Cell Leader - Inspection Receiving

 Cell Leader - Inspection Receiving 

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 6081 | JOB GRADE:13  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

 

 

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com!

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Perform visual, dimensional, and functional inspections on incoming goods and products. The Cell/Team Leader position acts as a coach and technical advisor to the work cell/work area team. This role leads the work flow within the assigned cell/location. This position has supervisory responsibilities as it relates to workflow. This role is not responsible for management of personnel.  All personnel issues or concerns are to be communicated to the Production Supervisor or Operations Manager for further handling.

 

Essential Functions

• Supports Quality Engineering for all inspection and data collection activities to support FAI (First Article Inspection), customer source inspections and Rail Services inspection as directed.  
• Reports non-conformances and discusses corrective action with team members.  
• Determines whether product is acceptable or rejected, initiates rejection notices, and maintains accurate written records of the inspections performed, including the results. 
• Recognizes conditions outside their specific areas of inspection which require action and refers the items to the responsible manager. 
• Verify and document all appraisal activities both on paper form as well as utilizing computer software such as Word, Excel, and the SAP system.  
• Accurate and timely completion of customer documentation is necessary.  
• Proper selection and use of precision measuring tools and equipment is required.  
• Assist in audits such as IRIS, ISO, and KPS of the receiving inspection area. 
• Work with warehouse inspection team to insure smooth flow of material through the inspection area. 
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's rules and policies.
• Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.
• Must understand and comply with applicable standards. ( i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO/TS 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and CMMI).
• Maintain and safeguard business records

 

Technical Competencies

• Working knowledge of Geometric Tolerancing
• Blue Print Reading
• Thorough Understanding of Measurement Techniques & Tools
• Ability to read and understand complex instructions
• CMM Measurement/Programming experience 
• Pneumatic / hydraulic/HVAC assembly experience
• This position requires thorough knowledge of inspection techniques, methods and tools to verify a variety of parts.  

In addition to position responsibilities, cell/team leader may:

• Contribute to planning and effective resource allocation in the production or work group. 
• Plan own work steps in cooperation with other team members, providing direction and job assignment to team members that utilizes each to the best of their abilities. 
• Monitor availability of parts, tools and machines needed to complete product in the relevant sequential steps according to the overall assembly or work processes. 
• Contributes to plan, execution, and analysis of the results of test routines and procedures, often in a complex environment.  
• Assists, analyzes, and/or acts in resolving routine manufacturing related problems affecting daily operations.  Promptly report any topics from assigned area which inhibit performance, especially if expectations may not be met, to management.
• Train and mentor personnel as requested or needed. 
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, quality requirements, manufacturing processes and standards for all work performed.  Notify the Production Supervisor or Segment Leader of safety concerns, product deficiencies, or design problems.

 

Core Competencies 

 1. Efficiency (timely completion of tasks)

• Plans,