What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Specialist position at Ameristar Manufacturing?
Position Summary:
• Review and evaluate prints for measurability and inspection needs.
• Assist Quality Manager to achieve quality dept goals.
• Understand and work within the guidelines of the current QMS.
• Program and optimize part checks with appropriate equipment.
• Create and maintain production control plans.
• Complete FAIR and PPAP documents.
• Assist the Quality Manager in NC, RMA, and CA
• Assist production staff with completing control plans.
• Maintain gage calibration with ISO standards.
• Complete CPK and other SPC related requests.
• Inspect and approve incoming product/material from outside services.
• Measuring a variety of parts with varying tolerances and requirements.
• Complete quality projects as assigned/needed.
• Assist with daily quality activities as needed.
Essential Functions:
• Work with Production to successfully reduce internal and external rejections.
• Program, optimize and troubleshoot measurement programs.
• Maintain quality documents for all company and customer standards.
• Update QMS documents and processes as needed/assigned.
• Utilize measuring equipment to ensure product passes all quality standards.
• Build effective working relationships with production staff.
• Train others in software and inspection as needed.
• Provide relevant reports and information for any CA.
• Reviews and evaluate quality functions for efficiency.
• Provides continuous updates to Quality Manager as required
• Maintain QMS for future adaptability.
Education/Experience:
• Thorough knowledge of methodologies of quality assurance and standards. Three to Five years of prior experience in a quality related role. College Degree or equivalent work experience/certification. Quality Inspection Experience is preferred, with a focus in the metal fabricating industry. Certifications and or Experience in Quality Standards. Measurement system programming is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, management, co-workers, and outside engineers. Proficient in following areas
o GD&T and applied dimensional metrology.
o Calibration Systems (Standards, Capability, Uncertainty)
o Microsoft Office Excel
o CAD Models (2D/3D)
o CMM (Brown and Sharpe) PC Dmis
o Vision System (Micro-vu) In-spec
o FARO arm CAM2
o ISO/NIST Standards
Physical Demands:
• Physical activities may include walking around the plant and upstairs to the office.
Work Environment:
• Primarily working from office environment. Occasional exposure to moderately loud equipment. Eye protection is required while operating equipment and while in the plant area. Proper protective footwear highly recommended throughout the plant.
Salary : $65
