RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Conducts quality inspections, using statistical sampling plans, of specific parts and valves at specified stages in production process.
• Visual inspection of parts for surface appearance, defects in finish, burrs or flashing or other non-conforming visual problems.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Evaluates data and documents to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
• Develops data to be used for continuous improvement efforts and leads teams to implement improvements.
• Performs failure analysis of customer complaints and returns. Drives root cause and corrective action to prevent future occurrence concerns.
• Performs CI Inspections of finished product to ensure compliance to industry standards.
• Duties may also include responsibility for specific record keeping for the customer, pareto chart and trend chart analysis, 8D generation and management in a web based system, customer data input and direct communication using the customers web based supplier development system.
• All other duties as assigned or directed.

  EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Excellent communication skills are a must.
• Ability to read and write clearly is required.
• Advanced math skills are also required.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and use of measuring tools.
• Experience with QAD and MS Office. Previous experience with "Six Sigma", "Lean" and statistical techniques.
• Preferably Six Sigma Greenbelt certified.
• Requires a strong degree of independent judgment and initiative while working under direct supervision.
• Must be able to effectively work with all levels of the organization.
• Must also be able to lead teams in continuous improvement efforts.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

  *WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in office environment
• May occasionally be required to perform job duties outside the typical office setting.