Quality - Quality Specialist / CMM Operator

North-American-Stamping-Group; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North-American-Stamping-Group in Pulaski, TN seeks a Quality Specialist to support Production with quality assurance, data analysis and documentation maintenance. The role includes CMM operation, part verification, gage calibration, MRB coordination, and participation in PPAP and internal audits to uphold the QMS.

The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience with GD&T and SPC, and the ability to work across manufacturing environments including stamping, welding and

Qualifications

• Understanding of Control Plans, FMEA, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection.
• Knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gauge R&R and gage use.
• Ability to work a daily schedule and support multiple manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain quality and engineering documentation for the QMS.
• Provide guidance to production on part inspection procedures.
• Lead or participate in MRB reviews and product containment.
• Perform CMM operation and part verification as needed to support quality system.
• Conduct weld/assembly validation and PPAP activities.
• Support internal and external problem solving and corrective action processes.
• Act as liaison at customer sites when required to resolve quality concerns.

Skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Quality system

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Shop Edge

QCBD

PC DMIS

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Quality Specialist reports to the Quality Manager or designate performing primarily officeand non-manual quality functions designed to service Production through consultation andoversight. Responsibilities include general quality operations including the creating andmaintenance of quality and engineering documentation. The Quality Specialist conducts CMMoperation and part verification in compliance with applicable Quality Management System(QMS) procedures, and maintenance of gage procurement and calibration system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• A. Creation and maintenance of quality and engineering documentation related to the QMS
• B. Provide consultation and guidance to production group related to part inspection procedures
• C. Using knowledge and understanding of specification and output, consider the course of actionrelated to production continuation and specification adherence
• D. Represent the company as needed, internal or at customer sites, to resolve disputes regardingquality concerns
• E. Responsibility for maintaining Gage Calibration and maintenance program
• F. Coordinate MRB review and product containment activity
• G. CMM Operation and part verification to support NASG's quality system as necessary
• H. Perform weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc..)
• I. Perform annual validations / PPAP as required
• J. Perform routine inspections, dimensional studies, and investigations, as necessary
• K. Provide support in the absence of the quality engineer
• L. Participate in layered audit process
• M. Participate and support internal and external problem solving / corrective action process
• N. Serve as Champion in corrective action process as assigned
• O. ”Go and see” and observe problems first hand, investigate and ensure effective understandingof the facts / data
• P. Provide first response to line problems, document the problems, lead / participate in actionsto countermeasure root cause, and monitor the results of actions
• Q. Solve problems utilizing TQPS methodology
• R. Deepen process learning through rapid low-cost trials / experiments to solve problems
• S. Participate, support, and lead in data collection for problem solving teams
• T. Participate in new product development as necessary
• U. Provide support and assist EPC team by providing leadership and basic quality direction
• V. In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemednecessary by management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education

• High School Diploma

Experience

• 3 years manufacturing experience
• 3 years computer (PC) experience
• 2 years CMM Operation

Personal/Technical Skills

• Understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection
• Knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
• Will have the ability to work a schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis.
• CMM Operation after programs and set up are established.
• Organizational skills to maintain CMM programs and gage calibration in compliance with Quality department and QMS procedures and requirements.
• Understanding of weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc.)
• Understanding of problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of relevant software systems (Shop Edge, QCBD, etc..).
• Demonstrate strong leadership with a "hands on" approach".
• Solve problems utilizing TQPS methodology

Language Skills

• Able to clearly communicate in verbal or written forms and act as a liaison between Productionand Quality
• Ability to speak and write in the primary language English

Computer/Software

• Computer (PC) and Microsoft Office
• Shop Edge
• QCBD
• PC DMIS

Training

• Gage use / Part inspection
• Internal auditing
• CMM operation
• Containment procedure, work instructions, forms, tags
• Fundamentals of IATF 16949
• Other Baseline items

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

Office: Open office environment

Plant: Various types of manufacturing environments that include but not limited to: Stamping, Welding, Assembly, Grinding, Wash, Receiving, Shipping, Sorting

Travel: As needed in relationship to customer requirements or employee development

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand and walk for up to 12 hours
• Able to work flexible hours
• Able to lift, carry, hold and manipulate loads up to 50 lbs
• Dexterity to manipulate product onto gages or gages onto parts
• Acceptable vision and hearing with or without appropriate prescribed aides
• Able to work within environment that has temperature fluctuations

DISCLAIMER

This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions. It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, andqualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice, based on operational needs. To qualify for this job, however, an associate must be able to perform its essential functions with or withoutreasonable accommodation. Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between NASG and any associate.

EOE/M/F/D/V