Quality Control Specialist
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A national manufacturing client is seeking a military veteran to be a Quality Control Specialist.General summary:In this role, you will plan, develop, implement quality systems to ensure plant parts meet or exceed customer expectations. The candidate is responsible for investigating, analyzing, containing, and correcting quality problems related to the final products. This position may also perform audits and implement new strategies to improve the condition of plant quality.Essential job functions:- Serve as liaison between plant and its customers, and suppliers providing quality related technical assistance in the investigation, containment, and resolution of quality problems- Coordinate each phase of the quality control and assurance activities of new and existing projects to ensure the product quality, schedules, and time frames meet customer requirements- Collect information and research data related to quality standard requirements to comply with customer requirements- Analyze and provide input regarding quality of raw materials, purchased parts, and other items required to manufacture automotive interiors parts and components - Review material lists of conformances to company standard practices regarding the parts and materials used- Analyze processes for improvements, failure modes, stability, and capability- Coordinate process change requests and engineering change instruction (ECI) implementation related to quality assurance activities including preparing supporting documentation, change point tracking, communications, sample part reviews, and scheduling trial parts- Ensure that any new inspection equipment for the product/process is approved and maintained in the calibration system- Work with the manufacturing department to initiate effective containment, investigation, and countermeasure activities to prevent further outflow in-house and to customer- Conduct quality audits including performing vehicle (end use applications) evaluations, problem analysis, and providing design/redesign input- Manage and maintain quality assurance documents including quality assurance plans, tool progress reports, evaluation plans, inspection standards, supplier and customer quality standards, the supplier quality assurance manual (SQAM), quality assurance standards (QAS), process flow, process failure mode effects analysis (PFMEA), manufacturing quality chart/control plan (MQC/CP), initial sample inspection report (ISIR), and so on- Support and assist with planning, development, and implementation of quality systems and activities with suppliers to ensure supplier parts meet or exceed plant and customer expectations - Oversee and support service part quality issues and warranty claims as necessary- Assist in developing the quality management system (for example, TS 16949) based procedures and instructionsInitiate, prepare, and present plans for quality improvements and train required team members- Complete miscellaneous reporting, administrative, and other quality related functions for the quality control department as required including QC Circle participation, key performance indicator (KPI) reporting, quality dojo creation/training, and launch document preparation, and so onBase, plus an annual bonus, profit sharing, relocation assistance, Top 5% benefits package (95% of premiums are paid by the employer)