Perform functions to ensure quality documentation and procedures are prepared and adhered to and to manage the Quality Control Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Model the right behavior in terms of initiative, compliance, moral character (honor, integrity, and courage) and work ethic to create teamwork and mutual respect amongst employees.
2. Build team spirit, pride, and camaraderie within team.
3. Promote safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous quality improvement in accordance with company policies.
4. Complies with all the policies and procedures set forth in the Company Handbook.
5. Utilize performance-based management tools to improve the standard of performance and development of the team members.
6. Champion ISO, Lean and Six Sigma, demonstrating knowledge and commitment to the process. Uphold and sustain 5S projects. Assume responsibility to assure company compliance, represent company in audits.
7. Partner with management to create and cultivate a quality culture to “Build In Quality” empowering each team member to be responsible for the quality of their work.
8. Act as a senior gatekeeper for customer quality & risk. The primary point of contact for escalation and communication of all quality issues. Submit, review, and approve product test reports, PPAP’s, APQP’s, etc. (as required) to satisfy customer requirements.
9. Assist in reviewing new product drawings, participate in development of new products, manufacturing processes and quality system improvements.
10. Create furnace recipes and assume responsibilities for performing metallurgical review. Review and approve heat treat test reports prior to shipping finished product.
11. Plan and carry out experimentation as needed to improve heat treat and quality processes or techniques.
12. Advise management and supervisors on metallurgical and heat treatment process procedures, problems, cycles, tests, and specifications.
13. Conduct metallurgical investigations to determine cause of material failure/non-conformance and prepare report on results.
14. Manage cost of testing supplies, equipment, calibrations, and repairs as needed to maintain Test Center and Quality Control departments and equipment.
15. Ensure inspectors are trained in all aspects of their roles, including health and safety and quality control instructions in order to maintain a cross functional, multi skilled workforce.
16. Inspect product for conformance to specifications, instructions and/or prints according to prescribed sampling plans. Identify non-conforming products and notify appropriate supervisor.
17. Investigate quality problems as they occur during the manufacturing process and recommend appropriate corrective action.
18. Performs other duties and responsibilities as apparent and/or assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Material Science.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of ISO, 6 Sigma and Lean.
• Ability to plan and lead detailed projects.
• Strong GD&T and drawing interpretation skills.
• Ability to apply SPC techniques and procedures as required.
• Self-directed, able to work independently as needed.
• Detail oriented.
• Working knowledge of the metal heat treatment process.
• Good people skills in terms of listening and grasping in-depth understanding of production needs.