1st Shift Quality Technician

Responsibilities

• Support quality issues raised by shift production lines to implement real-time Interim Containment Actions and mitigate production continuity disruptions
• Train on quality alerts to ensure conforming product is used as needed
• Audit/coach on interim containment and corrective actions implemented
• Conduct corrective action trials/pilots with production team members
• Conduct process and/or production audits for compliance lead corrective action initiatives as necessary
• Develop or report on production process performance metrics
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on operation audit data and plant non-conforming product metrics
• Lead problem solving methodology (e.g. 8D, A3, etc.) with cross functional teams to identify, address and implement corrective actions using appropriate problem solving tools
• Support adherence and deployment of production processes as necessary to drive process standardization and alignment with IATF16949 and customer requirements
• Support product qualification activity for new product launches and change management initiatives
• Lead initiatives to review PFMEA and Control Plans for accuracy and compliance
• Promote a quality culture through periodic quality tool training sessions with shop floor business partners
• Coordinate supplier part manufacturing trials as necessary
• Maintain the MRR (material rejection report) log
• Communicate with suppliers to address concerns and improve ATC-Supplier relationships
• Facilitate and coordinate return and shipment of non-conforming material to suppliers
• Support the suspect material assessment activities (MRB process)
• Communicate, evaluate, and approve supplier PPAP requirements
• Monitor key supplier performance metrics and provide reports as appropriate
• Support quality or engineering hold activities to ensure suspect parts are physically identified and contained
• Work with Purchasing partners to support product continuity issues, evaluate alternative part qualification requirements, and/or escalate supplier containment or corrective action roadblocks

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a manufacturing, design, quality, or related field; or 2 or more years related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read and understand component and/or assembly drawings
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel
• Ability to understand and follow standard work or technical instructions

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Technician
• Has a detailed knowledge of Industry standard problem solving and lean tools