Quality Assurance Tech. Specialist 2

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title:    Quality Assurance Tech. Specialist 2                  Dept:  Product Assur. & Quality Assur.
                       

Classification:   Non-Exempt, Indirect                                         Approved By: Human Resources

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Position Reports To:      Product Assurance & Quality Assurance Manager / Director

Positions Supervised:    None  

POSITION PURPOSE

The Quality Assurance Technician Specialist is responsible for conducting metrology inspections, collecting, analyzing and reporting data to assure parts conformance.   Perform regular supplier parts audits to assure conformance with drawing requirements and collaborate with engineers in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Performs incoming metrology inspection with minimal supervision to assure supplier parts meet the specifications outlined in the engineering drawings.
• Gather, record, analyze measurement data to assure parts conformance to drawings.
• Works directly with operating entities to assure inspections, statistical process control analyses and audits are conducted on a periodic basis. 
• Assures customer and company quality standards are being met for product components.
• Assures the highest quality product is produced during the manufacturing process by performing data review, auditing processes and procedures, investigation/corrective action follow-up, and reviewing measurement & inspection procedures.
• Supports engineers for effective root cause analysis and successful correction action of product parts that are nonconforming.
• Under minimal supervision performs sample audit testing including, but not limited to visual, physical and environmental inspection of raw materials, in-process production and finished goods as needed.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of all inspection and test results, either manually and/or electronically.
• Issues metrology and audit test reports to cross-functional team indicating overall test progress and concerns/issues observed from the metrology work tasks.  
• Works closely with QA, Design and Manufacturing teams to assure subcomponents are inspected, measured and available for final production. 
• Assists in the development and review of work instructions to assure compliance, efficiency and clarity.
• Uses established procedures and confers with QA engineers or dept. Director/Manager on key matters.
• Works with and provides data to QA engineers for supplier quality ratings metrics toward business reviews.
• Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.
• Perform job duties in a manner that maintains compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.   

Essential education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associates degree in a technical field preferred
• Minimum 2-5 years quality focused metrology experience   
• Minimum of 4 years experience in a manufacturing environment     

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work on a team and collaborate with others
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills for cross-functional team interactions  
• Intermediate mathematical skills for measurements and analyses tasks
• Ability to use precision measuring tools, such as gages, micrometers, calipers and semi-automated contact and non-contact vision measurement equipment
• Computer literacy (emails and MS Office tools)
• Understand, interpret and use technical documents and part drawings for metrology purposes and ability to document and issue reports
• Intermediate ability to perform environmental stress tests such as: immersion, humidity, Shock and Temperature cycling  
• Intermediate ability to program vision measurement equipment, capture data, work with database 
• Knows and assists in troubleshoot supplier NCM or process issues 
• Supports with implementing supplier quality assurance methods for manufacturing
• Ability to successfully multi-task in fast paced manufacturing environment 
• Team player able to work effectively with engineers, suppliers and cross-functional teams
• Have good written and verbal communication skills, as well as good organizational skills
• Personal computer skills using Windows OS and MS Office, database applications are required

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.  

Environmental Conditions:

The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to noise and vibration. The noise level in the HQ work environment is usually quiet.

Health and Safety Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to lasers. 

NOTE: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. Individuals assigned to perform tasks defined in this job description that are controlled by the ISO program have the authority, consent and responsibility to carry out those tasks as defined in the program.