Summary
Develop and maintaining quality standards. Defining requirements for new products, monitoring production quality performance to identify opportunities for improvement, carrying out of the maintenance of quality files, procedures, and work instructions for proper adherence to the quality system.
Inspect product materials, mechanics systems. Verify product dimensions, color, texture and strength and locate imperfections. Verify that parts move correctly and test the proper fit of components, ensure the proper operation of equipment and machinery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Perform mechanical inspections, set quality assurance testing analysis, inspect the purchased product, truck components or systems
Implement, follow standardized Quality policies, work instructions and test procedures
Assist with training, ensure documentation is completed and test data is analyzed
Prepare, perform and document supplier test procedures
Conduct testing and/or audits and take appropriate actions to ensure goals are achieved
Implement, follow and maintain a comprehensive Quality Management System
Manage quality activity schedules, quality procedures and safety processes
Consistently demonstrate an understanding of quality processes
Support internal inspections
Interface with production teams and share information, such as quality issues
Maintain and comply with all regulatory compliances such as FRA, OSHA, EPA, and ISO etc.
Follow all company policies, procedures and safety rules
Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition
80% working in a manufacturing environment
20% office environment
Other duties as assigned
Travel
30% of some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Education and Requirements
Required
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or High School Diploma with at least Ten (10) years of hands on manufacturing or quality engineering experience.
Strong knowledge of mechanical defects and ability to inspect to given specification
5 to 10 years of hands on manufacturing experience
5 years locomotive,aerospace or heavy-duty trucking manufacturing experience
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
Strong knowledge of meteorology
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Strong documentation, planning and organizational skills
Strong Computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a strong knowledge of Quality Assurance
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
Knowledge of Solid Works (CAD)