Overview
Quality Manager Jobs in Hillsboro, OR at Universal Precision Products
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Requisition ID: 23150
Smeal, a REV Group brand, is recognized as a premier manufacturer, inventor, and innovator of custom fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, aerial ladders, and urban interface vehicles. Smeal is committed to leading the industry in high-quality fire apparatus, delivery times and customer experience. Smeal sells its products worldwide and is based in Snyder, NE.
Smeal Apparatus is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV’s and much more. Our 6,500+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.
The Quality Technician is responsible for facilitating and supporting the creation of repeatable, reliable processes which lead to the reduction/removal of defects throughout the value stream
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promote the expectation that team members will consider the impact of their work/actions on others and make deliberate decisions to act in ways which prevent rework or constraints on the process. The Quality Technician is a coach, cheerleader and player on the team.
Facilitate creation of systems and processes which enhance the team’s ability to meet customer expectations (identification of standards, creating of buy/sell agreements, audit processes, etc.)
Act as mediator when needed to clarify customer expectations or interpret standards
Perform Pre-Delivery Inspections of completed vehicles
Perform data entry, analysis and sharing/explanation of same
Generate reports
Perform audits of new and existing processes
Document writing, control and management
Facilitate/Participate in Root Cause Analysis, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Production Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Practical Problem Solving, etc.
Initiate non-conforming material documents for supplier quality issues
Assist in the execution of activities which promote continuous improvement and protect customers
Conduct training, information sharing and orientation sessions
Lead by example regarding safety and acting in the best interests of the team
Provide coverage for other technicians as needed
Any other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of/ability to acquire a thorough understanding of customer expectations and regulatory requirements
Excellent attendance
Positive attitude
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to read relevant measuring equipment
Provide appropriate feedback and documentation of any defects
Strong and consistent attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
Team oriented
Able to:
Read and understand Engineering documents such as part prints, assembly drawings
Work overtime on short notice
Be willing to:
Learn and rotate within all quality areas
Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
Develop a working knowledge of Spartan’s systems (example: AS/400, Sparcon)
EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Select education and/or other certifications that may be either required or preferred to perform the job)
Degree Type
Required/Preferred
Area of Study
HS Diploma or GED
Required
Associates or Technical Degree
Preferred
Quality/Manufacturing
Certificates / Certifications
Required/Preferred
Choose an item.
Functional Experience
0 – 2 Years
Describe Experience Required:
Prior quality systems experience preferred but not required
Management Experience
N/A
Approximate Number of Reports
N/A
Additional Requirements: N/A
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Operate a vehicle:
Occasionally
See:
Frequently
Operate heavy equipment:
Never
Hear:
Frequently
Operate small equipment:
Occasionally
Talk
Frequently
Handle power tools:
Occasionally
Write:
Frequently
Operate production machinery:
Occasionally
Isolated with minimal support:
Occasionally
Operate office equipment:
Frequently
Work in all weather conditions:
Frequently
Eye/hand coordination:
Frequently
Requires extended hours:
Occasionally
Physical movement (pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, standing):
Frequently
Inside work area:
Frequently
REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.
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Title: Quality Manager
Company: Universal Precision Products
Location: Hillsboro, OR
