Tiara Yachts · 18 hours ago
Process Engineering and Quality Technician
Holland, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expTiara Yachts is a manufacturer focused on creating high-quality marine products. The Process Engineering and Quality Technician is responsible for process and quality support in manufacturing, ensuring that parts meet customer expectations through inspections, audits, and managing product changes.
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Responsibilities
Provide immediate response and resolution to issues occurring on the line, include additional assistance from engineering, manufacturing engineering, launch, and suppliers etc.… as required to solve problems and keep the line moving
Manage and execute product changes, whether MY Changes, specials, or product fixes and improvements by analyzing the impact, planning and communicating the details and timing and ensuring the updates to documentation and tools required are available, facilitating any necessary training, and finally coordinating the execution in a way that minimizes disruption and ensures that product requirements are met. Responsible for implementing all product and process changes in your area
Use the Engineering Change Process and RAIL in Syteline to document and gain proper approvals and communication of changes required. Use the Deviation process for trials or short term changes
Perform in-process inspections and signoffs, where required, in a timely manner to ensure critical requirements are met
When significant quality defects occur, use the NCR process to document and manage the complete resolution required, including developing and supporting execution of ERGs
Review all relevant quality data collected and take action to reduce defects and variability
Conduct product and process audits to ensure product requirements are being met, CTQ measurements are made and documented and designated processes and WI are being followed
Participate with designers, engineers, manufacturing engineering, customer relations and suppliers to ensure the product can be cost effectively manufactured with capable processes
Support and train manufacturing teams during the launch of new product as it is introduced into production
Work with manufacturing teams on continuous improvement projects focused on process optimization to reduce cycle time, waste, labor and improve quality. Use appropriate tools such as SWCT, PFMEAs, GANT Charts…
Conduct trials and recommend material and product changes for consideration by Engineering to drive further improvements
Perform regular process audits, and review of quality data and take appropriate action based on findings
Support manufacturing teams in training, conducting, and hosting their A3 Problem Solving/Kaizen events to help drive a better culture of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Other duties and tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Ability and experience in effectively leading change in a positive manner
Strong interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal. Must be able to understand and communicate technical details clearly so they can be understood by everyone
Strong analysis and problem solving skills
Detail oriented and precise, but with a 'get it done' attitude
Strong computer skills, working knowledge of Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint and Syteline is critical
5 plus years working in or supporting a manufacturing operation
Pass a background check, drug test and physical
Ability to work overtime as requested
Promote a safe and clean work environment
Willingness to work on a team or individually
Able to follow manufacturing instruction and understand processes
Must practice PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) policies as mandated per area. (Use safety glasses/goggles, hearing protection, etc.)
Must follow company safety guidelines
Must be fluent in the English language
Preferred
Broad understanding of boatbuilding would be helpful, but not required
Familiarity with a wide range of boat building materials, processes and equipment
Knowledge of Solidworks, Rhino, AutoCAD or Microsoft Project would be beneficial
An Associate's Degree or Technical Certifications in relevant disciplines would be a plus
Company
Tiara Yachts
Tiara Yachts enjoy boaters who aspire to own - those that see themselves as unique, discriminating and uncompromising.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Thomas Slikkers
CEO / President
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