Quality Team Leader - Casting

Purpose of Position

The function of Quality Team lead is to assist with Co-ordination and leading of activities in the quality lab and running and maintenance of the coordinate measuring machines (CMM) OPTIGO, OPTICELL and other measurement tools and equipment (3D Scanner).

Job Responsibilities

• Support / Perform as Quality techs as needed which includes X-Ray audit process, Tensile testing, Bend testing and Chemistry testing
• Perform Blister tests and help with Sample preps as needed
• Support / Perform as Quality Auditors as needed
• Escalate Quality Deviations to Production Leadership and Quality leadership
• Operate and maintain the coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and other measurement tools and equipment (3D Scanner)
• Maintain annual part layout
• Maintain annual fixture gage reproducibility and repeatability studies
• Monitor applicable CMM Trackers to prioritize and run weekly audits
• Optimize machine uptime by proactively getting fixtures and parts, while machines are kept running through shift
• Ensure machines run 8 hours during shift, no idle process time
• Help maintain test equipment and storage area in a safe, clean and orderly condition
• Follow 5S principle in and around work area
• Prepares and maintains programs and reports from layout inspections
• Program the Opti-Cell/Optigo (white/blue light measuring system) to measure stampings and assemblies of manufactured components
• Setup and measure manufactured components and provide timely feedback on the results
• Export the data to the appropriate location on the network
• Initial set-up of the equipment to take the required views to provide the necessary part verification
• Load the cells with the fixtures and parts prior to operation
• View the output image and notify the appropriate Team Leader or Supervisor if there are any discrepancies they need to be aware of
• Unload the parts and fixture after the operation
• Create quality alerts as needed
• Daily review of 5S and housekeeping in work area
• Promote good housekeeping
• Perform other duties as required

Essential Functions

• Follow and enforce all plant safety rules and policies
• Understand and promote Magna’s philosophies (Magna’s Operational Principles, Corporate Constitution and Employee’s Charter)
• Follow and comply with all operational procedures/policies as stated in the employee Environmental Health and Safety programs (Magna and OSHA Standards)
• Lead the Quality Team on your shift to co-ordinate daily activities and manage work orders

Job Requirements

• Must possess working knowledge and understanding of quality systems, standards, and procedures
• Strong team-focused, interpersonal and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to work extended or flexible hours
• Willingness to work in various locations within and outside the facility
• Pay good attention to detail
• Good human relations, leadership skills, and a maturity of judgment
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• An effective communicator of ideas and concepts

Physical Demands

• Being able to lift up to a weight of 40 pounds
• The ability to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods of time

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS USED

• A computer
• A printer
• A telephone
• A photocopier
• PPE
• A forklift
• An assortment of metrology tools
• An X-Ray
• A Spectrometer
• A Blister oven
• A 3D Scanner

Knowledge

• A High School Diploma or GED required
• An Associate degree (AA) or equivalent from two year college or university
• Three to five years related experience and/or training
• Understanding of customer quality specifications
• A Working knowledge of CMM programming
• A Working knowledge of Microsoft application certification
• A Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control including FARO CAM2 SPC Process Control
• Forklift and crane certification will be an asset

Technical Training

• Understanding of customer quality specifications
• A Working knowledge of CMM programming
• A Working knowledge of Microsoft application certification
• A Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control including FARO CAM2 SPC Process Control
• Forklift and crane certification will be an asset

Other

• Computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Work Experience?

• Quality Tech, CMM, Manufacturing, Quality Auditor, Leadership, Operations, CNC
• 2-5 years of experience

Additional Skills or Abilities

• Quality Training
• TS16949 Internal Auditor experience
• Robot Programming
• CNC

At Magna

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