Founded by the Channell family in 1922, Channell is a global designer, manufacturer, and seller of outside plant infrastructure equipment. The markets served by Channell are Telecommunications, Municipalities, Internet Service Providers, Wireless, Water, Power, and CATV, among others. Major product lines include a complete line of thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, fiber optic cable connection management systems, and high-performance below-grade vaults.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Quality Auditor assists the Quality Engineers in maintaining the effectiveness of the Channell Quality Management System and supports continued certification of ISO 9001:2015. Uses documentation tools to identify non-conformance and uses problem-solving skills and corrective action skills. Executes process control methods on a wide assortment of manufacturing and assembly processes. Maintains good housekeeping in any area assigned and ensures that all company policies and safety rules are followed on any shift positioned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct Quality Inspections of manufacturing/assembling.
- Conduct receiving inspections of incoming goods.
- Develop training to build quality awareness throughout manufacturing.
- Provide leadership in compliance areas of internal auditing and ISO 9001:2015 documentation.
- Execute continuous improvement of QA receiving/inspection and QA floor auditing.
- Monitor and communicate supplier quality performance metrics.
- Assist supplier audits and issue recommendations/requests for corrective action.
- Assist Manufacturing Engineering in analyzing product non-conformance, customer, and internal complaints.
- Address non-conformance complaints by identifying a root cause with root cause correction.
- Complete other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Good mechanical skills, use of hand/power tools
- Good understanding of quality and safety practices
ABILITY TO/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- Must understand and follow all departmental safety rules.
- Properly use of all safety equipment: safety glasses, safety belt, harness, and hard hat.
- Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- ISO sections about the position
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate Degree preferred
- Experience in product development and manufacturing release a plus
- Experience in assembly operations a plus
- Experience with Engineering Documentation released to Manufacturing a plus
- Working knowledge of statistical techniques and tools a plus
- Demonstrated auditing and problem-solving skills as a plus
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to train and mentor
- Working knowledge in spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software
- General understanding of business and financial metrics
- Ability to lift up to 30 / 50 pounds
- Capacity to work overtime as needed
- Submit to a background check, pre-employment drug screen
- Pass work physical and lift test
- Must be able to speak, read/comprehend and write in English
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and working conditions requirements indicated below are examples of the orders to carry out the essential job functions.
Physical Demands: Standing and walking (up to continuously); bend/stoop, twist neck and torso (frequently); reach, hold, grasp, push, pull, lift/carry raw material, finished product, tools, and machinery up to 30 / 50 pounds (frequently); use seeing, hearing and speaking.
Working Conditions: Work indoors; exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.
Skills Required
- Good mechanical skills and use of hand/power tools
- Understanding of quality and safety practices
- Understand and follow departmental safety rules and properly use safety equipment
- Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 sections relevant to the position
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to train and mentor
- Working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software
- General understanding of business and financial metrics
- Ability to lift up to 30/50 pounds and pass lift test
- Capacity to work overtime as needed
- Submit to background check and pre-employment drug screen
- Pass work physical
- Associate Degree
- Experience in product development and manufacturing release
- Experience in assembly operations
- Experience with engineering documentation released to manufacturing
- Working knowledge of statistical techniques and tools
- Demonstrated auditing and problem-solving skills
What We Do
Channell Commercial Corporation is a global designer and manufacturer of telecommunications equipment, including thermoplastic and metal fabricated enclosures, copper termination products, and fiber optic cable management systems, serving telephone, cable television, and power utility network providers.
