What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Engineer position at UTEC - Universal Tool Equipment + Controls?
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the precision, quality, and timely delivery of tooling solutions that meet stringent OEM standards, including those of Ford Motor Co. and other key automotive manufacturers.
- Oversight of tool qualification processes, management of inspections using advanced equipment like laser trackers, and leadership of teams to deliver exceptional results in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- A blend of technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills is required to support our mission of advancing automation and tooling integration for the automotive industry.
- Review and interpret Step (STP) files to assess tooling designs and ensure compliance with customer specifications.
- Operate laser trackers and other inspection devices to qualify tools and generate detailed inspection reports.
- Identify and correct tooling issues to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
- Evaluate project schedules, plan workloads for self and team, and ensure timely execution of tasks.
- Train team members on inspection techniques, equipment operation, and quality standards.
- Manage ISO certification requirements, ensuring compliance during audits and maintaining documentation.
- Coordinate annual equipment recertifications, aligning schedules with workloads to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize tooling designs and integration processes.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for tooling or process discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, certifications, and project progress for customer deliverables and internal tracking.
