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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a member of the Trojan Quality Team, this is intended to be an entry level position with responsibilities of: coordinating and implementing effective processes, product, and component control plans. Utilizing basic 6 Sigma tools such as: Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), Process Mapping, Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other basic statistical techniques to analyze, understand, and reduce process variation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned including the following.
Responsible for development and implementation of product and process quality plans based on sound quality 6 Sigma principals, including control plans, procedures, inspection plans, and other quality documentation.
Use total quality management (TQM) tools and approaches to other company departments for analytical and reporting processes within respective department.
Conduct quality audits to ensure continuous control over materials/products/ processes, as well as conformance to business processes affecting quality.
Drive, lead, and mentor process improvement activities, along with participation on teams.
Customer Complaint Process; Trend analysis, Monthly Reports, corrective actions
Develop and conduct required quality training programs to key personnel.
Implement and follow quality system standards, policies, and procedures.
Support engineering efforts of analytical laboratory equipment and assist in the development and validation of manufacturing equipment, and processes.
Work with a Sr. Quality Engineer driving process improvement and developing problem solving plans thru Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma principals
Development and review of Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) plans
Development and implementation of sampling plans for production, qualification, and validation of products/processes with Sr. Quality Engineering over-sight
Performs Quality audits to critical components and finished product
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to interpret drawings and first article inspection results
Highly motivated self-starter
Must be outgoing in personality with strong relationship skills for customers, colleagues and senior management personnel
Must be able to work with minimum supervision
High standard of business and personal ethics
Must be very comfortable with Microsoft Office Applications; MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, Access or equivalent, Minitab and MRP/ERP systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of Associate Degree in technical discipline or a science discipline and/or minimum of 2-5 years related experience. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Basic 6 Sigma Skills (Greenbelt or willing to be certified within a year)
General understanding of Lean Principals
General understanding with Cost of Quality (COQ) principals (Scrap/rework/repair)
General understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)
Sampling Schemes (AQL, Special, Skip Lot)
Battery Technology a plus
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Proficient in English
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
(Preferred) Certified Quality Engineer (ASQCQE) or willing to be certified.
(Preferred) 6 Sigma Green Belt or willing to be certified within one year
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Must be able to lift 25lbs.
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
Must have finger dexterity for typing/using a keyboard
Must be able to drive to different Company…