What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Administrator position at MassHire Lowell Career Center?
Working as part of the Quality Assurance team, the Quality Administrator will play a key role to ensure that cable and harness assemblies meet AS standards, industry regulations, customer specifications, IPC-, J-STD and Cristek Best Practices. This role will report to the Quality Assurance Specialist and provide assistance with quality control documentation, compliance records, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ability to perform effectively in a manufacturing environment while meeting delivery schedules and customer requirements is critical to this position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
Read and comprehend, in English, the customer Drawings, Parts List, Wire List, Processes, Specifications, and assembly Routers for step-by-step instructions on how the cable assembly was built, in order to prepare for FAIRs.
First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) :
o Maintain the FAI dashboard in SAP for the Billerica site reviewing daily to plan upcoming orders requiring FAI (internal or external).
o Each assembly shall have a separate FAI # in Net-Inspect and reference the Cristek FAI #.
o Ensure there isn't an existing FAI on file before beginning a new one.
o Prep all required FAIs using Discus software to balloon the customer drawing.
o Fill in Forms 1, 2, and 3 of ASC (either in Net-Inspect or Excel) using customer drawing and parts list.
o Once the cable and harness assembly has gone through Quality for final inspection, collect all required documentation to begin completing the compliance portion of the FAI.
o Enter all referenced items (lot #s, Router Op #s, specification and process revs, etc.) into Forms 1, 2, and 3.
o If in Excel, print all Supplier CofCs and number each page to correspond with the FN on the customer's Parts List. If in Net-Inspect, attach electronic copy of Supplier CofC to the Document tab.
o Attach customer drawing, parts list, purchase order and supporting specifications and documents into the document tab in Net-Inspect. If using Excel, print all associated documents listed above.
o Sign FAI and submit to Quality Assurance Specialist for review and submission to customer.
o Once FAI has been approved by customer, save FAI in Net-Inspect to a PDF file and save to S : drive or Teams folder.
o Write Net-Inspect # (or Excel #) on Work Order package and once approved, bring kit to Shipping.
o Copying, filing, scanning and document storage of FAIs must be up-to-date at all times.
o Collaboration with Receiving, Inspection and Stockroom personnel with regard to issues with lot traceability is required.
o Collaboration with Production, Sales and Engineering on customer documentation is required.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 2 years experience in cable and wire harness inspection, manufacturing, or quality assurance.
Knowledge of ASC requirements a plus.
Experience with MS Office suite required.
Experience with an ERP systems (SAP Business One) preferred but not required.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent (technical certifications in quality control or IPC standards are a plus).
J-STD Certification is required
IPC / WHMA-A- Certification is required
REQUIRED SKILLS / WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking / understanding English.
Must be able to pass Visual Acuity requirements (color, depth perception and field of vision).
Strong understanding of IPC / WHMA-A- and J-STD standards for wire harness assembly.
Must possess sufficient hand and upper body strength and gross motor skill
9 / 80 work schedule
Salary : $20 - $22
