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Astro Manufacturing & Design Quality Assurance Supervisor in Eastlake, Ohio
Job Summary:
Primary responsibilities include the implementation of total quality management throughout the organization as well as assisting all phases of the company's daily quality functions to meet established goals.
Job Duties:
- Adhere to total quality management principles within a precision machine shop.
- Implement and maintain the quality system in accordance with ISO 13485 and ISO 9001:2015. Examples include:
- Working with interdepartmental groups i.e., Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, Purchasing, and Customer Service.
- Knowledge of APQP as it relates to manufacturing and process improvement.
- Create inspection plans and establish inspection protocols not limited to inspection method, frequency, AQL guidelines, etc.
- Create and/or implement Work Instructions, Procedures, Forms & Logs.
- Address/investigate any customer complaints and/or rejects as it relates to CAPA's and provide feedback to the Quality Manager and/or leadership team.
- Monitor and maintain workflow within the inspection department. This includes assisting inspectors on resolving inspection issues and/or verifying inspection results.
- Work with Quality Manager to continually improve inspection processes and procedures.
- Initiate and conduct training efforts within the inspection department as it relates to inspection best practices (hard gauging, IP sheets, documentation, etc.)
- Responsible for employee training as it relates to FARO arm, CMM's, and other programming software's.
- Attend production meetings as a representative of the quality/inspection department.
- Attend and participate in MRB meetings as a representative of the quality/inspection department.
- Report on the performance of the quality system to the Quality Manager for the purpose of review and a basis for improvement of the quality system.
- Set a personal example for all employees by demonstrating positive work habits, communication, and collaboration efforts.
- Proactively engage with employees and promote quality standards through awareness, communication, and training to drive quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
Proficiency in blueprint reading and GD&T.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions.
Ability to multitask without loss of efficiency or accuracy, including the ability to perform multiple duties from multiple sources.
Strong time management skills
Ability to work and sustain attention with distractions and/or interruptions.
Ability to work as an integral part of a team.
Ability to interact appropriately with a variety of individuals including customers/clients.
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment for at least one of the following; ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 13485 and NADCAP standards, as well as the ability to learn the others.
Must be proficient in Excel and possess strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.
Attention to detail and appreciation of deadlines is essential.
This position requires the ability to meet deadlines, so a flexible schedule is required. The ability to handle multiple tasks and to prioritize their importance is required. It is also necessary for this person to be able to schedule and lead meetings with a broad range of people.
Experienced with CMM inspection equipment/processes.
Experienced with CMM software (PC-DMIS).
Experienced with inspection tools/hard gauging tools (micrometers, calipers, height stand, gauge blocks, bore gauges, sine plate, optical comparator, profilometer, etc.
ASQ Certification or interest/desire in obtaining certification.
Interest/desire to continue developing skill set through c