Quality Assurance Specialist
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Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYConduct Quality Assurance Audits of QMS, EMS, and production operations assuring company standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved. Consult with management to resolve quality, production, and systemic problems. Function as an information source to various company departments when special and critical issues occur. Review develop production floor inspection documents. This position description/summary reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Plan and confirm that plant audit procedures are properly carried out and all assigned audit schedules are maintained. Prepare audit reports for management review.2. Determine overall product quality by conducting and evaluating various product tests related to manufacturing and packaging in accordance with control plans3. Work with production to resolve major quality problems as required.4. Evaluate and take corrective action when necessary with regard to audit non-conformances.5. Educate and instruct plant personnel in recommended quality control testing and test equipment usage. Confirm these test procedures are being properly performed.6. Provide consultation or expert advice to plant management on better operational procedures that improve overall QMS/EMS system efficiency and effectiveness.7. Provide input to the Quality Assurance Manager for planning long- or short-term business objectives regarding the EMS/QMS system.8. Applying knowledge of TS16949 and ISO 14001 standards, provide input on the interpretation of the requirements to management for implementation of management policies or operating practices that assure continued registration to these standards.9. Analyze cost of poor-quality data and work with process owners to implement corrective action.10. Function as an information source for operators and other SAFA departments when critical quality issues arise.11. Develop inspection documents for the production floor based on part blueprints and specifications.12. Assist other quality function as needed such as MSA studies, data collection, and capability analysis.13. Maintain document control database for internal and external new, revised and deleted documents.14. Develops procedures and policies as related to internal auditing and document control functions.15. Assist in development of special department projects and work in conjunction with Quality Assurance Manager.KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLSAssociate's degree in technical field (Preferred). 2-4 years' experience in internal auditing of systems compliant to TS16949 and ISO 14001 in a production facility. Experience in Quality Control. 8 + years related experience or a combination of education and experience. The ability to read blueprints is a required skill. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions (e.g., working around moving machines in production facilities) and protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes is required. PHYSICAL DEMANDSWork requires some physical strain such as standing and walking in production facility, and lifting of moderately heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs on an intermittent basisAbout UsADVICS has a global network for the development, production, and sales of our products, with facilities in North America, Central America, Asia and Europe. We can supply the very best systems for our customers' needs, anywhere in the world.As an integrated supplier, we develop all components of our brake systems, including the brake pads, and utilize all resources of the ADVICS group to provide the world's best brake systems. By exceeding customer expectations and providing local service, we strive to promote safety on all of the world's roads.The ADVICS name is derived from: