Overview
Quality Assurance Coordinator Jobs in Rockledge, FL at PTI Plastic & Rubber Gasket Inc
Summary/Purpose: The role of Sr. Quality Engineer is designed to be progressive and proactive, and the individual must be able to identify risks and issues that can have a negative impact on product quality, product safety and customer satisfaction. The Sr. QE must be proficient in problem solving, identifying root causes, and working cross-functionally to develop and implement improvement, corrective and preventive actions. He/she must be competent in the area of quality systems, defining inspection methods, leading/coaching on quality techniques, and creating quality related work instructions for internal use.
Essential Duties and Accountabilities:
Ability to interact directly with customers by phone as needed.
Ability to interact directly with all company support functions including internal customers, as well as external suppliers.
Assist in the selection, design and justification of purchased inspection equipment.
Ability to establish data collection systems and provide actionable analysis to drive quality improvements, including quality cost reduction programs.
Ability to lead and ensure the timely and accurate disposition of “suspect and nonconforming” material and products throughout the manufacturing process.
Accountable for achieving the target for customer complaints and concerns in his/her area of responsibility; demonstrate ability to lead and facilitate the resolution/ closure of all of them.
Provide training, coaching, daily direction and overall supervision to Quality Technicians, Quality Auditors, Quality Laboratory inspectors/ technicians and other hourly quality personnel as identified.
Accountable for achieving the scrap % target in his/her area of responsibility and ensure a continuous multi-disciplinary approach to scrap reduction activities.
Ability to drive preventive actions to mitigate process problems that could develop into quality problems for our internal and external customers.
Accountable for actively working to decrease the “rework” created by non-quality products coming from his/her area of responsibility.
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Plant Quality Assurance Manager.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of technical writing, vendor quality, gauge design, geometric tolerances, government contracts, material testing, metrology, NDT and SPC.
Must be able to lead cross-functional teams in problem solving events to reduce plant scrap and customer issues.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of internal manufacturing processes, procedures and plant equipment.
Knowledge of internal operational sequences including production, assembly, and logistical processes.
Ability to support the Plant’s safety program, TPS programs, 5S initiatives, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 requirements.
Knowledge of Plant’s quality systems and equipment, tools, internal resources (databases) and procedures.
Computer literacy with proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point).
Ability to effectively utilize quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, MSA, PFMEA, Control Plan, GD&T, and SPC.
Education and Experience:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other Technical discipline with a minimum of 3 years of experience is preferred. However, a high school diploma with a minimum of 7 years of progressive manufacturing experience, to include but not limited to a Supervisor, Team Leader, Quality Planner, or a Quality Technician is acceptable.
The ability to use measurement and test equipment to perform dimensional checks.
ASQ certification in Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt, Black Belt or CQE is preferred.
Trained with the ability to perform duties as an Internal Auditor is required; certification as a Lead Auditor is preferred. (ISO9001/IATF 19649)
Ability to utilize problem solving skills, such as 8-Step Problem Solving, 5D, 8D, etc.
Strong analytical and communication skills (verbal and written).
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Ability to work flexible hours in a professional office environment and/ or on the shop floor.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Lifting up to 40 lbs without assistance
Continuous standing, sitting, walking throughout the day
Activities are completed in both office and shop floor settings with Associate being exposed to hot/cold climates at various times.
Employee may be asked to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
Show more
Title: Quality Assurance Coordinator
Company: PTI Plastic & Rubber Gasket Inc
Location: Rockledge, FL
