Quality Auditor

Position:          Quality Auditor 

Reports To:      Department Supervisor

Pay Range:       Level 6 – Level 20

Essential Functions:

1. Ensures that parts are in compliance with customer specifications and ISO requirements and/or customer component quality requirements;
2. Utilizes measuring devices and applies basic mathematical equations;
3. Performs minor product repairs;
4. Ensures consistency of product quality and identification information prior to shipment to internal or external customer;
5. Properly labels, identifies inspection status, and stores in accepted product per applicable ISO procedures;
6. Processes part requisitions and accurately enters inventory transactions on computer system;
7. May disposition rejected parts as directed by materials group or MRB;
8. Performs cycle counting as required to maintain 98% inventory accuracy;
9. See, reads, and follows work instructions, safety procedures, and completes various reports and forms;
10. Maintains open lines of communication regarding quality issues within assigned department as well as other departments, including various logs and reports. Follows up on issues;
11. Performs a variety of quality tests and product verification procedures;
12. Recommends to management any required modifications to work instructions and assists with training;
13. Initiates ISO quality documentation (temporary deviation, DVQR change forms, NPMR, other information system changes, etc.) for approval, and follows up as appropriate;
14. Complies with all company policies and procedures;
15. Maintains good attendance, flexibility in job assignments, adaptable to changing business needs, and continually learns and applies new skills;
16. Works with co-workers in a safe, professional, and cooperative manner;
17. Meets minimum physical/mental demand levels with or without reasonable accommodation;
18. Trains others on knowledge and skills mastered;
19. Other duties as assigned.

General Duties/Responsibilities/Mental Demands:

Operate Equipment:                 Computer (Ex: PC, Mapics, Agile, and Label Maker);   

                                                   calipers; hand truck; height gauge; micrometer; ruler;

                                                   scales; multimeter

Administrative:                          ISO compliance; ability to see, read, and follow work instructions; DVQRs; Pareto charting; labels; time keeping; labor tickets; inventory procedures; cycle counting; BOM; general forms as determined.

Quality:                                     Accuracy with paperwork, recognize defects and address; follow work instructions; Clear/correct written and verbal communication; follow procedures on defects and other as needed.

Productivity:                             Working knowledge and successful performance experience with the production process, job requirements, and related activities of department assigned; provide problem solving assistance to operators, leaders, supervisors, managers, program engineers.

Health/Safety:                           Follow safety rules, guidelines and training given; cleanliness of workstation/housekeeping; maintain good personal hygiene; recognize hazards and report to designated individual(s); participate in safety initiatives; report all accidents/injuries/near misses immediately; practice safe work habits; wear all appropriate and required PPE.

Teamwork/Flexibility:                 Available for OT; foster and develop communications between operators, shifts, and departments; contribute to a positive work environment; adapt to business/job demands; learn and apply new skills; support co-workers and company initiatives; rotate between jobs/departments as needed.

Set Up:                                     Area/station/workbench – keep effective and efficient; pre-set up for next shift.

Other:                                       Communicate employee and/or quality issues to supervisor/manager; provide on-the-job-training and specific instruction/training to co-workers as needed/required; set the example for performance; participate in decision-making via gathering and presenting facts; make recommendations for improvement or on the resolution of issues; provide new/helpful ideas; adhere to all company policies/procedures; other duties as assigned.

Pre-Requisites/Minimum Qualifications:

H.S. diploma or GED and one year of related manufacturing or quality experience or a 2-year technical degree with 0-1 year of related work experience. Basic technical and mechanical aptitude; reading/mathematical skills to use and understand prints, procedures and instructions; demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills; use of basic computer skills; and familiarity with use of measuring devices required. Knowledge of inventory, safety programs, pallet jack operations, team facilitation, ISO Quality Standards and Procedures preferred. Strong leadership and organizational skills preferred. Must be self - motivated and able to train and motivate others as well as display a strong desire to contribute to total customer satisfaction.