IFA- North America LLC ยท 2 months ago
Quality Technician - Third Shift
Summerville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expIFA- North America LLC is a company focused on quality assurance in the automotive sector. They are seeking a Quality Technician to analyze quality issues, assist in root cause identification, and participate in problem-solving efforts within a cross-functional team.
AutomotiveManufacturingMechanical Engineering
Responsibilities
Prepare quality work instructions and inspection plans as required
Train operators on work instruction for inspections and gages
Lead analyst for all customer warranties and maintains records for the analysis performed
Performs measurement functions to assist engineering in problem solving projects, prototype production, sample production and machine qualifications
Analyze quality costs and other quality data
Perform machine and process capability studies
Coordinate product audits to verify specifications and tolerances
Assist with the development and maintenance of product measurement devices
Assist with Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility with metrology personnel
Assist with maintaining gage software programs, gage masters and challenge parts
Assist with incoming inspection of components
Maintain safety standards for all in the area
Awareness and understanding of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 standards
Available to work all shifts as required, including extended shifts, weekends and overtime
Qualification
Required
Analyzes both internal and external quality issues ranging from prototype builds to warranty analysis
Assists in the identification of root causes related to assembly methods and participates in cross-functional team efforts to solve these problems
Works under the direction from supervision and the quality engineering staff
Prepare quality work instructions and inspection plans as required
Train operators on work instruction for inspections and gages
Lead analyst for all customer warranties and maintains records for the analysis performed
Performs measurement functions to assist engineering in problem solving projects, prototype production, sample production and machine qualifications
Analyze quality costs and other quality data
Perform machine and process capability studies
Coordinate product audits to verify specifications and tolerances
Assist with the development and maintenance of product measurement devices
Assist with Gage Repeatability & Reproducibility with metrology personnel
Assist with maintaining gage software programs, gage masters and challenge parts
Assist with incoming inspection of components
Maintain safety standards for all in the area
Awareness and understanding of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 standards
Available to work all shifts as required, including extended shifts, weekends and overtime
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Technical training in automotive or related fields
Minimum 3-year quality assurance experience within an automotive manufacturing environment
Read and interpret drawings / component print knowledge
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong mechanical skills
Proficient with computer business applications (Microsoft Office Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
Basic understanding of industrial machines and gauges used in measuring single and complete components
Familiar with lean production concepts
Must be able to walk/move about a 500,000 sq ft manufacturing facility
Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area
Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop
Must be able to lift up to 30lbs on a frequent basis
Must be able to lift over 30lbs on an infrequent basis
Must be able to sit at a work station
Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal
Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc
Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences
Ability and willingness to travel domestically/international as required
Preferred
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control
Familiar with drive shaft manufacturing plant operations and equipment
Proficient with computer inventory applications (SAP)
Company
IFA- North America LLC
IFA, North America is the North American headquarters for one of the world's leading suppliers of drive shafts for the automotive industry.
501-1000 employees
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