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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a member of the Trojan Quality Team, this is intended to be an entry level position with responsibilities of: coordinating and implementing effective processes, product, and component control plans. Utilizing basic 6 Sigma tools such as: Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), Process Mapping, Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other basic statistical techniques to analyze, understand, and reduce process variation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned including the following.
- Responsible for development and implementation of product and process quality plans based on sound quality 6 Sigma principals, including control plans, procedures, inspection plans, and other quality documentation.
- Use total quality management (TQM) tools and approaches to other company departments for analytical and reporting processes within respective department.
- Conduct quality audits to ensure continuous control over materials/products/ processes, as well as conformance to business processes affecting quality.
- Drive, lead, and mentor process improvement activities, along with participation on teams.
- Customer Complaint Process; Trend analysis, Monthly Reports, corrective actions
- Develop and conduct required quality training programs to key personnel.
- Implement and follow quality system standards, policies, and procedures.
- Support engineering efforts of analytical laboratory equipment and assist in the development and validation of manufacturing equipment, and processes.
- Work with a Sr. Quality Engineer driving process improvement and developing problem solving plans thru Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma principals
- Development and review of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) plans
- Development and implementation of sampling plans for production, qualification, and validation of products/processes with Sr. Quality Engineering over-sight
- Performs Quality audits to critical components and finished product
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Ability to interpret drawings and first article inspection results
- Highly motivated self-starter
- Must be outgoing in personality with strong relationship skills for customers, colleagues and senior management personnel
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision
- High standard of business and personal ethics
- Must be very comfortable with Microsoft Office Applications; MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Access or equivalent, Minitab and MRP/ERP systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of Associate Degree in technical discipline or a science discipline and/or minimum of 2-5 years related experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Basic 6 Sigma Skills (Greenbelt or willing to be certified within a year)
- General understanding of Lean Principals
- General understanding with Cost of Quality (COQ) principals (Scrap/rework/repair)
- General understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)
- Sampling Schemes (AQL, Special, Skip Lot)
- Battery Technology a plus
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Proficient in English
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- (Preferred) Certified Quality Engineer (ASQCQE) or willing to be certified.
- (Preferred) 6 Sigma Green Belt or willing to be certified within one year
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to lift 25lbs.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
- Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard
- Must be able to drive to different Company locations
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are normal office conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to work in a lead acid battery plant
- Must be able to work outside of normal business hours as needed
- Must be able to travel as needed
- Consistent and regular attendance required
if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Skills Required
- Associate degree in a technical or science discipline
- 2-5 years of related experience as an alternative to the degree requirement
- Basic Six Sigma skills or Green Belt certification within one year
- General understanding of Lean principles
- General understanding of Cost of Quality principles, including scrap, rework, and repair
- General understanding of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001
- Knowledge of sampling schemes, including AQL, special, and skip-lot sampling
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and first article inspection results
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Minitab, and MRP/ERP systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Ability to work in a lead-acid battery plant and outside normal business hours as needed
- Ability to drive to different company locations and travel as needed
- Bachelor's degree
- Battery technology experience
- Bilingual Spanish language skills
- Certified Quality Engineer certification or willingness to obtain certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification or willingness to obtain certification within one year
What We Do
Founded in 1906, C&D is a leading producer of stationary battery, having well-known market awareness, world class automation lines, state-of-art design and process, market proven quality, and premium service system. Founded in 1925, Trojan has grown to be one of the world's leading suppliers of deep cycle batteries with nearly 100 years of experience in the battery industry. In January 2019, C&D acquired Trojan and merged into a single company that will accelerate Trojan's growth through C&D's global reach and strong technology capabilities. Together, C&D and Trojan will create a global leader in energy storage and power supply. With 8 factories and 2 R&D centers around the world, the combined company is able to provide the best service for every customer. The company mainly produces industrial standby batteries and deep cycle batteries, which will meet the different needs of data centers, communications, energy storage and golf carts, aerial work platforms, electric vehicles, floor washers and other applications.
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