Interpret product drawings and technical standards in order to develop and implement quality controls and product check methods.

• Responsible for product quality conditions.
• Work closely with manufacturing floor side activities.
• Utilize preventative quality techniques to improve product quality, reduce in-line defects, and reduce scrap.
• Develop, review and maintain FMEA’s, Control Plans, and Quality Check Sheets.
• Lead corrective action activities from beginning to end with cross functional groups.
• Complete quantitative reports on quality issues and effectively communicate to management.
• Lead inspection activities with inspectors and technicians.
• Effectively use gauges and measuring equipment (CMM preferred) to verify product.
• Analyze data to assist with Kaizen activities – 1st pass yield, scrap reduction, process improvements, ppm reduction, productivity improvements, capability improvements.
• Create APQP documents and help set up processes for new products
• Perform other duties as assigned in order to ensure achievement of section, department, or company plan

Skills & Abilities Required

• Ability to interpret product drawings (GD & T) and technical standards.
• Ability to make formal presentations.
• Proficiency in SQL, with Data Analytical Skills, integrating IoT initiatives.
• Good problem solving skills utilizing corrective action disciplines.
• Knowledge of APQP, SPC Charts, FMEA, Control Plans, Check Sheets, Capability Reports.
• Six Sigma Experience is preferred.
• Good understanding of Microsoft software packages.
• Ability to work within and lead a team.
• Ability to interpret CMM reports.
• CMM operation and/or programming experience are a plus.

· Minimum Level of Preparation & Training Required

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required with 5 or more years of relevant quality experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree or an Associate degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Experience as a Direct Customer Contact with Major OEM’s, interfacing through Customer/Supplier portals particularly a working knowledge of the Toyota Supplier Portal and Systems (highly preferred).