Responsibilities

Tests and inspects products at various stages of the production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties:

• Interprets engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or work instructions and, if necessary, confers with Management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.  Selects products at specified stages in production process to inspect and test products for variety of requirements such as dimensions, performance, mechanical or electrical characteristics, labeling information and cosmetic specifications.


• Evaluates and records data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.  Evaluates customer returns for cause analysis and corrective actions.


• Logs nonconforming material information and develops Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMs) for Material Review Board (MRB) meetings.


• Sets up and performs tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance or material characteristics for incoming, in-process and final quality control inspections.


• Enters data into a computer for statistical analysis.


• Performs calibration checks on test and measuring equipment.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.


• The ability to convert metric to English systems of measurement.


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Must strive to follow the departments definition of Teamwork:

• Teamwork is the joining of all efforts to accomplish a goal or task. Joint action by a group of people in which individual interests are subordinated to group unity and efficiency; coordinated effort. This can be achieved through the following actions:


• Participate openly and honestly


• Share opinions


• Take responsibility for improving processes and systems


• Perform duties in a way that makes it easier for others to perform theirs


• Keep your word


• Work with coworkers to address complaints and frustrations and solve problems


• Maintain a positive working relationship with coworkers


• Demonstrate a willingness to accept assignments in a positive manner


• Trust what others say and do (honest open communication without hidden agenda)


• Show an appreciation for diversity among team members. No bad mouthing and no running down others ideas


• Act - to learn, experiment, and adapt to new things


• Mutual Respect - appreciate others, don't seek rewards for the act of others


• Must be flexible, adaptable and able to work with others


• Exhibit creative thinking when solving problems or accomplishing tasks


• Show a commitment to quality


• Practice taking direction and responding appropriately to negative feedback


• Empower other team members - share information, knowledge, ideas


• Take the initiative (take charge, lead the way)


• Show leadership by both assuming the directive role and giving that role to others


• Be properly assertive in explaining personal convictions honestly, with sincerity and respect


• Perform structuring and process planning by organizing the various parts of a problem or task, sequencing them, and determining who will be responsible for them


• Create and revise team goals by shifting from one objective to another, depending on circumstances


• Integrate or synthesize multiple tasks into a coherent whole


• Be flexible in team roles using active listening, questioning, and directive behaviors


• Resolve conflict among team members and give negative feedback in a constructive manner- Build team cohesiveness by helping to create a feeling of unity within the team