Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Support, maintain, and continuously improve the company's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with all applicable certifications and standards. 2. Maintain existing accreditations and support implementation of new certifications as required. 3. Lead and support internal, external, and third-party audits, ensuring audit readiness and effective closure of findings. 4. Maintain and control quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and records. 5. Lead process improvement initiatives focused on reducing variation, improving process capability, and eliminating waste. 6. Apply quality tools including root cause analysis, SPC, MSA, and capability studies to drive measurable improvements. 7. Develop, implement, and sustain control plans and corrective actions to prevent recurrence of issues. 8. Work closely with production to resolve day-to-day internal quality issues and improve manufacturing processes. 9. Investigate scrap, rework, and non-conforming product; lead containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation. 10. Support casting process improvements related to materials, methods, and product consistency. 11. Own and drive supplier quality performance, including supplier evaluations, corrective actions, development activities, and ongoing performance monitoring. 12. Work directly with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive long-term improvements in quality and delivery performance. 13. Analyze quality data and trends to identify systemic issues and proactively drive improvements. 14. Support new product introductions and process changes to ensure quality requirements are met and risks are mitigated. 15. Act as a primary internal quality leader, independently managing priorities, driving initiatives, and ensuring accountability across departments. 16. Work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Leadership to improve processes, systems, and product outcomes. 17. Serve as a secondary point of contact for customer quality matters as needed, supporting issue resolution and technical discussions. 18. Maintain accurate records and ensure readiness for all quality system audits PRECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Pre-employment physical 2. Respiratory test QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
19. High School diploma or GED. 20. Technical school training in quality and/or related courses. 21. Experience in Quality required, including experience with ISO 9000 and IATF 16949. 22.
Experience in programming CMM (PC-DMIS) preferred. 23. Experience in Romer Arm inspecting preferred. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
1. High School diploma or GED. 2. Technical school training in quality and/or related courses. 3. Experience in Quality required, including experience with ISO 9000 and IATF 16949. 4.
Experience in programming CMM (PC-DMIS) preferred. 5. Experience in Romer Arm inspecting preferred. 1. Must have, or be able to gain, competency on various computer applications, including MS Office, PC-DMIS (CMM), Geomagic & Polyworks (Romer), Spectro software, Tensile tester software. 2. Must have, or be able to fain, competency in operating metallurgical testing equipment (spectrometer, tensile tester, etc.). Must be willing to learn and/or be trained on the following: Blueprint reading. Gage operation and maintenance. Casting design and processes. An integral part of the Quality function responsible for maintaining and improving product quality, manufacturing processes, and the Quality Management System. This position supports company growth by strengthening internal processes, maintaining existing certifications, supporting new accreditations, and working directly with customers and suppliers to ensure product integrity and satisfaction.
