ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - The following list encompasses the more important accountabilities of the position. It is not to be construed as an all encompassing list of duties and responsibilities.
1. Develops, maintains and updates the ISO/TS 16949 Quality System.
2. Monitors quality of purchased production materials, measuring instruments, in process production and finished parts. Advises appropriate personnel, through reports and personal contact, of quality problems and assists in their resolution.
3. Creates, maintains, and updates the Quality System, and manages the certification audits.
4. Creates, maintains, and updates set-up and change-over instructions.
5. Leads the Continuous Improvement Process.
6. Manages the gage control system and trains personnel in their correct use.
7. Analyzes customer returns and reports on non-conformities to the customer and internal organizations. Maintains close interface with customers including plant visitations to resolve quality issues.
8. Monitors the quarantine of defective materials and parts to avoid unauthorized use.
9. Demonstrates knowledge, understanding, and compliance with the requirements of Camshaft Machine Company's Quality System.
10. Assists with the training of operators and Quality Technicians in all aspects of process control, including the use of gauging and data collection devices.
11. Monitors the corrective and preventive action program including returned product test/analysis and makes appropriate written or oral response to the customer.
12. Supervises the control of inspection, measuring, and test equipment, research, new design, and ordering.
13. Interacts with other departments, customers, and suppliers regarding quality issues.
14. Maintains and monitors inspection records and reports.
15. Assists in initial sample preparation, inspection and approval process.
16. Participates actively in training and other programs as well as Production and staff meetings.
17. Coordinates inspection and statistical analysis activities with Production and Engineering.
18. Acts as project manager on special quality projects as assigned.
19. Complies with Company health/safety policy, procedures and rules; behaves in a safe and careful manner; and reports unsafe conditions and/or injuries.
