Quality Technician/Inspector

Quality Technician - CMM Operator / Inspector

Summary

The objective of this job is to perform tasks that fully supports the Quality Department and Engineering Department, while assuring accuracy, high quality standards, delivery and meets customer requirements.  Candidate will report to the Quality Assurance Manager.

Job Duties

Program new parts for First Run and Prototype Inspection on CMM

• Edit & Troubleshoot programs for Production Mode, First piece/Last piece and In-process to make program efficient.
• Analyze and interpret the part print, identify the datum scheme and analyze tolerances and GD & T dimensioning.
• Determine the way the part will be fixtured for CMM inspection and establish the direction of the axis.
• Prepare the solid model (if available) for PC-DMIS and import it into the CMM software.
• Number all characteristics on the drawing for the layout inspection and use the numbering scheme for labeling the features in the CMM program
• Establish the probe and styli that will be used and the angles necessary to inspect the parts, write the program for the CMM
• Call out the dimensions according to the dimensioning scheme and tolerances on the print.
• Analyze the results and communicate the findings to help identify the dimensions that are out of spec or will be a problem holding in the production mode.
• Set-up the collection of SPC in Data Page for all the dimensions that need to be collected data for.
• Help monitor trough measurements the behavior of the die and collect SPC data to identify trends and capabilities for special characteristics.
• Edit the program and improve it for production mode make any additional changes necessary to make first piece /last piece and in process inspection efficient
• Update the measurements and reporting for the part as stated in the control plan.
• Improve the set-up process for the CMM inspection, request fixture aids if needed and document the set-up in the CMM work instruction.
• Generate the In-Process Inspection Form according to the Control Plan and/or set up the Real Time software to collect data for first piece/last piece and in process inspection.
• Report labor time(s) to appropriate Work Order Router (online).

Reverse engineering

• Assist Engineering Department by scanning new and replacement die components.

In process production Inspection

• First piece/last piece inspection and approval
• In process inspection, monitor production and inspect parts. In-process sampling.
• Collect SPC data from production for future analysis in Data Page.
• Final Receiving inspection. Perform Final inspection before shipping and prepare reports for shipping
• Perform dock audits as requested.

General Inspection

• Bench inspections with a variety of inspection tools – Comparator, Indicators, Micrometers, Calipers, Hardness Tester and Plating thickness tester.

Document preparation

• Create and prepare APQP documentation for PPAP’s.
• Create, Inspect and populate Layout Inspection Reports.
• Collect SPC data to create and analyze SPC Reports that supports PPAP’s, Revalidations and continual process improvements.
• Assist in the creation and investigation of Corrective Actions including - Internal Audits, Customer Complaints, Supplier non-conformances and Surveillance Audits.
• prepare or assist in the preparation process for the Control Plan ,Process FMEA , and Process Flow Diagram,  Part Submission Warrant using Powerway software
• Build the Layout Inspection form in Microsoft Excel.
• Measure the dimensions and enter the data in the Layout Inspection report for PPAP submission.
• Collect SPC data for the special characteristics specified by customer or established by ATD for PPAP submission and generate the necessary reports using Data Page.
• Conduct studies per customer or internal request.
• Save the PPAP sample parts and place them on the sample board.

Gage Calibration Management

• Manage all aspects of the calibration system including, monitor due dates, calibration of new and existing gages, coordinate outside calibration services and document control in Powerway
• In Powerway using the Gage Manager module keep track of the calibration status of the measuring instruments and gages in the shop.
• Calibrate and certify new gages or instruments using the CMM or other master gages.
• Monitor the due dates for the gages that need to be recalibrated and schedule the recalibration.
• Recalibrate the gages due for calibration and update the Gage Manager module in Powerway
• File the paper documentation from the calibration.

Customer complains and corrective actions.

• Help in the investigation when customer complains are made. Provide data collected during production run to support ATD position when complains are questionable or unjustified.
• Assist implementing measures established in Corrective Actions to eliminate quality issues.
• Monitor and collect data for problem dimensions for the established period of time and generated reports that prove the efficiency and effectiveness of the Corrective Action implementation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure in-process inspection and evaluation of data is performed for both CMM and floor inspections to the control plans that meet customer requirements.
• Create and maintain CMM programs that meet customer requirements of inspection including the control of Master Samples.
• Assist in the creation of documents, inspection routines and capability studies for PPAP submissions.
• Assist in creating, organizing and the control of APQP documents that verify the part inspection, the process and the control and verification of revision levels including work instructions, procedures and audit preparation.
• Organize and control gage calibration system and records for MSA studies including Gage R&R.
• Assist in the analyzing of trends in data for continuous improvement of parts and their process.
• Assist in the preparation of documents for the review of product feasibility as part of engineering support.
• Employ problem solving techniques for “Team” root cause analysis in process improvements and customer complaints.
• Assist in projects that support continuous improvements in quality and the manufacturing process.
• Support the Quality Assurance Managers eating habits with a daily sandwich.