Quality Assurance Specialist (Direct Hire)
Dayton, OH
Job Requisition: 7291.1
Description for Quality Assurance Specialist:
The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for developing routine instructions, perform product/process problem solving to eliminate root causes and prevent recurrences on nonconformance, and train operators in proper use of measuring and test equipment procedures
Responsibilities for Quality Assurance Specialist:
- Performs daily product inspection and tests at receiving
- In-process and final assembly operations using various measuring tools and equipment
- Reviews nonconforming materials and maintains records of these activities
- Initiate, monitor and participate in corrective action projects
- Perform warranty analysis investigations
- Co-prepares summary reports for customers and company records
- Perform internal quality systems audits as needed
- Responsible to perform and interpret process capability studies, gage repeatability / reproducibility studies, supplier audits and source inspections according to established procedures
- Responsible to evaluate processes in area of responsibility and define Critical to Quality (CTQ) features as related to the production process and historical performance
- Implement shop floor level processes to collect and evaluate CTQ, FPY, RTY data
- Responsible to implement manufacturing quality metrics for shop floor processes
- This position will be responsible for developing product acceptance criteria in assigned areas.
Requirements for Quality Assurance Specialist:
- BS degree in Mechanical or Industrial Technology/ Engineering preferred
- 2+ years of manufacturing quality experience required
- Advance data analysis skills, Minitab experience is a plus
- Experience with CMM and precision measurement tools
- Experience conducting process capability studies
- Previous experience leading projects
- Root-Cause Analysis
- FMEA experience
- GD&T experience
- SPC experience
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics
- Knowledge of one or more manufacturing processes: assembly, HVAC, stamping, welding, brazing and metal fabrication and machining
- Ability to demonstrate professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to identify complex problems and review related info. to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Ability to work with deadlines and in stressful situations
- Knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, and Access/ Sequel Server), QT9
- Applicant should be comfortable working independently and managing, prioritizing and adjusting priorities to support the business
Desired for Quality Assurance Specialist:
- Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility (Gage R&R)
- AutoCAD experience
- Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
- ASQ Quality certifications
*Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
