Calibration Specialist

Job Summary

About the role

This position oversees the measuring and test equipment (MTE) control system at Indiana Automotive Fasteners (IAF).

Responsibilities

• Reviews international, national, industry, and customer standards for new or revised MTE requirements.
• Affirms whether IAF’s existing documented practices are in conformance.
• If not, adds or revises the latter accordingly.
• Prepares and issues new or revised procedures or work instructions relating to measuring and testing equipment control.
• Conducts Gage R & R studies and determines the measurement uncertainty of laboratory testing equipment.
• Acts as the resident expert and guide for ABS QE and A2LA registrar auditors for MTE Control during third-party audits and for customer representatives during second-party audits.
• Maintains and adjusts as appropriate the calibration schedule for MTE to assure IATF 16949 and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance.
• Determines/investigates the credentials of current and potential sub-contractors and maintains and updates the approved sub-contractor and supplier list to satisfy IATF 16949 and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements.
• Coordinates sourcing, pricing, and scheduling of outside sub-contractors to perform calibration/certification services for measuring and test equipment as required by IATF 16949 and ISO/IEC 17025.
• Administers the calibration and verification of the process furnaces and measuring and test equipment and directs/performs the periodic temperature distribution studies of all production furnaces and ovens.
• Is responsible for the stability and robustness of Optical Emission Spectrometer testing using control charts.
• Purchases new measuring equipment either from A.S.J. or domestic suppliers, assuring that ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 and ISO/IEC 17025 P.O. requirements are met, that cost effectiveness is considered, and that needed delivery requirements are assured/specified.
• Examines/inspects measuring and testing equipment upon receipt to assure conformance to the requirements specified on the purchase order.
• Maintains the measuring and testing equipment inventories, including standards, spare parts, etc.
• Performs, records, and reports periodic “Measuring Equipment Control Audits” to ensure that measuring equipment is maintained at its assigned machine(s) or process.
• Routinely repair/maintain measuring equipment on the production floor and in the lab, including preventive maintenance.
• Maintain all records, both hard copy and electronic (Gagetrak software) for all measuring and test equipment.

Qualifications

• A college degree (BS) in a math, science, or engineering-related field, or 3 to 5 years of experience working with Measurement & Testing Equipment (MTE).
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQT, or CQE are preferred.
• In-depth knowledge and experience with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO/IEC 17025 standards related to MTE.
• Ability to work independently with discretion.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in interpreting documents and writing procedures.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts, such as algebra and geometry, for measurement-related calculations.
• Strong reasoning skills to troubleshoot and solve problems.

Skills

• Ability to work independently with discretion.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in interpreting documents and writing procedures.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts, such as algebra and geometry, for measurement-related calculations.
• Strong reasoning skills to troubleshoot and solve problems.

Work Environment

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and moving mechanical parts.
• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions and moderate noise levels.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, or the public.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations and work with fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions in various formats, including written, oral, or diagram based.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift 25lbs to 100 pounds (occasionally).
• Frequent hand use, including fine manipulation, and ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Specific vision abilities required: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Code of Conduct

At Indiana Automotive Fasteners, we foster a team-driven environment. Our mission is to ensure safety through quality, and we exemplify integrity, professionalism, and respect in all our interactions. We uphold the values of: Trustworthiness: We do the right things, right every time. Engagement: We persistently pursue excellence. Accountability: Our actions matter, and we take responsibility for every product and process. Motivation: Our passion drives our success. Welcoming: We create an inclusive, friendly environment. Open-mindedness: We embrace curiosity and innovation. Respect: Every team member deserves respect. Knowledge-seeking: We continuously learn and grow.