Responsible for continuous improvement of the site’s quality management system. Works cooperatively with other departments (Value Stream, Engineering, Inside Sales, Supply Chain) to ensure that non-conformances are investigated to their true root cause, and corrective action has been implemented and proven effective at eliminating the source of the non-conformance. Designs, installs and evaluates quality assurance processes, procedures, and statistical techniques. Leads quality improvement initiatives as per IATF 16949-2016 to achieve set sigma level for the value stream.
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Principle Duties (includes, but is not limited to):
Supports the Value Streams and their supporting departments in the investigation and resolution of product defects, audit findings, and other types of nonconformances. Support functions include:
Providing support during daily KPI board meetings
Leading the Material Review Board in evaluation and disposition of defects.
Driving the completion of ‘5-Why’ investigations in response to nonconformances.
Evaluating and providing feedback on proposed root cause and corrective actions.
Evaluating the effectiveness of corrective/preventive action implementation, to ensure no repeat occurrences.
Maintains assigned elements of the site’s Quality Management System, including:
Internal / external / 3rd party audits
Low-Cost Country vendor inspection program
Corrective Action / Preventive Action program
Site Training Matrix
Customer inspection activities
Standard quality policies and procedures
Promotes and supports the implementation of Process Control activities as per IATF 16949 2016 within the manufacturing environment, including:
Process flow mapping
Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis
Control plans creation / update
Process capability studies
Gage R&R studies
Statistical Process Control
Actively participates in Crane Business System activities Kaizen and JDI events, including project team involvement, problem solving, and recommending solutions to enhance and improve the quality of departmental and/or company-wide business activities
Performs other work as assigned.
Essential Qualifications / Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technologies, industrial engineering, or chemical engineering, with prior relevant internship/co-op experience preferred.
Must demonstrate exceptional computer skills in Microsoft Office and other programs as required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read / interpret engineering drawings and purchase orders
Ability to perform primary responsibilities with minimal direction from Management.
Carries out responsibilities with positive attitude and strong work ethic.
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This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technologies, industrial engineering, or chemical engineering
- Prior relevant internship or co-op experience
- Exceptional computer skills in Microsoft Office and other required programs
- Knowledge and application of IATF 16949-2016 quality system requirements
- Experience with Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), control plans, SPC, process capability studies, and Gage R&R
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and purchase orders
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal direction and strong work ethic
What We Do
Crane employees share a proud 150-year-plus history of doing business the right way—treating people fairly, dealing honestly and ethically with customers, suppliers, and shareholders, and working hard to meet or exceed the expectations of customers. They also share a fascinating history of innovation dating from the early years of the Industrial Revolution to the current era of technology-driven product development and improvement. Crane is committed to the highest standards of business conduct. We strive to create value for all our stakeholders with a highly disciplined approach to materially strengthening our businesses through successful implementation of the Crane Business System, through strategic linkages among our businesses, and through utilization of strong free cash flow for strategic acquisitions.
