Job Description
Establish and implement process control plans to include capability studies, gage repeatability and reproducibility studies. Provide quality-related documents to the manufacturing floor, including control plans, control cards, visual aids, and work instructions. Monitor production floor processes for conformance to control plans and customer requirements, including fit, function, reliability, durability, and appearance criteria. Participate in Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP). Prepare and submit Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages ensuring all elements are met per customer requirements. Develop and implement SPC activities, including originating objectives, goals, and timetables, and implementing new techniques as they become available. Pull scorecards from customer portals for all customers and understand customer policies. Perform capability studies on new jobs and in other situations where they are needed. Participate in and perform Layered Process Audits (LPA). Comply with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards. Utilize the concepts of continuous improvement, including Lean. May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.
ResponsibilitiesEstablish and implement process control plans, including capability studies and gage repeatability and reproducibility studies.Provide quality-related documents to the manufacturing floor, including control plans, control cards, visual aids, and work instructions.Monitor production floor processes for conformance to control plans and customer requirements.Participate in Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP).Prepare and submit Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages.Develop and implement SPC activities, including setting objectives, goals, and timetables.Pull scorecards from customer portals and understand customer policies.Perform capability studies on new jobs and other necessary situations.Participate in and perform Layered Process Audits (LPA).Comply with policies and procedures for facility or divisional standards.Utilize continuous improvement concepts, including Lean methodologies.Essential SkillsLean manufacturingAPQPPPAPAutomotive manufacturingRoot cause analysisQuality systemQuality engineeringAutomotive qualityStatistical process controlQuality managementAdditional Skills & QualificationsFour-year college or university degree in Business, Quality, Engineering, or related field preferred.3+ years of experience in a quality-related role, preferably in the automotive industry.Ability to solve complex problems and exercise judgment based on multiple sources of information.Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.Experience in manufacturing, quality, process/tooling, and shop floor supervision.Proficiency in Microsoft Office.Work Environment
Automotive part manufacturer including molded and extruded rubber products. The plant can be hot, humid (due to steam autoclaves), but comfortable in most areas. This is a first-shift position reporting to the Quality Manager. Occasional domestic travel may be required, potentially once a year to a sister plant.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in MOUNT STERLING,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025.
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