Quality Planning Specialist

Indiana Automotive Fasteners, Inc.; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Automotive Fasteners, Inc. seeks a Quality/Process Auditor to monitor supplier quality performance and support QA objectives. The role involves internal and supplier audits, issuing CARs, and coordinating with the lab and other departments to resolve nonconformances.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent and ITAF 16949 auditor certification, with GD&T and prints interpretation skills. Relevant quality experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Quality certification for internal or lead auditor in ITAF 16949.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and GD&T concepts.
• Ability to perform supplier audits and quality investigations.

Responsibilities

• Monitors supplier quality performance and supports QA objectives.
• Conducts internal audits and supplier audits as directed.
• Issues corrective action requests (CARs) and tracks closure.
• Responds to supplier needs and communicates with management.
• Coordinates laboratory activities and supports PPAP/APQP tasks.

Skills

AS400/ArcSuite knowledge

GD&T knowledge

Ability to read prints

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Quality auditor certification (ITAF 16949)

Tools

AS400/ArcSuite

Quality auditing tools

Job description

SUMMARY

Monitors the quality performance of suppliers and provides supplier support through effective communication. Performs internal IAF audits as directed by the Quality Manager or Quality Area Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Working with the Quality Section Managers and Quality Manager.
• Communicates in writing (emails) and verbally to interested parties:
• Suggestions/directives received from superior(s).
• Events/ideas occurring on his/her shift that would benefit IAF and promote QA Team Leaders teamwork.
• Fills all work assignments for absent QP Specialists due to vacations, absences, sick days, etc.
• Conducts morning communication and as needed throughout the day. Topics to include in meeting (when applicable):
• Information pertinent to and from IAF management - may or may not be production related.
• Work schedule focusing on quality, delivery, cost, and safety.
• Problems encountered from previous day (quality, safety, delivery, and cost).
• Investigating Supplier nonconformances.
• Issuing CAR’s.
• Performs the following tasks:Assists the Quality Manager and Quality Area Manager in developing and attaining Quality Group goals and objectives.
• Responds to supplier needs (phone calls, emails, Teams meetings).
• Conduct Basic Rule patrol and cage/gate checks.
• Conduct walk through of CV AL area, Sort area, Outsource NC cage, and wire disposition area for supplier issues.
• Advised the Quality Manager or Group Leader of all nonconformities and exceptions.
• Direct the action needed for the receiving inspection of suspect raw material.
• Coordinates the activities of the Laboratory with the needs of Sales, PC, and all other departments.
• Direct the inspection and testing needed for investigations.
• Performs Quality Engineering activities as directed by the Quality Manager, Group Leader, or as requested by the Senior Specialist or Coordinator.
• Performs other duties as necessary and appropriate.
• Perform Audits internal and external
• Complete CQI’s
• Perform supplier/ internal investigation
• Document control
• Perform area leader verifications
• APQP assignments
• Yuichi meetings
• New hire orientation backup
• Help influence quality through the C.A.R.E meetings
• Influence quality at the supplier
• Issue CAR’s to supplier and help internal with internal CAR’s become more robust.
• Help sort during emergencies
• Manage 3rd party sorting company
• Handle PNC charges
• Update supplier score card
• Update monthly charting
• Help facilitate customer audits
• Perform new machine checks
• Update section action plan
• Scrap parts
• Quality projects
• Must gain knowledge using AS400/ArcSuite
• Perform measurements on suspect parts.
• Read/interpret prints
• GD&T knowledge
• Work with conv and purchasing to return parts to supplier
• Executes all Company policies complying with all requirements/tasks required therein.
• Responsible that his/her area of responsibility meets all of the applicable requirements of IATF16949 and other management systems.

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's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Quality certification for internal or lead auditor in ITAF 16949.

RESPONSIBILITY and AUTHORITY - DELEGATION/FOLLOWUP

Responsibility and Authority are delegated from a level in an organization to the next and immediate lower level. Authority can be clearly defined relative to each level. However, Responsibility is never completely delegated. The higher level remains totally responsible and this responsibility must be retained/maintained by diligent follow-up when the responsibility, either wholly or in-part, has been delegated to a team member or outside sort company.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or team members of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Physical Demand

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear. The team member is occasionally required to stand and use hands, walk, bend, lift, or twist. The team member frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The team member is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The team member must be able to lift a container of fasteners weighting up to 25 pounds on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables using a standardized method.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The team member is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.