Description

Quality Lead (Quincy, IL)

About United Alloy:

United Alloy (UA) is the leading brand when to comes to metal fabrication and powder coating. UA produces the highest quality leak-proof metal fuel tanks, reservoirs, skids, frames, chassis, trailers, heavy metal fabrications, and complex weldments. At UA, our culture produces actively engaged people with sustainable results: safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Each employee acts with a sense of ownership, takes initiative to problem solve, and is committed to the company’s mission, their team, and themselves.

In addition to our ISO 9001 certification, UA has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business. While we’re proud of these distinctions, one credentials stand above all others: our extensive list of long-term satisfied Fortune 500 OEM customers.

Job Summary:

Under the leadership of the Quality Supervisor, the primary role of the Quality Lead is the development and mentorship of the Quality Assurance team. Develop and administer internal and external regulations, protocols, and policies. Ensure products flow the process start to finish while confirming all parts processed at each stage of operations adhere to Engineering/Quality expectations. Ensures manufactured product meets or exceeds customer expectations. The candidate must be considered actively engaged and embrace United Alloy’s Character and Culture vision.

Shift:Mid Shift – 7:00am – 5:00pm; Monday - Thursday. Mandatory overtime on Fridays when needed, voluntary overtime on Saturday when needed.

Reports To: Quality Manager

Benefits: In addition to excellent starting wages, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as numerous perks.

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Responsible Time Off (RTO) and Personal Days
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Retention and Commitment Bonus
• Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave and FMLA
• Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Lead, mentor team members and understand all roles in the Quality department – Auditors, Quality Tech’s, Calibration Tech’s and Final Inspector Roles.
• Ability to create/modify new or existing forms, instructions, and procedures as needed.
• Ensure required checks are being completed to the customer and/or UA requirements.
• Participate in cost control/process improvement teams as Quality Subject Matter Expert.
• Identify and disposition non-conforming product.
• Assist in gage calibration, quality inventory, and tooling as needed.
• Verify proper record retention.
• Assists in the plant wide communication of quality alerts/concerns.
• Assists with quality meetings/huddles.
• Has the authority to stop production when nonconforming product is detected.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, associate’s degree or higher preferred.
• 20/20 vision in at least one eye and must not be color blind required.

(Magnifying lenses (readers, cheaters, etc..) are allowed if the employee normally uses them to read)

• 5 years of experience in a related Quality Function.
• Former lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Functional experience and use of measurement equipment (Tape measure, Caliper, Protractor, etc.)
• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs)
• The individual must have a solid understanding of metal fabrication concepts and processes.
• The individual must possess a keen sense of attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, 2D, and 3D modeling.
• Experience with Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, etc..).

12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.

NOTE: Given the nature/size of our product and customer requirements, we require a stringent hiring process to ensure the highest quality product. Qualified candidates must successfully complete: Basic Skills/Measurement Test | Blueprint Reading Test | Pre-Employment Physical & Drug Screen

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.

Work Environment: Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.