Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following end results)
Perform 1st Piece, KPC, DTS, Torque Checks, Harmony Reviews and Inspection Activities per the Control Plan and BOS. Document, communicate and coordinate the reaction to out of control conditions.
Collect and maintain evidence in support of critical customer requirements (i.e. SCAFF, Dimension, and gage checks).
Ensure Plant Floor documentation is accurate, organized, posted, and current. Monitor changes and assist with training to current level of controlled documents per the Business Operating System.
Support APQP activities including PPAP, Trial Runs, and Engineering changes.
Perform capability studies
Perform R&R studies
Perform Inspection activities as needed.
Verify material is properly identified
Provide and communicate breakpoint
Ensure all nonconforming material is properly identified, contained and dispositional per the Control Plan and BOS.
Identify and communicate nonconformance internally and between shifts
Establish and document containment- support as needed in sort, rework and inspection activities
Initiate, post and monitor effectiveness of Quality Alert
Issue DMN for supplier related issues
Provide and communicate breakpoint
Support problem solving activity
Escalate out of specification conditions per Control Plan requirements
Ensure area of responsibility, equipment, inspection fixtures and documentation is organized, clean and in good working order and communicate any out of order conditions.
Document all activities as required.
Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.
Limits of Authority
Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.
Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.
Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.
Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.
Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required
High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree and ASQ Certified preferred.
At least 1 year in automotive manufacturing environment.
Excellent written, mathematical, interpersonal and analytical skill.
Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, Power Point, and data entry.
Working knowledge of statistics.
Posse’s color and / or appearance testing capabilities to perform product inspection.
Basic working knowledge with calipers, micrometers, gage block and check fixtures.
Able to maintain confidentiality on products, services and processes.
Internal Training (Minimum Requirements)
Dakkota Orientation
Dakkota Vision and Culture
Departmental Training
Process 12 – Preventive, Corrective and Nonconformance Management
Process 16 – Quality and Inspection Management
Process 07 – Engineering Change
Mc Beth Color Booth
Critical Customer Inspection Requirements
Color Testing
Gage Operation Instructions
Company Training
BOS Overview
Information Technology
Outlook
Trans4M Overview
Purchase Requisitions
Quality Mission Statement
Expense Reporting
Travel Management System
Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements
Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.
Risks Associated with Job Function
None