Total Quality Senior Specialist jobs in Watertown, SD

Description

Job description

SUMMARY: Measure and analyze using QA equipment primarily using Hexagon Arm. Assist customers internally and externally in meeting quality requirements. This involves quality improvements related to customer returns, scrap and yield. This person will be involved in driving issues to root cause, gathering data for analysis, updating documentation, and inspecting product defects. This person will also be responsible for all aspects related to quality testing and inspecting.

Primary Duties:

• Operating Hexagon measuring arm 3D scan/ probe measurements
• QA reporting – Product Quality & Process capabilities.
• Problem Solving/Root cause analysis of field failures and providing results to Design Engineering and or QA Manager or other      interested parties.
• Layered Process Audits and provide the feedback to continuous improvement.
• RGA assistance as needed -Testing analysis, repair and communicating to Sales on Customer issues.
• Incoming inspection of parts to work close with SQE & Engineers.
• Perform First Article Inspection Reports for component parts and assemblies.
• Interact and assist Supply Management and Integration with PPAP’s (Production Part Approval Process)
• Troubleshoot and root cause analysis of quality issues related to new and existing products.
• Operate Hexagon Romer Arm to inspect various parts.
• Perform process capability and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) studies as required.
• Work with Engineers and Operations on quality issues.
• Ensures quality level of all incoming parts and materials.
• Participate in Continuous improvement teams as necessary
• Inspect parts from various departments either on or off the production lines for various aspects of product specifications.
• Conduct product and process audits to determine conformance to requirements and maintain all audit records.
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling the Values, Principles and Beliefs.

Requirements

 QUALIFICATIONS: 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.Education and/or Experience:Expected:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience using various measuring and test equipment (micrometer, caliper, dial indicators, etc.)
• Able to read/interpret blueprints and understand customer and engineering specifications.
• Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure.

Preferred:

• Associated degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school.
• Experience with Romer Arm or CMM inspection equipment
• Experience using Poly Works inspector software
• Experience using CAD software (Solidworks)
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensions and Tolerancing)
• Ability to use precision hand measuring equipment

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to communicate well with our vendors, internal suppliers and interpret invoices.
• Ability to read and analyze technical procedures, control plans and government regulations.
• Must be able to communicate effectively over a telephone, via email or in person.

Other Skills:

• Basic Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusion.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Troubleshooting/Problem Solving abilities related to various plating techniques.
• Working knowledge of standard inspection techniques.
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 Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred)