What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Testing Laboratory Engineer position at HEARTLAND AUTOMOTIVE LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : SUMMARY :
The QA Testing Laboratory Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of products by conducting thorough testing and analysis in a laboratory setting. This role involves developing and executing test plans, collecting and analyzing data, troubleshooting ideas, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and company requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned) :
- Perform and supervise monitoring and product validation testing for prototype and mass-production products, including airbag deployment, check fixture dimensional verification, environmental testing, and airbag lid thickness testing.
- Ensure the development and implementation of effective Work Instructions for laboratory work tasks.
- Clearly communicate any failed test results to the Manager, Team Leader and Process Tech of the appropriate areas for problem resolution, with escalation of serious issues to Upper Management.
- Maintain a Quarterly Testing Schedule to ensure fulfillment of customer testing requirements.
- Maintain a budget for the testing department, with attention to needed supplies and repairs.
- Coordinate with production management to ensure availability of test parts as needed.
- Assist New Model QEs in performing part measurements on Check Fixtures, if needed.
- Assist in color and grain evaluations of parts, if needed.
- Participate in (and lead) 5s and continuous improvement activities of various types, as opportunities arise.
- This position has the responsibility and authority to stop production or shipment in the event of nonconformity.
Health and Safety Conditions :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUMMARY
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
Lift
0-10 lbs.
Climbing
11-20 lbs.
Crawling
21-50 lbs.
Reaching
51-100 lbs.
Handling / Grasp
100 lbs.
Fingering / Feel
Balancing
Carry
Standing
0-10 lbs.
Walking
11-20 lbs.
Sitting
21-50 lbs.
Driving
51-100 lbs.
Bending / stooping
100 lbs.
Push / Pull
Kneel
Overhead
Crouching
0-10 lbs.
Twist / cervical
11-20 lbs.
Twist / torso
21-50 lbs.
Overhead work
51-100 lbs.
Vibratory tools
100 lbs.
Impact hand tools
KEY : N= NEVER O=OCCASSIONAL 1-33% OF SHIFT
F=FREQUENT 34-66% OF SHIFT C=CONSTANT 67-100% OF SHIFT
SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS
q Sedentary 10 pounds occasionally
X Light 20 pounds occasionally; frequently up to 10 pounds
q Medium 21-50 pounds occasionally; frequently 10-25 pounds
q Heavy 51-100 pounds occasionally; frequently 25-50 pounds
q Very Heavy 100 pounds occasionally; frequently 50 pounds
Department Manager : __________________
Plant Manager : _______________________
HR Representative : ____________________
Requirements : Qualifications :
