Supplier Quality Technican (1st Shift)

TRS Staffing Solutions; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the automotive sector is seeking a Supplier Quality Technician to ensure product quality and support engineering initiatives. This role involves conducting inspections, managing quality incidents, and collaborating with suppliers to uphold high standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong quality inspection skills, particularly in plastic and rubber components, and demonstrate proficiency in root cause analysis. Join a dynamic team dedicated to continuous improvement and quality excellence, where your contributions will directly impact production success and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates degree preferred.
• Quality inspection skills for plastic injection molded parts required.

Responsibilities

• Take dimensional measurements using quality instrumentation.
• Support problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Manage action plans and daily reporting for quality issues.

Skills

Quality inspection skills

Root cause analysis

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in Engineering or Quality

Job description

Job Title:Supplier Quality Technician (Assembly)
Location:Spring Hill, TN
Industry:automotive, manufacturing
Status of Hire:full-time, direct hire
Pay:$35-44/hr depending on experience
Hours:1^st shift, currently working 5 days/week with OT as needed

Job Duties:

• Take dimensional measurements of products using quality instrumentation in efforts to support product audit requirements
• Support Plant Supplier Quality Engineer on internal and external supplier issues with glass, rubber, electronic, plastic, or painted parts
• Support metrology and calibration needs, coordinating gauge maintenance plans with labs
• Support production on visual aspect decisions regarding paint, plastic, glass, electronic, or rubber part issues or non-conformances
• Support Engineering and Quality in problem solving, performing root cause analysis and coordinating and implementing appropriate corrective action
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure that for every quality incident and logistic incident, a fast reaction is anticipated and managed within the plant
• Prepare all information needed to understand and solve issues by obtaining the supporting pictures, defect description, quantity, traceability, etc. and communicating that information to the Plant with the appropriate reporting
• Ensure any rework instructions and their applications are properly completed
• Set-up quality wall and train the quality wall quality inspectors (also third party) according to the customer requirements or depending on the quality results
• Manage the resulting action plan and daily reporting with objective of removing the quality wall as soon as possible
• Provide competence on Dimensional and Cosmetic appearance assessment and measurement
• Lead PPAP and FMEA processes and documentation, reporting
• Participate and support program launch as needed
• Run containment/ plant sweeps when required
• Record, report and follows-up on production line concerns
• Participate in supplier audits as needed

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED, Associates degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field preferred but not required
• Quality inspection skills at a high level with familiarity of quality forplastic injection molded parts, painted parts, glass, or rubber seals/assemblies required
• Previous experience providing quality support in an automotive tier I JIT/JIS environment for supplier parts, as well as leading PPAP and FMEA processes and documentation; history of success in root cause analysis and corrective action
• Understanding of class A or surface/fascia parts quality requirements a plus
• Ability to identify potential problems and escalate when needed
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Detail Oriented
• Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Excel applications

**Must be authorized to work in the United States, client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time
**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check

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