Quality Auditor

About the job:

This position will monitor material for integrity and quality, per defined specifications.  The ability to measure, using precision instruments, and read complicated drawings.  The work will be in all areas of St. Louis Production Operations.  Audits of products/processes to insure they meet the customer’s requirements will be routine.  Must be capable of reading, writing legibly, handling daily quality problems with little or no supervision, conducting First Article Inspections and participating in the Internal ISO Team Auditor program. There will be training on the CMM and VMM equipment, defect reporting and Quality documentation.  Other duties will be assigned as necessary to meet the quality requirements of St. Louis production.  From time to time travel may be required, as will attending off site classes after regular shift (e.g., certification through ASQ is a condition of keeping this position. Will participate in continuous improvement activities. (See information on next page)

Qualifications:

Must possess the following skills:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the various tasks and responsibilities listed above.
• Must be able to interpret various measuring devices.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have good people skills.
• Should have basic knowledge of computers.
• High level math skills are required.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts for overtime, as needed.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assists Supervisors and Managers with follow-up checks on quality problems.
• Obtain samples from material and evaluate for adherence to company specifications for quality.
• Will perform random audits of stamped parts and lamination.
• Obtain samples from outgoing products to ensure that the products meet quality standards.
• Will perform Epstein testing on raw material for incoming and furnace monitoring.
• Will assist in creation of processes, control plans, and work instructions.
• Will use all types of measuring devices, gauges, micrometers, etc.
• Will be required to learn how to write and modify VMM/CMM programs for product analysis.
• Will be required to learn basic statistical analysis.
• Will be required to learn and execute laboratory procedures such calibration and metallographic analysis.
• Will use access database to monitor and disposition non-conforming material.
• Will be required to rework non-conforming material as necessary.
• Performs all duties and functions necessary to ensure quality parts and laminations to meet customer specifications.
• Will be required to obtain the Lean Six Sigma yellow belt certification provided by ABB.
• Will be required to obtain CQI (Certified Quality Inspector) certification under ASQ guidelines within 2 years of starting the position.

ASQ (American Society for Quality)

ASQ is a global community of experts and the leading authority on quality in all fields, organizations, and industries.  Through ASQ one can obtain various certifications such as; Certified Quality Manager, Certified Quality Engineer and Certified Quality Inspector.

CQI (Certified Quality Inspector)

The Certified Quality Inspector is an inspector who, in support of and under the direction of quality engineers, supervisors, or technicians, can use the proven techniques included in the body of knowledge. Under professional direction, the Quality Inspector evaluates hardware documentation, performs laboratory procedures, inspects products, measures process performance, records data and prepares formal reports.