Quality System & QC Laboratory Specialist

Description

Job Title:  Quality System & QC Laboratory Specialist  

Department: Quality

Reports  To: Quality Manager 

Direct Reports: None

Status:   Exempt 

Job Summary:

The Quality System & QC Laboratory Specialist is responsible for implementing, maintaining, overseeing, controlling, and keeping up to date all records and documented processes of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure company certification, and compliance with ISO9001 and IATF16949 standards. This position is also responsible for overseeing the Quality Control (QC) Laboratory in regard to calibration, dimensional scanning, and dimensional compliance of products. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Implement and maintain the document processes, document control, record keeping system, and documents used by all departments that are required by the company Quality Management System to ensure full compliance with ISO-9001 and IATF-16949 standards. This includes reviewing, updating, approval, distribution and monitoring of all related documentation.

· Assist Quality Manager to schedule, coordinate, and conduct internal and external audits as required by the ISO-9001 and IATF-16949 standards, including training, record keeping and maintaining up to date certification documentation of internal auditors. Keep records of internal and external audits.

· Manage all record keeping of the Corrective/Preventive Actions process including documentation related to closure actions of CAPAs in response to internal and external audit findings, customer issues, and overall system weaknesses.

· Provide support to Plant Manager with ensuring compliance by departments to the documented procedures and training of a site.   

· Manage and maintain all calibrated equipment to ensure they are operating correctly and get re-certified on time per SOP-QLTY-007 (Calibration and Gage Management) procedure.

· Manage and lead all 3D scanning projects as needed. 

· Provide 3D scanning training to develop additional resources for this activity.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education:

· Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or   related field.

Experience:

· Minimum of 3-5 years’   experience with manufacturing quality systems, GD&T, ISO 9001 and/or   IATF16949 preferred.

· 3 years’ experience   in calibration of equipment in the quality department in manufacturing   companies, automotive industry preferred. 

Certificates,   Licenses, Registrations:

N/A

Computer   Skills:

· Intermediate to   advanced proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and   in the use of e-mail, web browser applications. Experience with 3D scanning   software (Polyworks) desired.

Mathematical   Abilities:

· Intermediate-advanced   math skills. 

Analytical   or Reasoning Abilities:

· Strong �� analytical, planning skills and critical thinking ability required with   orientation for continuous improvement.

· Ability to understand   and follow written technical procedures/instructions. 

· Ability to effectively   prepare business and technical documentation such as procedures, reports,   presentations, etc. 

Communication   Skills: (Writing, Foreign Language, Reasoning)

· Ability to read,   write and speak English.

· Highly effective,   articulate communication skills (verbal & written) with strong   interpersonal effectiveness and the ability to work with all levels in the   organization and across cultures.

· Bilingual English-Spanish   preferred.

Other   Skills (Technical, or Other special knowledge and abilities)

· Ability to   effectively organize and prioritize work. 

· Strong attention to   detail and ability to effectively manage a variety of projects and tasks.

· Take initiative,   approach others in a positive and constructive manner, and work well   independently to achieve results.

Physical Requirements:

· About 50% of the time will be spent doing desk related work on a computer and working with basic office equipment (PC, fax and printer, phones) while the remaining time will be spent on the production floor completing work related to the position.

· Must be able to lift 25 pounds individually and team lift 50 pounds. 

· Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures without endangering the health or safety of self or others. Must we