Quality Engineering Tech II

Malibu Boats; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Malibu Boats is seeking a Quality Engineering Technician II to audit processes, measure parts, and support PPAP and QA hold activities across production.

You will use GD&T on prints with Keyence CMM/Scanner, log data in ERP, and drive corrective actions through MRB meetings and supplier evaluations.

Qualifications

• GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• PPAP, Gage R&R, & SPC
• Six Sigma (Green Belt) training is a plus.
• Strong corrective action and troubleshooting background.
• Strong computer knowledge and skills.
• Print/Drawing reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Measure parts with GD&T on prints using Keyence CMM/Scanner.
• Support nonconforming supplier parts disposition, including RMA requests.
• Perform process audits and final inspection in machining and Tube Welding.
• Provide feedback on delinquent RMAs to ensure supplier response.
• Input data into QA portals and manage GP/ERP inventory transactions.
• Apply engineering/quality methodologies to PPAP for new part submissions.
• Publish nonconformance reports and lead daily MRB meetings.
• Manage Lab and Quarantine areas, 5S and spare parts.
• Provide calibration program support and internal audits.
• Testing and/or rework of internal scrap; analyze warranty parts for root cause.

Skills

GD&T

PPAP

Gage R&R

SPC

Six Sigma Green Belt

Root cause analysis

Computer literacy

Print/Drawing reading

Education

Associate degree

3+ years experience

Tools

Keyence CMM

ERP systems

Job description

Summary

Briefly describe the job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.

The Quality Engineering Technician II is responsible for Auditing processes and products as applicable and measuring product with instruments, coordinate measuring machine (CMM)/Scanner, etc. This role also supports incoming testing, inspection, and verification of parts or materials, including inventory transactions in GP, ERP, and QA Hold dispositioning responsibility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

List the job’s essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Include all important aspects for the job whether performed daily weekly, monthly, or annually and any that occur at irregular intervals.

• Measure Products using GD&T on prints to develop programs to measure parts quickly and accurately on a Keyence CMM/Scanner (ie XM5000) or using standard measuring devices. To also utilize other measuring devices to measure parts to support PPAP’s or investigations.
• Support the nonconforming supplier part disposition process by measuring parts, logging, tracking, and issuing Return Material Authorizations (RMA) requests, including supplier approval, and return packaging to ensure safe return to appropriate supplier
• Perform Audits of Processes and Final Inspection in the machining and Tube Welding Departments.
• Provide feedback on delinquent RMA’s to ensure a satisfactory supplier response.
• Input data into the Supplier Quality Portal for PPM and scorecard performance reporting, if requested.
• Manage GP and ERP inventory transactions for QAHOLD, quality, and warranty cost reporting.
• Apply engineering and quality methodologies to support the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) for new part sample submissions.
• Publish nonconformance reports for purchased parts, machined parts, tube bending & Welding, as well as conduct a daily MRB meeting with operations management.
• Manage the Lab and Quarantine areas for 5S, replacement spare parts for internal scrap repairs, and overall organization.
• Provide Support:
• Plant calibration program (includes; all gauges, jigs, fixtures, etc.)
• Perform and document internal audits and inspections
• Testing, and/or rework of internal scrap for defects, as well as mechanical, or electronic part failures.
• Analysis of returned plant and field warranty parts for root cause and corrective actions.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate degree or 3+ years of related experience, training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information, periodicals, technical procedures and drawing. Ability to write emails, reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of peers, managers, supervisors, dealers, and/or customers.

Mathematical Skills

Understanding statistical analysis and fundamentals of concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. A full understanding of Drawing requirements including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), per ASME Y14.5. A knowledge of Gage R&R & Statistical Process Controls i.e. Cpk.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Other Qualifications

• GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• PPAP, Gage R&R, & SPC
• Six Sigma (Green Belt) training is a plus.
• Strong corrective action and troubleshooting background.
• Strong computer knowledge and skills.
• Print/Drawing reading skills.

Physical Demands

Use the drop down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N

• Sits 4 hours
• Stands 5 hours
• Walks 1 hours
• Drives 0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries: type amount of weight in each area

Maximum: 50 (lbs) Frequently: 10 (lbs) Occasionally: 20 (lbs)

Employee Uses Hands For Repetitive Activities

• Simple Grasping: Right, Constant Left, Constant
• Pushing/Pulling: Right, Frequent Left, Frequent
• Fine Manipulation: Right, Frequent Left, Frequent

Employee Uses Feet For Repetitive Activities

• Right: None Left: None

Employee Is Required To Perform These Activities

• Bending At Waist: Occasional
• Squatting: Occasional
• Climbing Ladders, Stairs: Occasional
• Kneeling On Ground: Occasional
• Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasional

Work Environment

Typical 10 hour work days, occasional overtime may be required. Safety glasses required, hearing protection may be required when in designated production area(s). Must follow ALL task specific safety procedures within other departments.

Competencies

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality: Must be consistently at work and on time.

Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions.

Communication: Ability to present data in groups, and to clearly communicate issues and expectations to all parties to gain cooperation and compliance to meet Malibu objectives.

Independence: History of working under limited supervision in field situations, including, but limited to auditing suppliers and project management responsibilities.

Analysis: Collect, organize, and sort relevant data to spot non-conformance quality trends and develop corrective actions, control plans, and/or FMEA analysis as needed to affect improvements

Customer Focus: Support quality management goals and objectives, including supplier selection, supplier certification, quality surveys, site surveys, and assist in the development of new products through validation, inspection, or analysis of fit, form, or function.

Additional Preferred Skills and Experience

General ABYC and compliance knowledge, ASME Y.15 Training, PPAP, Gage R&R, Cpk, Six Sigma & Lean methodology, reporting and presentation skills, data analysis, Auditor skills, computer skills (E.g. Excel, Word, Access, MS Project, PowerPoint, etc), general boating experience is also preferred. JS_8.2.5,JS_8.2.5.1,JS_8.2.5.2,JS_8.2.5.3,JS_8.2.5.4,JS_8.2.5.5,JS_8.2.5.7,JS_8.5.7,JS_8.5.7.3,JS_8.5.10,JS_8.5.10.1,JS_8.5.10.3,JS_8.5.10.4,JS_8.5.2,JS_8.5.2.1,JS_8.5.3,JS_8.5.3.2