Quality Lead Hand (Afternoon Shift)

Title: Quality Lead Hand (Afternoon Shift) Reports To : Quality Assurance Manager with dotted line to Quality Supervisor Job Responsibilities: Perform mechanical first off/final inspections Visual inspection of HPG customer products Follow strict inspection protocol in performing inspection Analyze data to ensure conformance of parts to design intent, dimensional requirements, blueprints and other specifications Communicate inspections results to other departments within the company Calibration of measuring equipment Final product packaging Provide training for new employees as required Disposition non-conforming material updating NCMR systems Develop timelines and ensure timely completion of all quality requirements Analysis of internal (trends, scrap, SPC, etc..)

and customer to drive actions focused on continuous improvement Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques Ensure timely completion of all quality requirements/documents Supervise employees. Apply your technical skills to keep quality tasks scheduled Ensure that all employees comply with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards Ensure the effectiveness of employees through assignment of duties and discipline Oversee staff to ensure work is being performed according to established standards Provide informal feedback and coaching to staff on an ongoing basis Ensure safe work practices are followed and that all staff under your direction are equipped with and properly use the required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Liaison with Customers during visits, builds, NPI activities, process/system audits Ensure great customer relations are developed and maintained Quality background to include CAPA problem solving and root cause analysis Clearly and consistently communicate customer Quality expectations to the Organization Perform APQP (FAI, PPAP, PFMEA, etc.)

Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed while having the ability to work seamlessly within a cross functional team environment Conviction to improve personally and support continuous improvement in the department and company as a whole Perform other tasks within the department as required.

Requirements

Experience in drawing interpretations and geometric dimensional tolerances. Understands drawing datum structure and manufacturing methods. Experience in part layout and inspection setup, use of sine bars etc. preferred. Experience in gauging methods, gauge selection, calibration, and gauge R and R’s preferred Ability to take precise measurements using specialized equipment and techniques.

Critical thinker, strong ability to use common sense and make decisions. Strong sense of accountability. Strong work ethic and positive team attitude Read operating and quality reports to understand technical and operational information about facilities, processes and equipment. Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret goals, objectives, and policies Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of all direct reports Ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goals Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations Afternoon Shift : 3:30pm -11:45pm