering approval.
• Provide day-to-day quality direction to manufacturing and support teams.
• Contain nonconforming product using Hold Tags and communicate issues.
• Ensure instruments and inspection systems are calibrated and maintained.
• Be available for overtime and flexible shifts.

Skills

Read and interpret drawings

Root cause analysis

Math and statistics basics

Strong communication

Teamwork and independence

Windows-based computer skills

Quality oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Gages and measurement equipment

Calipers and micrometers

Job description

Overview

Stryten Energy manufactures proprietary and custom injection molding products serving the industrial lead battery, automotive and consumer markets. Stryten Energy is expanding battery poly manufacturing and recycling output to help solve industry-wide supply constraints.

The individual is responsible for inspections and tests of products, processes, and materials for all product areas. Provide guidance and partner with production personnel (supervisors and operators) to contain an issue, determine the root cause, and corrective actions. Follow up on customer complaints that pertain to their shift and departments. Comply with Stryten and ISO 9001 procedures and requirements.

The shifts available are, 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am. Both are on a 2-2-3 cycle.

Pay rate is $21.43/hour. For Night shift there is a $1.00/hour shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Required to always wear and maintain appropriate PPE and follow all applicable health and safety rules.
  • PPE includes safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, and uniforms.
  • Health and safety requirements include recurring blood tests and proper industrial hygiene.
• Perform quality audits and inspections per documented procedures.
• Perform FSA - First Piece Inspections, create deviations and submit for engineering approval.
• Provide FSA – first sample approval piece, marked where trim is needed according to customer specifications
• Contain nonconforming or suspect nonconforming product using Hold Tags, communicating issues to the production team and immediate supervision.
• Provide day to day quality direction and support to manufacturing in the form of procedures, and guidance.
• Be available to work flexible shifts to ensure support and proper coverage is available.
• Monitor and maintain quality workstations on the shop floor – daily validation that gauges and inspection systems are in good working order.
• Maintain cleanliness of automated inspection system.
• Responsible to ensure that the respective department equipment used for in-process testing (checks) are within calibration and are conforming to standard requirements (good working order).
• Measuring parts with calipers, micrometers, and other equipment as necessary to verify product conformance to specifications.
• Work with the team on problem solving initiatives and link actions and outcomes to Control Plans, PFMEA’s, plant inspection points, and Customer returns.
• Assist in communication of any changes or replacement of work instructions.
• Participate with teams for corrective action resolution on internal KPI’s and external customer issues (assembly plant complaint and warranty initiatives).
• Motivated self-starter that is able to productively work alone and in groups to solve problems.
• Must have the ability and willingness to work overtime on an as needed/required basis in order to complete work in process and communicate with other shifts.
• Work within established policies, procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Certifications:

• Minimum High School degree or GED
• Experience with gages and other measurement equipment is a plus.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE:

• Understand basic math, statistics
• Able to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Familiar with problem solving – root cause analysis, 5 why, etc.
• Must be quality and customer oriented
• Must be able to work independently and in a team-oriented environment on multiple projects
• Experienced in a manufacturing setting
• Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate basic computer skills -Windows-based programs
• Able occasionally lift and move up to 35 lbs. for duration of 12 hours

TRAVEL, ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• None

EEO Statement

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Statement

Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.